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# Carlo Quaglia (1903–1970)

## What is Carlo Quaglia’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Carlo Quaglia at 6 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $529 including buyer’s premium (middle half $442–$798, n=6). The auction record is $3,242 for Dal Tevere (1996, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dal Tevere, 1968 | Oil Painting | $3,242 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 2 | Roman landscape | Oil Painting | $2,907 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1996 |
| 3 | View of the Villa Medici | Board Oil Painting | $2,652 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |
| 4 | Intonaco a Villa Borghese, 1966 | Oil Painting | $2,643 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1996 |
| 5 | View of the Roman Forum | Oil Painting | $2,198 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| 6 | Via Giulia, 1968 | Olio su masonite | $1,828 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Carlo Quaglia (Terni 1903 - Roma 1970) | Oil on cardboard | $1,420 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | Bozzetto della Consulta | Olio su tela | $1,380 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Flori (Iris) | Oil on board | $1,290 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2024 |
| 10 | Panorama romano | Oil on masonite | $1,238 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $858 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,238 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $674 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlo Quaglia is an Italian artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $778. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carlo Quaglia sold in 2026 for $864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlo Quaglia work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Quaglia work is $778.

The median Carlo Quaglia painting sells for $864 across 42 lots.

The median Carlo Quaglia print sells for $70 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $70 | $140 | 50% | 2024-05-16 |
| Paintings | 63 | $864† | $3,242 | 66.7% | 2026-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Carlo Quaglia's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $70 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $864, record $3,242. A typical Carlo Quaglia painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $602–$890 | $741 | $1,420 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $756–$2,309† | $1,264† | $3,242 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $3,242 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $2,907 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $140 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carlo Quaglia worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Quaglia work is $778. The median Carlo Quaglia painting sells for $864 across 42 lots. The median Carlo Quaglia print sells for $70 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Carlo Quaglia painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Quaglia painting is $864. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carlo Quaglia's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Quaglia painting is $3,242.

### What is the average price of a medium Carlo Quaglia painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Quaglia painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Carlo Quaglia painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlo Quaglia painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Carlo Quaglia's auction record?

Carlo Quaglia's auction record is $3,242, set in 1996.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlo Quaglia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-quaglia (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.