Domenico Purificato (1915–2015)
Domenico Purificato is an Italian artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $705. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Domenico Purificato sold in 2026 for $735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico Purificato work is $705.
The median Domenico Purificato painting sells for $1,177 across 27 lots.
The median Domenico Purificato work on paper sells for $345 across 12 lots.
The median Domenico Purificato print sells for $197 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $197 | $327 | 66.7% | 2025-05-29 |
| Paintings | 47 | $1,177† | $6,335 | 57.4% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $345 | $784 | 63.2% | 2025-07-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2024-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Domenico Purificato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $197 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $1,177, record $6,335. A typical Domenico Purificato painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $965–$1,177 | $1,118 | $3,194 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $725–$2,756† | $1,750† | $6,335 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $88–$406 | $345 | $705 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,335 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $3,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $784 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $68 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Domenico Purificato worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Domenico Purificato work is $705. The median Domenico Purificato painting sells for $1,177 across 27 lots. The median Domenico Purificato work on paper sells for $345 across 12 lots. The median Domenico Purificato print sells for $197 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Domenico Purificato painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Purificato painting is $1,177. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Domenico Purificato's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Purificato painting is $6,335.
What is the average price of a Domenico Purificato work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Domenico Purificato work on paper is $345.
What is Domenico Purificato's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Domenico Purificato work on paper is $784.
What is the average price of a medium Domenico Purificato painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Domenico Purificato painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Domenico Purificato's auction record?
Domenico Purificato's auction record is $6,335, set in 2007.
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