Carla Cerati (1926–2016)
What is Carla Cerati’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Carla Cerati at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $977 including buyer’s premium (middle half $792–$1,194, n=7). The auction record is $2,358 for Nudo (2015, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nudo | Photo | $2,358 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Senza titolo (nudo), 1972 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,248 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Forma di donna, 1974 | Gelatin silver print | $1,611 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Forma di donna, 1972 | Gelatin silver print | $1,611 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Nudo di donna, 1972 | Gelatin silver print | $1,483 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Morire di classe, Manicomio di Parma, 1969 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,411 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Forma di Donna, 1972 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,336 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Gorizia, Ospedale psichiatrico, 1969 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,052 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Morire di classe, Manicomio di Parma, 1969 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $977 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Manicomio di Firenze, 1969 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $902 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 16 | $1,015 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $940 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Carla Cerati is an artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $977.
A work by Carla Cerati sold in 2025 for $1,052, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carla Cerati on OpeningBid →What is a Carla Cerati work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carla Cerati work is $977.
The median Carla Cerati photograph sells for $1,015 across 17 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 20 | $1,015 | $2,358 | 85% | 2026-05-20 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $650–$1,447 | $977 | $2,248 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $2,358 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,248 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carla Cerati worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carla Cerati work is $977. The median Carla Cerati photograph sells for $1,015 across 17 lots.
What is the average price of a Carla Cerati photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carla Cerati photograph is $1,015.
What is Carla Cerati's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carla Cerati photograph is $2,358.
What is the average price of a small Carla Cerati photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carla Cerati photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Carla Cerati's auction record?
Carla Cerati's auction record is $2,358, set in 2015.
See the full Carla Cerati record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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