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

# Ernesto Basile (1857–1932)

## What is Ernesto Basile’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Ernesto Basile at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,887 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,913–$14,565, n=9). The auction record is $17,922 for AN ITALIAN ART NOUVEAU CARVED WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED FIVE-PIECE SALON SUITE (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AN ITALIAN ART NOUVEAU CARVED WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED FIVE-PIECE SALON SUITE, circa 1900 | Carved walnut and upholstered | $17,922 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 2 | Fauteuil de la série 'Carretto Siciliano', 1857 | Fauteuil | $17,917 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Paire de chaises de la série 'Carretto Siciliano', 1857 | Pair of chairs | $14,931 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Pair of adjustable armchairs, from the 'Carretto Siciliano' series, circa 1906 | Oak | $14,565 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Sofa, from the 'Carretto Siciliano' series, circa 1906 | Oak | $12,137 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Paire de fauteuils, 1953 | Wool | $8,887 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Tabouret, 1953 | Wool | $6,665 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Table, circa 1900 | Painted wooden structure. Wooden top covered in painted parchment | $5,913 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Table, circa 1900 | Painted wooden structure. Wooden top covered in painted parchment | $5,913 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Side table, from the 'Carretto Siciliano' series, circa 1906 | Oak | $5,179 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $10,512 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $7,776 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernesto Basile is an Italian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $10,512.

A work by Ernesto Basile sold in 2026 for $17,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernesto Basile work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Basile work is $10,512.

The median Ernesto Basile sculpture sells for $16,243 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $16,243 | $17,922 | — | 2024-11-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $17,922 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $14,565 |

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 Ernesto Basile worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Basile work is $10,512. The median Ernesto Basile sculpture sells for $16,243 across 2 lots.

### What is Ernesto Basile's auction record?

Ernesto Basile's auction record is $17,922, set in 2017.

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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, “Ernesto Basile auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernesto-basile (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.