Ernesto Tatafiore (b. 1943)
Ernesto Tatafiore is an Italian artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $754. 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 Ernesto Tatafiore sold in 2026 for $840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernesto Tatafiore on OpeningBid →What is a Ernesto Tatafiore work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Tatafiore work is $754.
The median Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper sells for $914 across 28 lots.
The median Ernesto Tatafiore painting sells for $831 across 11 lots.
The median Ernesto Tatafiore print sells for $322 across 10 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 | 13 | $322†‡ | $1,513 | 76.9% | 2024-11-07 |
| Paintings | 17 | $831† | $10,500 | 64.7% | 2024-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $914†‡ | $4,480‡ | 82.4% | 2025-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,008‡ | $10,500 | — | 2023-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernesto Tatafiore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $322 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $831, record $10,500. A typical Ernesto Tatafiore painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,008.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $195–$630†‡ | $322†‡ | $1,513 |
† 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) | 7 | $624–$1,110† | $851† | $10,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $517–$679† | $602† | $1,078† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $646–$1,537†‡ | $1,050†‡ | $3,215 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,513–$2,194‡ | $1,740‡ | $4,480‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $10,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,480‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,215 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,515† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,513 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $630‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernesto Tatafiore worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Tatafiore work is $754. The median Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper sells for $914 across 28 lots. The median Ernesto Tatafiore painting sells for $831 across 11 lots. The median Ernesto Tatafiore print sells for $322 across 10 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 Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper is $914. 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 Ernesto Tatafiore's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper is $4,480. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ernesto Tatafiore painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernesto Tatafiore painting is $831. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernesto Tatafiore's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernesto Tatafiore painting is $10,500.
What is the average price of a Ernesto Tatafiore print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernesto Tatafiore print is $322. 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 Ernesto Tatafiore's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernesto Tatafiore print is $1,513.
What is the average price of a medium Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernesto Tatafiore work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,050, 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 Ernesto Tatafiore's auction record?
Ernesto Tatafiore's auction record is $10,500, set in 1994.
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