Fausto Melotti (1901–1986)
What is Fausto Melotti’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 557 auction results for Fausto Melotti at 28 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,226 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,513–$18,133, n=63). The auction record is $661,772 for Tema e variazioni I (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tema e variazioni I, 1970 | Oro e base in acciaio inox | $661,772 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Canone variato II, 1976 | Oro su base inox | $579,620 | Sotheby's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Il viaggio della luna, 1973 | Ottone | $554,590 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Senza aggettivi | Ottone | $473,194 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | I gessetti, 1959 | Painted terracotta and painted clay | $415,801 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | I sette savi (singolo elemento), 1978 | Gesso dipinto | $402,392 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | Barca, 1979 | Brass | $392,927 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Scultura n. 16, 1935 | Plaster | $386,244 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Hotel Dieu, 1935 | Ottone | $382,604 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | La bestia veliero, 1971 | Bronze | $345,554 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 326 | $18,061 |
| Other | 98 | $10,000 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $3,229 |
| Prints | 30 | $295 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $119,025 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 112 | $45,223 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 297 | $8,577 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 557 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Fausto Melotti is an Italian artist with 881 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,302. 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 Fausto Melotti sold in 2026 for $11,944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 557 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fausto Melotti work is $11,302.
The median Fausto Melotti sculpture sells for $57,277 across 69 lots.
The median Fausto Melotti print sells for $298 across 42 lots.
The median Fausto Melotti work on paper sells for $2,530 across 40 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fausto Melotti sculptures typically sell for $6,704–$57,277 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fausto Melotti prints typically sell for $243–$393 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 59 | $298†‡ | $9,777 | 71.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 8 | $6,184 | $58,654 | 62.5% | 2019-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $2,530†‡ | $85,515 | 67.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 79 | $57,277† | $661,772 | 87.3% | 2026-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $170,805‡ | $661,772 | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fausto Melotti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (59 lots) median $298 with 71.2% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $6,184, record $58,654. A typical Fausto Melotti painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $170,805.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $243–$393† | $293† | $1,677 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $254–$560†‡ | $363†‡ | $9,777 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,366–$5,033†‡ | $2,287†‡ | $26,773 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,027–$9,605 | $7,593 | $85,515 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $6,704–$57,277† | $17,708† | $166,590 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $104,076–$267,751 | $172,845 | $661,772 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $91,911–$310,262 | $221,509 | $402,392 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $661,772 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $579,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $85,515 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $58,654 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $35,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $26,773 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,677 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fausto Melotti worth?
Across 557 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fausto Melotti work is $11,302. The median Fausto Melotti sculpture sells for $57,277 across 69 lots. The median Fausto Melotti print sells for $298 across 42 lots. The median Fausto Melotti work on paper sells for $2,530 across 40 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fausto Melotti sculptures typically sell for $6,704–$57,277 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fausto Melotti prints typically sell for $243–$393 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 Fausto Melotti sculpture?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fausto Melotti sculpture is $57,277. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fausto Melotti's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fausto Melotti sculpture is $661,772.
What is the average price of a Fausto Melotti print?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fausto Melotti print is $298. 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 Fausto Melotti's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fausto Melotti print is $9,777.
What is the average price of a Fausto Melotti work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fausto Melotti work on paper is $2,530. 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 Fausto Melotti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fausto Melotti work on paper is $85,515.
What is the average price of a small Fausto Melotti sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fausto Melotti sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Fausto Melotti print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fausto Melotti print (small (under 50 cm)) is $293, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fausto Melotti's auction record?
Fausto Melotti's auction record is $661,772, set in 2017.
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