Fausto Pirandello (1889–1975)
What is Fausto Pirandello’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Fausto Pirandello at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $190–$3,150, n=12). The auction record is $248,784 for Bagnanti (2022, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagnanti, 1939 | Oil on cardboard | $248,784 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Spiaggia affollata, 1939 | Olio su tavola | $247,061 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | La lettera, 1929 | Oil paint | $160,233 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Natura morta con black and white, 1960 | Oil paint | $55,893 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 5 | Bagnanti concave e convesse, circa 1957 | Olio su tavola | $38,245 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Bagnanti sugli scogli, 1931 | Olio su tavola | $35,459 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Bagnanti verticali, 1948 | Olio su cartone | $35,134 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Natura Morta, circa 1940 | Olio su tavola | $35,134 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | Bathers, 1939 | Oil Painting | $34,354 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1996 |
| 10 | Bagnanti al pesce, 1949 | Oil on board | $29,317 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $21,312 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $2,172 |
| Prints | 6 | $130 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $15,960 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $2,360 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Fausto Pirandello is an Italian artist with 245 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,452. 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 Pirandello sold in 2026 for $11,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fausto Pirandello work is $4,452.
The median Fausto Pirandello painting sells for $21,312 across 44 lots.
The median Fausto Pirandello work on paper sells for $1,990 across 29 lots.
The median Fausto Pirandello print sells for $125 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fausto Pirandello paintings typically sell for $13,454–$28,664 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fausto Pirandello work on papers typically sell for $1,565–$2,651 (the middle half of 20 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 | 10 | $125† | $204 | 80% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 63 | $21,312† | $248,784 | 69.8% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $1,990† | $5,850 | 64.4% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $160,233‡ | $248,784 | — | 2025-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fausto Pirandello's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $125 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $21,312, record $248,784. A typical Fausto Pirandello painting sells for around 170× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $160,233.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $101–$143† | $125† | $204 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $13,454–$28,664† | $21,856† | $247,061 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,565–$2,651† | $1,809† | $3,775 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $248,784 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $247,061 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $204 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $150 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fausto Pirandello worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fausto Pirandello work is $4,452. The median Fausto Pirandello painting sells for $21,312 across 44 lots. The median Fausto Pirandello work on paper sells for $1,990 across 29 lots. The median Fausto Pirandello print sells for $125 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fausto Pirandello paintings typically sell for $13,454–$28,664 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fausto Pirandello work on papers typically sell for $1,565–$2,651 (the middle half of 20 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 Pirandello painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fausto Pirandello painting is $21,312. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fausto Pirandello's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fausto Pirandello painting is $248,784.
What is the average price of a Fausto Pirandello work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fausto Pirandello work on paper is $1,990. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fausto Pirandello's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fausto Pirandello work on paper is $5,850.
What is the average price of a medium Fausto Pirandello painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fausto Pirandello painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,856, 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 Pirandello work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fausto Pirandello work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fausto Pirandello's auction record?
Fausto Pirandello's auction record is $248,784, set in 2022.
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