Carol Rama (1918–2015)
What is Carol Rama’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Carol Rama at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,893–$4,989, n=11). The auction record is $243,585 for Mucca Pazza (Mad Cow) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mucca Pazza (Mad Cow), 1999 | Leather | $243,585 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (tissue paper), 1977 | Tissue paper, tyre, pastel, tempera, cotton thread and metal hook on capote canvas | $227,235 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Presagi di Birnam (Birnam’s Premonition), 1994 | Tyre and iron on canvas and iron | $226,681 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Bricolage, 1967 | Mixed media | $225,644 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Pornografia due, 1965 | Mixed media | $195,508 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (ink, glass eyes and vinyl glue on canvas), 1967 | Ink, glass eyes and vinyl glue on canvas | $88,900 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Spazio anche più che tempo, 1971 | Painting | $87,676 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 8 | La guerra è astratta, 1970 | Inner tube, copper wire and bichromatic canvas, in artist's frame | $87,500 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (spray paint, enamel, ink and cigarette holders on card laid on board), 1968 | Spray paint, enamel, ink and cigarette holders on card laid on board | $81,721 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Bricolage, 1967 | Glass eyes, ink and pigment on card | $78,028 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $37,800 |
| Other | 18 | $19,375 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $10,262 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $121,743 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $35,280 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $7,590 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Carol Rama is an Italian artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $10,644. 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 Carol Rama sold in 2023 for $88,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Rama work is $10,644.
The median Carol Rama work on paper sells for $7,806 across 33 lots.
The median Carol Rama painting sells for $31,068 across 10 lots.
The median Carol Rama print sells for $1,577 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carol Rama work on papers typically sell for $3,571–$8,161 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 5 | $1,577‡ | $57,205 | 80% | 2026-05-31 |
| Paintings | 14 | $31,068 | $88,900 | 71.4% | 2023-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $7,806† | $227,235 | 86.8% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $243,585 | $243,585 | — | 2018-03-06 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $226,681 | $243,585 | — | 2020-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carol Rama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,577 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $31,068, record $88,900. A typical Carol Rama painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $226,681.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $27,702–$77,620 | $42,889 | $87,676 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,571–$8,161† | $6,777† | $19,044 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,802–$34,516 | $16,250 | $81,721 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $243,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $227,235 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $88,900 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $87,676 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $81,721 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $57,205 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,649 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carol Rama worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Rama work is $10,644. The median Carol Rama work on paper sells for $7,806 across 33 lots. The median Carol Rama painting sells for $31,068 across 10 lots. The median Carol Rama print sells for $1,577 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carol Rama work on papers typically sell for $3,571–$8,161 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Carol Rama work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carol Rama work on paper is $7,806. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carol Rama's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carol Rama work on paper is $227,235.
What is the average price of a Carol Rama painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carol Rama painting is $31,068.
What is Carol Rama's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carol Rama painting is $88,900.
What is the average price of a small Carol Rama work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carol Rama work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,777, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carol Rama's auction record?
Carol Rama's auction record is $243,585, set in 2018.
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