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# Carmelo Cappello (1912–1996)

## What is Carmelo Cappello’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Carmelo Cappello at 11 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,791 including buyer’s premium (middle half $138–$6,971, n=14). The auction record is $23,584 for Traiettorie dal piano allo spazio II (2022, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traiettorie dal piano allo spazio II, 1967 | Bronzo dorato e solfato nero | $23,584 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 2 | Traiettorie dal piano allo spazio II, 1967 | Bronze | $23,584 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 3 | Involuzione del cerchio, 1962 | Acciaio | $21,764 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 4 | Involuzione del cerchio | Steel | $21,764 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 5 | Ovali intersecanti, 1984 | Stainless steel on a plexiglass base | $18,181 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Ritmo di curve, 1964 | Bronzo anodizzato | $16,469 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Scie concentriche, 1969 | Marmo bianco | $16,146 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (olio su tela), 1972 | Olio su tela | $13,417 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Rotatorio ovale, 1985 | Polished steel on plexiglass base | $12,492 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 10 | Forma dinamica circolare, 1969 | Marble | $12,140 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 28 | $4,711 |
| Other | 6 | $124 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $12,492 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,395 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,099 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carmelo Cappello is an Italian artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,049. 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 Carmelo Cappello sold in 2026 for $16,146, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Carmelo Cappello works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Carmelo Cappello work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carmelo Cappello work is $4,049.

The median Carmelo Cappello sculpture sells for $4,127 across 26 lots.

The median Carmelo Cappello print sells for $102 across 6 lots.

The median Carmelo Cappello work on paper sells for $423 across 1 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 | 7 | $102 | $145 | 85.7% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | $13,417 | $13,417 | — | 2022-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $423 | $423 | 50% | 2025-07-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $4,127‡ | $23,584 | 83.9% | 2026-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,674 | $23,584 | — | 2024-05-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Carmelo Cappello's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $102 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $13,417, record $13,417. A typical Carmelo Cappello painting sells for around 132× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $22,674.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $68–$136 | $102 | $145 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,086–$2,733‡ | $1,124‡ | $4,205 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,574–$14,143 | $6,962 | $18,181 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,957–$17,128 | $7,365 | $23,584 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $23,584 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $21,764 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $13,417 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $423 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $145 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $136 |

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 Carmelo Cappello worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carmelo Cappello work is $4,049. The median Carmelo Cappello sculpture sells for $4,127 across 26 lots. The median Carmelo Cappello print sells for $102 across 6 lots. The median Carmelo Cappello work on paper sells for $423 across 1 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 Carmelo Cappello sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carmelo Cappello sculpture is $4,127. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carmelo Cappello's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carmelo Cappello sculpture is $23,584.

### What is the average price of a medium Carmelo Cappello sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carmelo Cappello sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Carmelo Cappello's auction record?

Carmelo Cappello's auction record is $23,584, set in 2022.

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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, “Carmelo Cappello auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carmelo-cappello (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.