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# 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.

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

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## What is a Domenico Purificato work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Purificato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/domenico-purificato (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.