Ercole Pignatelli (b. 1935)
What is Ercole Pignatelli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Ercole Pignatelli at 6 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $145 including buyer’s premium (middle half $131–$486, n=7). The auction record is $7,096 for Sipario (1997, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sipario, 1996 | Oil Painting | $7,096 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 2 | Nuda nel recinto, 1974-78 | Oil Painting | $1,743 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 3 | Untitled | Olio su tela | $1,334 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Frutteto | Olio su tela | $1,029 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Natura morta di mare, 1959 | Tecnica mista su tela | $808 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Paesaggio mediterraneo, olio su tela, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $696 | Dorotheum | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Ritratto del pittore Querzola, 1954 | Olio su tela | $613 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Interno - oasi, 1977 | Tecnica mista su tela | $609 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Zuppiera di cristallo, olio su tela, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $526 | Dorotheum | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Marina con agavi, oil on canvas, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $495 | Dorotheum | Mar 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $609 |
| Other | 6 | $145 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $413 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $145 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Ercole Pignatelli is an Italian artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $421. 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 Pignatelli sold in 2026 for $1,029, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ercole Pignatelli work is $421.
The median Ercole Pignatelli painting sells for $611 across 14 lots.
The median Ercole Pignatelli work on paper sells for $102 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $611 | $7,096 | 73.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $102 | $102 | 50% | 2026-07-08 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $352–$1,181 | $613 | $7,096 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $7,096 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $1,743 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $102 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ercole Pignatelli worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ercole Pignatelli work is $421. The median Ercole Pignatelli painting sells for $611 across 14 lots. The median Ercole Pignatelli work on paper sells for $102 across 1 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 Ercole Pignatelli painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ercole Pignatelli painting is $611.
What is Ercole Pignatelli's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ercole Pignatelli painting is $7,096.
What is the average price of a medium Ercole Pignatelli painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ercole Pignatelli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ercole Pignatelli's auction record?
Ercole Pignatelli's auction record is $7,096, set in 1997.
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