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# Domenico de Bernardi (1892–1963)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Domenico de Bernardi at 7 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,626 including buyer’s premium (middle half $600–$1,863, n=13). The auction record is $33,157 for mattino d'inverno (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mattino d'inverno | — | $33,157 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | mattino a besozzo | — | $21,303 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Cartiera | Olio su compensato | $18,717 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Lago di Varese a Gavirate | Olio su compensato | $14,616 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Tristezza | Olio su tela | $12,723 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | Dintorni di Besozzo, 1930 | Olio su tela | $11,467 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | La Piazzetta San Marco | Olio su cartone pressato | $10,906 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 8 | Il Mottarone | Olio su compensato | $9,997 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | Fuori Milano d'inverno, 1892 | Painting | $7,584 | Bonhams | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Brebbia | Olio su tavola | $7,271 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,863 |
| Other | 8 | $1,720 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $8,790 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,186 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Domenico de Bernardi is an Italian artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,720. 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 Domenico de Bernardi sold in 2025 for $11,467, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Domenico de Bernardi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Domenico de Bernardi work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico de Bernardi work is $1,720.

The median Domenico de Bernardi painting sells for $1,740 across 22 lots.

The median Domenico de Bernardi work on paper sells for $584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $1,740† | $18,716 | 95.7% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $584 | $2,724 | 75% | 2025-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $973–$1,865† | $1,414† | $10,906 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,187–$12,409 | $10,732 | $18,716 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $18,716 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $12,723 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,724 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $584 |

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 de Bernardi worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico de Bernardi work is $1,720. The median Domenico de Bernardi painting sells for $1,740 across 22 lots. The median Domenico de Bernardi work on paper sells for $584 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 Domenico de Bernardi painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico de Bernardi painting is $1,740. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Domenico de Bernardi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico de Bernardi painting is $18,716.

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Domenico de Bernardi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Domenico de Bernardi's auction record?

Domenico de Bernardi's auction record is $33,157, set in 2007.

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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, “Domenico de Bernardi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/domenico-de-bernardi (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.