Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978)
What is Carlo Scarpa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,035 auction results for Carlo Scarpa at 45 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,099 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,441–$20,315, n=186). The auction record is $488,628 for Pair of vitrines (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of vitrines, circa 1963 | Glass | $488,628 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Vitrine - Commande spéciale, 1957 | Verre, bois, laiton, métal et textile Modèle créé vers 1957 Date de production : 1962 | $486,577 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | A vitrine on stand, 1955 | Glass | $326,123 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Rare chevalet – Circa 1950, 1950 | Structure en acajou, acier et laiton | $287,635 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 5 | An easel, 1955 | Cartridge brass | $245,821 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | AN IMPORTANT 'MURRINE' DISH, circa 1940 | Produced by Venini, fused glass, with original cardboard presentation box | $235,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | Rare ceiling light, model no. 208 | Copper | $220,437 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | A RARE AND EXPERIMENTAL 'PENNELLATE' VASE, circa 1942 | Produced by Venini, variant of model 3952, lightly iridescent hand-blown glass | $199,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | An Easel, 1950 | Cartridge brass | $197,249 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | AN EASEL, 1955 | Walnut, ebonized wood and brass | $187,500 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 804 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 11 | $6,875 |
| Sculpture | 31 | $5,406 |
| Prints | 9 | $3,031 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,914 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 144 | $12,469 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 126 | $8,431 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 575 | $7,560 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,035 results from 45 houses · How we compute these figures
Carlo Scarpa is an Italian artist with 1,475 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $6,253. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carlo Scarpa sold in 2026 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,028 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Scarpa work is $6,253.
The median Carlo Scarpa sculpture sells for $10,743 across 37 lots.
The median Carlo Scarpa work on paper sells for $2,402 across 32 lots.
The median Carlo Scarpa print sells for $892 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $892 | $1,614 | 66.7% | 2024-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $2,402 | $58,573 | 84.2% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $10,743 | $488,628 | 90.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,877 | $3,883 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $105,190 | $488,628 | — | 2026-07-02 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $812–$5,623 | $2,962 | $13,110 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $675–$1,663 | $992 | $3,433 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,982–$32,366 | $19,861 | $58,573 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,185–$32,347 | $6,099 | $40,255 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,375–$36,634 | $9,000 | $134,835 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,522–$147,730 | $10,743 | $488,628 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $488,628 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $326,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $58,573 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $32,366 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,883 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,871 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,614 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $171 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlo Scarpa worth?
Across 1,028 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Scarpa work is $6,253. The median Carlo Scarpa sculpture sells for $10,743 across 37 lots. The median Carlo Scarpa work on paper sells for $2,402 across 32 lots. The median Carlo Scarpa print sells for $892 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carlo Scarpa sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Scarpa sculpture is $10,743.
What is Carlo Scarpa's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Scarpa sculpture is $488,628.
What is the average price of a Carlo Scarpa work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Scarpa work on paper is $2,402.
What is Carlo Scarpa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Scarpa work on paper is $58,573.
What is the average price of a large Carlo Scarpa sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Carlo Scarpa sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Carlo Scarpa sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Scarpa sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Carlo Scarpa's auction record?
Carlo Scarpa's auction record is $488,628, set in 2021.
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