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# Enrico Castellani (1930–2017)

## What is Enrico Castellani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 469 auction results for Enrico Castellani at 35 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,024 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,253–$136,115, n=42). The auction record is $6,090,720 for Superficie Bianca (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superficie Bianca | Acrylic on shaped canvas | $6,090,720 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Superficie bianca n. 34, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $2,869,291 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (Superficie bianca e rosa), 1962 | Acrylic on shaped canvas | $1,791,920 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Superficie Gialla No. 2 | Acrylic on shaped canvas | $1,706,240 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Superficie bianca n. 33, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $1,678,797 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Superficie blu | Acrilico su tela estroflessa | $1,341,068 | Sotheby's | May 2014 |
| 7 | Senza titolo (Superficie bianca), 1967 | Acrilico su tela | $1,305,283 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Superficie bianca, 1987 | Acrilico su tela | $1,216,161 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Superficie bianca, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $1,204,737 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Superficie bianca n. 32 | Acrilico su tela estroflessa | $1,177,400 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $300,096 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $13,035 |
| Other | 105 | $3,340 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,710 |
| Prints | 13 | $1,694 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 85 | $405,399 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 147 | $147,146 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $2,848 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 469 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Enrico Castellani is an Italian artist with 702 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $76,416. 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 Castellani sold in 2026 for $133,989, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Enrico Castellani work worth?

Across 467 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enrico Castellani work is $76,416.

The median Enrico Castellani painting sells for $280,314 across 180 lots.

The median Enrico Castellani print sells for $1,702 across 102 lots.

The median Enrico Castellani sculpture sells for $3,020 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Enrico Castellani paintings typically sell for $169,042–$376,874 (the middle half of 127 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Enrico Castellani prints typically sell for $1,139–$2,658 (the middle half of 48 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 | 126 | $1,702†‡ | $267,825 | 81% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 197 | $280,314†‡ | $6.1M | 91.4% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $8,408†‡ | $429,123 | 87.5% | 2026-05-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $3,020† | $450,920 | 76.5% | 2025-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 212 | $310,308†‡ | $6.1M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Enrico Castellani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (126 lots) median $1,702 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (197 lots) median $280,314, record $6,090,720. A typical Enrico Castellani painting sells for around 165× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 212 lots) the median is $310,308.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,139–$2,658†‡ | $1,574†‡ | $4,628 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,130–$3,145†‡ | $1,864†‡ | $8,348† |

† 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) | 5 | $104,049–$132,678 | $116,867 | $188,133 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 127 | $169,042–$376,874†‡ | $247,482†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $280,314–$1M† | $523,949† | $6.1M |

† 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) | 6 | $1,573–$1,820‡ | $1,649‡ | $4,913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $8,408–$26,463†‡ | $19,443†‡ | $429,123 |

† 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) | 15 | $2,888–$5,804† | $3,849† | $39,512 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,199–$2,131 | $1,376 | $356,366 |

† 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 | 2014 | $6.1M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $450,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $429,123 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $356,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $267,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $43,715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,348† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Enrico Castellani worth?

Across 467 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enrico Castellani work is $76,416. The median Enrico Castellani painting sells for $280,314 across 180 lots. The median Enrico Castellani print sells for $1,702 across 102 lots. The median Enrico Castellani sculpture sells for $3,020 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Enrico Castellani paintings typically sell for $169,042–$376,874 (the middle half of 127 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Enrico Castellani prints typically sell for $1,139–$2,658 (the middle half of 48 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 Castellani painting?

Based on 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enrico Castellani painting is $280,314. 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 Castellani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Enrico Castellani painting is $6,090,720.

### What is the average price of a Enrico Castellani print?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enrico Castellani print is $1,702. 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 Castellani's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Enrico Castellani print is $267,825.

### What is the average price of a Enrico Castellani sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enrico Castellani sculpture is $3,020. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Enrico Castellani's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Enrico Castellani sculpture is $450,920.

### What is the average price of a medium Enrico Castellani painting?

Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Enrico Castellani painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $247,482, 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 Castellani print?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Enrico Castellani print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,574, 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 Castellani's auction record?

Enrico Castellani's auction record is $6,090,720, set in 2014.

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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, “Enrico Castellani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/enrico-castellani (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.