Enrico Baj (1924–2003)
What is Enrico Baj’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 712 auction results for Enrico Baj at 76 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $273–$1,656, n=94). The auction record is $143,550 for General (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | Huile, tissu, cuir, boucle et médailles en métal, lacets et technique mixte sur toile | $143,550 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Personnage Décoré | Fabric and mixed media collage on tapestry | $130,763 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Portrait de Victor Musgrove, 1957 | Oil paint | $129,880 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Il Re e la Regina, 1960 | Collage | $107,160 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | Les demoiselles d'Avignon | Acrilico, collage, ovatta, passamaneria, oggetto, plastica su stoffa | $103,861 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 6 | Mary Augusta Arnold Ward, English Writer, 1974 | Canvas | $100,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 7 | General Trombettiere, 1961 | Huile et assemblage de tissus, fausse fourrure, cadran d'horloge, médailles, insignes militaires, ceinture en cuir et clairon sur toile | $95,501 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Capo di Stato Maggiore | Acrilico, collage, ovatta, passamaneria, decorazioni e oggetti su tela | $66,586 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Spettacolo | Olio, collage, ovatta, vetri e stoffa su tela | $64,940 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Political Meeting | — | $64,705 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $18,645 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,192 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $1,083 |
| Other | 214 | $923 |
| Prints | 157 | $315 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $19,936 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 270 | $691 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 134 | $370 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 712 results from 76 houses · How we compute these figures
Enrico Baj is an Italian artist with 1,538 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $569. 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 Enrico Baj sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 697 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enrico Baj work is $569.
The median Enrico Baj print sells for $311 across 393 lots.
The median Enrico Baj work on paper sells for $5,000 across 94 lots.
The median Enrico Baj painting sells for $20,740 across 39 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Enrico Baj prints typically sell for $212–$538 (the middle half of 235 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Enrico Baj prints typically sell for $176–$352 (the middle half of 89 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 | 502 | $311†‡ | $5,330† | 78.3% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 64 | $20,740†‡ | $129,880 | 60.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 126 | $5,000†‡ | $130,763 | 74.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $1,162‡ | $7,075 | 78.6% | 2026-02-13 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $53,414†‡ | $143,550 | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Enrico Baj's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (502 lots) median $311 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $20,740, record $129,880. A typical Enrico Baj painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $53,414.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $176–$352†‡ | $239†‡ | $2,805† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 235 | $212–$538†‡ | $319†‡ | $5,330† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $849–$1,057†‡ | $984†‡ | $1,241 |
† 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) | 6 | $7,248–$13,531† | $8,968† | $22,012 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $16,271–$31,816†‡ | $22,080†‡ | $129,880 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $17,442–$47,882 | $30,181 | $53,724 |
† 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) | 34 | $550–$5,939†‡ | $3,700†‡ | $19,588 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $1,966–$14,699†‡ | $7,613†‡ | $130,763 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $130,763 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $129,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $103,861 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $53,724 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,330† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,434 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,575 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Enrico Baj worth?
Across 697 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enrico Baj work is $569. The median Enrico Baj print sells for $311 across 393 lots. The median Enrico Baj work on paper sells for $5,000 across 94 lots. The median Enrico Baj painting sells for $20,740 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Enrico Baj prints typically sell for $212–$538 (the middle half of 235 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Enrico Baj prints typically sell for $176–$352 (the middle half of 89 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 Enrico Baj print?
Based on 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enrico Baj print is $311. 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 Enrico Baj's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Enrico Baj print is $5,330. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,330 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Enrico Baj work on paper?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enrico Baj work on paper is $5,000. 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 Enrico Baj's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Enrico Baj work on paper is $130,763.
What is the average price of a Enrico Baj painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enrico Baj painting is $20,740. 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 Enrico Baj's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Enrico Baj painting is $129,880.
What is the average price of a medium Enrico Baj print?
Based on 235 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Enrico Baj print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $319, 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 Enrico Baj print?
Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Enrico Baj print (small (under 50 cm)) is $239, 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 Enrico Baj's auction record?
Enrico Baj's auction record is $143,550, set in 2010.
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