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# Claudio Cintoli (1935–1978)

## What is Claudio Cintoli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Claudio Cintoli at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $268 including buyer’s premium (middle half $229–$703, n=10). The auction record is $11,711 for Uovo asfalto (2016, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uovo asfalto, 1973-75 | — | $11,711 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Uovo mummificato (Peso morto), 1970 | Wood, fabric, sand and vinavil | $7,313 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Piatto numero 1, 1964 | Terracotta e tecnica mista | $3,371 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Composizione, 1959 | Tecnica mista su cartone | $2,821 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Progetto per i cucchiai del firmamento, 1967 | Tecnica mista e collage su cartoncino | $2,272 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Cordintorno, 1962 | Tecnica mista con corde, legno dipinto e metalli | $2,266 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Studio selezione colore per testa Fauves - Omaggio a Kirchner n°1, 1966 | Enamel on canvas | $1,988 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | Apriti sesamo, 1970 | Mixed media and collage on paper | $1,980 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Senza titolo (inchiostro su carta), 1956 | Ink on paper | $1,950 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Volto | Tempera su carta | $1,484 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 23 | $964 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,019 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $933 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Claudio Cintoli is an Italian artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $870. 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 Claudio Cintoli sold in 2025 for $2,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Claudio Cintoli work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claudio Cintoli work is $870.

The median Claudio Cintoli work on paper sells for $1,269 across 16 lots.

The median Claudio Cintoli painting sells for $2,127 across 4 lots.

The median Claudio Cintoli sculpture sells for $869 across 3 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 | $446 | $466 | 66.7% | 2021-06-16 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,127 | $2,266 | 50% | 2025-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,269† | $2,272 | 59.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $869† | $7,313 | 60% | 2026-07-08 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,702† | $11,711 | — | 2020-12-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Claudio Cintoli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $446 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,127, record $2,266. A typical Claudio Cintoli painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,702.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $679–$1,484† | $833† | $2,272 |

† 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 | 2020 | $7,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,272 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,266 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,980 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $869 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $466 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $426 |

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 Claudio Cintoli worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claudio Cintoli work is $870. The median Claudio Cintoli work on paper sells for $1,269 across 16 lots. The median Claudio Cintoli painting sells for $2,127 across 4 lots. The median Claudio Cintoli sculpture sells for $869 across 3 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 Claudio Cintoli work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claudio Cintoli work on paper is $1,269. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Claudio Cintoli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claudio Cintoli work on paper is $2,272.

### What is Claudio Cintoli's auction record?

Claudio Cintoli's auction record is $11,711, set in 2016.

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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, “Claudio Cintoli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/claudio-cintoli (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.