Cesare Lapini (1848–1937)
What is Cesare Lapini’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Cesare Lapini at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,919 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,063–$20,552, n=8). The auction record is $300,000 for Cupid and Psyche (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupid and Psyche, 1890 | Marble | $300,000 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Romeo and Juliet, 1900 | Marble | $137,500 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Psyche, 1848 | Marble | $100,000 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | L'Amour Captif (Cupid held captive) | White marble | $66,257 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Nymph Sipping from a Shell | White marble on a carved red marble pedestal | $51,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 6 | Volere e potere | White marble, on veined green marble columns | $45,102 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Psiche, 1887 | Marble | $38,400 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Fior del pensiero (a nude with flowers) | White marble | $38,347 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | The Callipygian Venus, 1848 | Marble | $37,500 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Psyche | White marble | $36,441 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 54 | $13,907 |
| Other | 5 | $6,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $35,280 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $10,755 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Cesare Lapini is an Italian artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $11,472. 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 Cesare Lapini sold in 2026 for $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Lapini work is $11,472.
The median Cesare Lapini sculpture sells for $11,340 across 65 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cesare Lapini sculptures typically sell for $4,377–$13,926 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 72 | $11,340†‡ | $300,000 | 90.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $118,750 | $300,000 | — | 2021-10-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $4,377–$13,926†‡ | $9,075†‡ | $100,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $25,120–$87,500 | $35,280 | $300,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $300,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $137,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cesare Lapini worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Lapini work is $11,472. The median Cesare Lapini sculpture sells for $11,340 across 65 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cesare Lapini sculptures typically sell for $4,377–$13,926 (the middle half of 41 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 Cesare Lapini sculpture?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cesare Lapini sculpture is $11,340. 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 Cesare Lapini's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cesare Lapini sculpture is $300,000.
What is the average price of a medium Cesare Lapini sculpture?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cesare Lapini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Cesare Lapini's auction record?
Cesare Lapini's auction record is $300,000, set in 2021.
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