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# Emilio Vedova (1919–2006)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 400 auction results for Emilio Vedova at 34 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,944–$47,040, n=26). The auction record is $1,109,432 for Tensione, N 4 V (2026, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tensione, N 4 V, 1959 | Acrylic | $1,109,432 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Tensione N 4 V, oil on canvas, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $889,264 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 3 | Dal Ciclo della Natura N. 6, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $768,450 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Ciclo della Protesta (Brasile '56), 1956 | Oil paint | $698,500 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Ciclo 1962 BB4, 1962 | Oil, tempera and newsprint on canvas | $673,819 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Spagna n. 4 | Oil paint | $661,625 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Ciclo 1962-S.4, 1919 | Oil paint | $490,904 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Per la Spagna n. 14, 1962 | Oil and sand on canvas | $474,296 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Ciclo 1961 - S2, 1919 | Oil paint | $473,411 | Christie's | Feb 2005 |
| 10 | Ciclo S. 8, 1960 | Oil paint | $317,009 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $52,523 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $8,134 |
| Other | 46 | $7,258 |
| Prints | 48 | $495 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $220,542 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $5,648 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $3,948 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 400 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emilio Vedova is an Italian artist with 782 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,297. 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 Vedova sold in 2026 for $1,109,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Emilio Vedova work worth?

Across 398 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Vedova work is $9,297.

The median Emilio Vedova print sells for $536 across 132 lots.

The median Emilio Vedova painting sells for $43,586 across 83 lots.

The median Emilio Vedova work on paper sells for $5,764 across 60 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Vedova prints typically sell for $325–$1,362 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Emilio Vedova work on papers typically sell for $3,863–$10,350 (the middle half of 25 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 | 152 | $536†‡ | $8,875 | 86.8% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 109 | $43,586‡ | $1.1M | 76.1% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 107 | $5,764†‡ | $698,500 | 56.1% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,107† | $2,107† | — | 2024-08-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,160 | $2,160 | — | 2020-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $239,812‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Emilio Vedova's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (152 lots) median $536 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (109 lots) median $43,586, record $1,109,432. A typical Emilio Vedova painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $239,812.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $408–$523†‡ | $434†‡ | $789 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $325–$1,362†‡ | $543†‡ | $8,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,272–$5,107 | $3,076 | $7,205 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,266–$16,249‡ | $9,461‡ | $52,523 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $20,196–$197,878‡ | $49,464‡ | $317,009 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $148,584–$385,628 | $235,271 | $1.1M |

‡ 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) | 25 | $3,863–$10,350†‡ | $5,503†‡ | $24,215 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,235–$19,801 | $10,189 | $35,809 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $768,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $698,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $196,862 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,363‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,205 |
| Photography | 2012 | $2,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,107† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Vedova worth?

Across 398 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Vedova work is $9,297. The median Emilio Vedova print sells for $536 across 132 lots. The median Emilio Vedova painting sells for $43,586 across 83 lots. The median Emilio Vedova work on paper sells for $5,764 across 60 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Vedova prints typically sell for $325–$1,362 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emilio Vedova work on papers typically sell for $3,863–$10,350 (the middle half of 25 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 Vedova print?

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Vedova print is $536. 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 Vedova's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Vedova print is $8,875.

### What is the average price of a Emilio Vedova painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Vedova painting is $43,586. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emilio Vedova's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Vedova painting is $1,109,432.

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

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Vedova work on paper is $5,764. 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 Vedova's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Vedova work on paper is $698,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Emilio Vedova print?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emilio Vedova print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $543, 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 small Emilio Vedova work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emilio Vedova work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,503, 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 Vedova's auction record?

Emilio Vedova's auction record is $1,109,432, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emilio Vedova auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emilio-vedova (updated 2026-11-02).

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.