> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ercole-pignatelli · updated 2026-11-03

# Ercole Pignatelli (b. 1935)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $609 |
| Other | 6 | $145 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $413 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $145 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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## What is a Ercole Pignatelli work 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.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### 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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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 Pignatelli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ercole-pignatelli (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.