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# Ercole Barovier (1889–1974)

## What is Ercole Barovier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 969 auction results for Ercole Barovier at 38 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,986 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$6,794, n=89). The auction record is $350,263 for Primavera pigeon (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primavera pigeon, 1929-1930 | Primavera glass with black pasta vitrea and clear glass decorations | $350,263 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Murrine vase, 1930 | Clear murrines edged in red with aventurine | $317,000 | Wright | May 2014 |
| 3 | Primavera vase, 1889 | Glass | $293,000 | Wright | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Important Mosaico vase, 1925 | Glass | $257,000 | Wright | May 2016 |
| 5 | Vaso Mosaico, 1889 | Birthstone | $245,000 | Wright | May 2014 |
| 6 | Primavera Piccione, 1929 | Glass | $231,250 | Wright | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Rare Mosaico vase, 1924 | Birthstone | $200,000 | Wright | Apr 2020 |
| 8 | Mosaico vase, 1924 | Chrome | $193,750 | Wright | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Primavera vase, 1930 | Glass | $187,500 | Wright | Apr 2020 |
| 10 | Primavera Elephante, 1929 | Glass | $162,500 | Wright | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 809 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture | 26 | $5,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 766 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $4,275 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,962 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 969 results from 38 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ercole Barovier is an Italian artist with 1,406 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,125. 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 Ercole Barovier sold in 2026 for $8,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Ercole Barovier works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ercole Barovier work worth?

Across 964 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ercole Barovier work is $5,125.

The median Ercole Barovier work on paper sells for $761 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $761 | $23,750 | 87.5% | 2025-11-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 56 | $69,025 | $350,263 | — | 2024-12-12 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $565–$2,321 | $679 | $23,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $23,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,962 |

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 Ercole Barovier worth?

Across 964 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ercole Barovier work is $5,125. The median Ercole Barovier work on paper sells for $761 across 7 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 Ercole Barovier's auction record?

Ercole Barovier's auction record is $350,263, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ercole Barovier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ercole-barovier (updated 2026-11-03).

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.