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# Emilio Scanavino (1922–1986)

## What is Emilio Scanavino’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 364 auction results for Emilio Scanavino at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $562–$4,558, n=51). The auction record is $102,804 for Untitled (Polittico in 5 parti), oil on canvas (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Polittico in 5 parti), oil on canvas, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $102,804 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Annunzio n. 1, oil on canvas, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $77,144 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 3 | CITTA' ANTICA, 1955 | Signée et datée en bas à droite Contresignée | $66,242 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Avvertimenti n° 1 | Olio su tela | $65,528 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Il giorno dei morti | Olio su tela | $61,350 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Dall'alto in basso, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $59,851 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 7 | Il cordone ombelicale | Acrilico su tela | $52,390 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Tramature, 1974 | Tramature, 1974 olio su tela 150x150 cm | $49,302 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Tempo di preghiera, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $49,271 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Tramatura, 1922 | Olio su tela | $45,293 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $8,301 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,540 |
| Other | 49 | $1,043 |
| Sculpture | 38 | $618 |
| Prints | 24 | $203 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $29,966 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $3,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $869 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 364 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emilio Scanavino is an Italian artist with 939 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,796. 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 Scanavino sold in 2026 for $18,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Emilio Scanavino works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Emilio Scanavino work worth?

Across 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Scanavino work is $2,796.

The median Emilio Scanavino painting sells for $8,111 across 122 lots.

The median Emilio Scanavino print sells for $209 across 88 lots.

The median Emilio Scanavino work on paper sells for $1,439 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Scanavino paintings typically sell for $5,234–$11,815 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Scanavino prints typically sell for $150–$312 (the middle half of 31 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 | 100 | $209 | $1,043 | 88% | 2026-07-06 |
| Paintings | 170 | $8,111†‡ | $70,369‡ | 71.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $1,439† | $12,479 | 75.7% | 2026-05-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $61,350‡ | $126,291‡ | — | 2024-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Emilio Scanavino's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $209 with 88% sell-through. Paintings (170 lots) median $8,111, record $70,369. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Emilio Scanavino painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $61,350.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $187–$527 | $213 | $813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $150–$312 | $217 | $863 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,446–$4,352† | $3,169† | $9,752 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $5,234–$11,815†‡ | $8,290†‡ | $45,293 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $22,434–$49,278‡ | $32,087‡ | $70,369‡ |

† 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) | 8 | $566–$1,488† | $1,286† | $1,931 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,355–$2,385 | $1,705 | $12,479 |

† 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 | 2009 | $70,369‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $66,242 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $12,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,217 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,043 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $863 |

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

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 Emilio Scanavino worth?

Across 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Scanavino work is $2,796. The median Emilio Scanavino painting sells for $8,111 across 122 lots. The median Emilio Scanavino print sells for $209 across 88 lots. The median Emilio Scanavino work on paper sells for $1,439 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Scanavino paintings typically sell for $5,234–$11,815 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Scanavino prints typically sell for $150–$312 (the middle half of 31 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 Scanavino painting?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Scanavino painting is $8,111. 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 Scanavino's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Scanavino painting is $70,369. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Emilio Scanavino print?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Scanavino print is $209.

### What is Emilio Scanavino's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Scanavino print is $1,043.

### What is the average price of a Emilio Scanavino work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Scanavino work on paper is $1,439. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Emilio Scanavino's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Scanavino work on paper is $12,479.

### What is the average price of a medium Emilio Scanavino painting?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emilio Scanavino painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,290, 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 Scanavino print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emilio Scanavino print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Emilio Scanavino's auction record?

Emilio Scanavino's auction record is $126,291, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.