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# Domenico Cantatore (1906–1998)

## What is Domenico Cantatore’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Domenico Cantatore at 11 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,118 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,093–$3,995, n=6). The auction record is $13,404 for Il fuoco (Donna alla fornace) (2025, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Il fuoco (Donna alla fornace), 1949 | Olio su tela | $13,404 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Odalisque | Oil Painting | $10,458 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 3 | Seated Figure, 1941 | OIL ON CANVAS | $8,878 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Odalisque Number Two | OIL ON CANVAS | $6,902 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Odalisque under the sky | Oil Painting | $5,835 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 6 | Woman and child | Oil Painting | $5,229 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 7 | Men from the south | Oil on masonite | $4,863 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 8 | Donna sulla poltrona rossa, 1959 | Oil on Masonite | $4,422 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1957 | Oil Painting | $4,357 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 10 | Senza titolo (acrilico su tela) | Acrilico su tela | $3,935 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $2,365 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $2,712 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $977 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Domenico Cantatore is an Italian artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,310. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Domenico Cantatore sold in 2026 for $4,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Domenico Cantatore work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Domenico Cantatore work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico Cantatore work is $1,310.

The median Domenico Cantatore painting sells for $2,371 across 42 lots.

The median Domenico Cantatore print sells for $136 across 10 lots.

The median Domenico Cantatore work on paper sells for $552 across 10 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 | 18 | $136 | $149 | 55.6% | 2025-05-29 |
| Paintings | 60 | $2,371 | $13,404 | 70% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $552‡ | $3,113‡ | 58.8% | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,458 | $13,404 | — | 2025-12-04 |

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

Domenico Cantatore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $136 with 55.6% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $2,371, record $13,404. A typical Domenico Cantatore painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,458.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $713–$2,731 | $1,133 | $10,458 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,617–$4,753 | $3,175 | $13,404 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $509–$575 | $534 | $1,189 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,404 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $10,458 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,113‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,189 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $149 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $122 |

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

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 Domenico Cantatore worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico Cantatore work is $1,310. The median Domenico Cantatore painting sells for $2,371 across 42 lots. The median Domenico Cantatore print sells for $136 across 10 lots. The median Domenico Cantatore work on paper sells for $552 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Domenico Cantatore painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Cantatore painting is $2,371.

### What is Domenico Cantatore's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Cantatore painting is $13,404.

### What is the average price of a Domenico Cantatore print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Cantatore print is $136.

### What is Domenico Cantatore's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Cantatore print is $149.

### What is the average price of a Domenico Cantatore work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Cantatore work on paper is $552. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Domenico Cantatore's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Cantatore work on paper is $3,113. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Domenico Cantatore painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Domenico Cantatore painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Domenico Cantatore painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Domenico Cantatore painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Domenico Cantatore's auction record?

Domenico Cantatore's auction record is $13,404, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.