Dino Buzzati (1906–1972)
What is Dino Buzzati’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Dino Buzzati at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,238 including buyer’s premium (middle half $374–$2,973, n=19). The auction record is $49,867 for Il Babau (2022, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Il Babau, 1967 | Acriilici su tela | $49,867 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 2 | The Babau, 1967 | Acrylics on canvas | $39,995 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 3 | Uomo in una notte di neve, 1926 | Tempera on paper | $22,886 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | L’Harem, 1958 | China ink on cardboard | $11,358 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Un caso edilizio, 1965 | Tecnica mista su carta | $11,335 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 6 | La Gatta, 1963 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,887 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Topless, 1966 | Olio su tela | $9,366 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | La storia della povera casellante, 1960 | Tecnica mista su carta | $9,346 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 9 | A building case, 1965 | Mixed media on paper | $8,946 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 10 | Ex voto, L'orso inseguitore, 1970 | Mixed media on canvas | $8,525 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $8,946 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $5,822 |
| Prints | 10 | $947 |
| Other | 16 | $632 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $7,630 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,973 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Dino Buzzati is an Italian artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,112. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dino Buzzati is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,380; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dino Buzzati work is $2,112.
The median Dino Buzzati print sells for $751 across 13 lots.
The median Dino Buzzati work on paper sells for $5,822 across 8 lots.
The median Dino Buzzati painting sells for $9,366 across 9 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $751 | $1,347 | 81.3% | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 11 | $9,366 | $49,867 | 81.8% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $5,822 | $11,358 | 61.5% | 2025-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $39,995 | $49,867 | — | 2022-05-19 |
Dino Buzzati's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $751 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $9,366, record $49,867. A typical Dino Buzzati painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $39,995.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $700–$1,023 | $783 | $1,242 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,223–$16,386 | $9,366 | $49,867 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $49,867 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $39,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,358 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,946 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,347 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,242 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dino Buzzati worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dino Buzzati work is $2,112. The median Dino Buzzati print sells for $751 across 13 lots. The median Dino Buzzati work on paper sells for $5,822 across 8 lots. The median Dino Buzzati painting sells for $9,366 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Dino Buzzati print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dino Buzzati print is $751.
What is Dino Buzzati's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dino Buzzati print is $1,347.
What is the average price of a Dino Buzzati work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dino Buzzati work on paper is $5,822.
What is Dino Buzzati's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dino Buzzati work on paper is $11,358.
What is the average price of a Dino Buzzati painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dino Buzzati painting is $9,366.
What is Dino Buzzati's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dino Buzzati painting is $49,867.
What is Dino Buzzati's auction record?
Dino Buzzati's auction record is $49,867, set in 2022.
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