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# Domenico Morelli (1826–1901)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Domenico Morelli at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,187–$7,435, n=5). The auction record is $8,750 for A seated moor with a sword (recto); A nude woman (verso) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A seated moor with a sword (recto); A nude woman (verso), 1826 | Red chalk | $8,750 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 2 | Portrait of a young man with a moustache and hat | Oil on canvas | $7,987 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 3 | Figura seduta, 1875 | Olio su tela | $7,913 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Portrait of a young woman | Oil on canvas | $7,435 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 5 | Sei studi di figura | Tutti olio su tavola | $7,001 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Portrait of a Neapolitan girl | Oil on canvas | $6,296 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | Odalisca | Olio su tela | $5,803 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Nelle catacombe | Olio su tela | $5,050 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 9 | Domenico Morelli (1826-1901) | Olio su tela | $4,329 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 10 | Harem girl with sheik | Oil Painting | $3,000 | Neal Auction Company | Aug 1997 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,210 |
| Other | 6 | $1,877 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $442 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,018 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,042 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Domenico Morelli is an Italian artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $946. 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 Morelli is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,899; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Domenico Morelli work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico Morelli work is $946.

The median Domenico Morelli painting sells for $1,738 across 42 lots.

The median Domenico Morelli work on paper sells for $628 across 28 lots.

The median Domenico Morelli print sells for $218 across 2 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 | $218† | $218† | 66.7% | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 49 | $1,738†‡ | $42,732† | 85.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $628† | $8,750 | 77.8% | 2025-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,747† | $42,732† | — | 2026-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Domenico Morelli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $218 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $1,738, record $42,732. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,732 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Domenico Morelli painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,747.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $656–$2,706†‡ | $1,019†‡ | $7,987 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,558–$6,049†‡ | $2,704†‡ | $8,745† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $258–$885† | $596† | $8,750 |

† 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 | 2023 | $42,732† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,745† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,329† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $218† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Morelli worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico Morelli work is $946. The median Domenico Morelli painting sells for $1,738 across 42 lots. The median Domenico Morelli work on paper sells for $628 across 28 lots. The median Domenico Morelli print sells for $218 across 2 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 Morelli painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Morelli painting is $1,738. 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 Domenico Morelli's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Morelli painting is $42,732. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,732 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Morelli work on paper is $628. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Morelli work on paper is $8,750.

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

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Domenico Morelli work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Domenico Morelli painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,019, 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 Domenico Morelli's auction record?

Domenico Morelli's auction record is $42,732, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,732 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.