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# Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| 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 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,035 results from 45 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlo Scarpa is an Italian artist with 1,476 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 $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Carlo Scarpa works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Carlo Scarpa work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlo Scarpa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-scarpa (updated 2026-11-03).

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.