Emilio Greco (1913–1995)
What is Emilio Greco’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Emilio Greco at 34 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $609 including buyer’s premium (middle half $405–$5,625, n=9). The auction record is $74,000 for Grande bagnante no. 3 (The Large Bather no. 3) (1998, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grande bagnante no. 3 (The Large Bather no. 3), 1957 | Bronze | $74,000 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 2 | Grande figura seduta, 1913 | Bronze | $74,000 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 3 | Estrellita | — | $68,818 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Vittoria Olimpica | Bronzo con patina marrone | $32,290 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Piccola bagnante, 1958 | Bronze with brown patina | $28,232 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 6 | Bust of young lady | Bronze | $22,401 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1996 |
| 7 | GRECO, Emilio (1913-1995, Italian), 1961 | Bronze | $19,513 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 8 | Primavera, 1961 | Bronze | $18,428 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Bagnante (Chiara), 1959 | Bronze | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Piccola Bagnante, 1957 | Bronze | $15,625 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 31 | $11,875 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $909 |
| Other | 16 | $517 |
| Prints | 11 | $189 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $11,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,911 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $2,319 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Emilio Greco is an Italian artist with 302 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,869. 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 Emilio Greco sold in 2026 for $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Greco work is $1,869.
The median Emilio Greco sculpture sells for $11,240 across 40 lots.
The median Emilio Greco work on paper sells for $852 across 32 lots.
The median Emilio Greco print sells for $179 across 25 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Greco work on papers typically sell for $656–$1,895 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Greco sculptures typically sell for $7,026–$15,184 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 38 | $179†‡ | $2,300 | 65.8% | 2026-09-25 |
| Paintings | 18 | $405†‡ | $6,800‡ | 72.2% | 2025-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $852†‡ | $3,668 | 65.3% | 2025-09-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 61 | $11,240†‡ | $102,139 | 65.6% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $68,818 | $102,139 | — | 2017-03-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emilio Greco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $179 with 65.8% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $405, record $6,800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Emilio Greco painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $68,818.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $99–$256†‡ | $153†‡ | $717‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $159–$328‡ | $196‡ | $2,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $267–$2,000†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $2,600‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $656–$1,895†‡ | $932†‡ | $3,668 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,280–$11,211†‡ | $4,891†‡ | $22,401 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $7,026–$15,184†‡ | $10,845†‡ | $43,156 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,001–$74,000 | $45,190 | $102,139 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1999 | $102,139 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1999 | $74,000 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $6,800‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $5,200‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,668 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $3,642 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $2,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $717‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emilio Greco worth?
Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Greco work is $1,869. The median Emilio Greco sculpture sells for $11,240 across 40 lots. The median Emilio Greco work on paper sells for $852 across 32 lots. The median Emilio Greco print sells for $179 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Greco work on papers typically sell for $656–$1,895 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Greco sculptures typically sell for $7,026–$15,184 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Emilio Greco sculpture?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Greco sculpture is $11,240. 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 Emilio Greco's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Greco sculpture is $102,139.
What is the average price of a Emilio Greco work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Greco work on paper is $852. 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 Emilio Greco's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Greco work on paper is $3,668.
What is the average price of a Emilio Greco print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Greco print is $179. 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 Emilio Greco's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Greco print is $2,300.
What is the average price of a medium Emilio Greco work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emilio Greco work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $932, 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 the average price of a medium Emilio Greco sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emilio Greco sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,845, 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 Emilio Greco's auction record?
Emilio Greco's auction record is $102,139, set in 1999.
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