> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/federico-patellani · updated 2026-11-02

# Federico Patellani (1911–1977)

## What is Federico Patellani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Federico Patellani at 4 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $149–$226, n=5). The auction record is $5,022 for Senza titolo (Fabbrica) (2021, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senza titolo (Fabbrica), 1948 | Quattro stampe successive alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $5,022 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Ginosa Marina, Taranto, anni 1970, 1970 | Due stampe vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $984 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (Factory), 1948 | Gelatin silver prints, printed later | $960 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 4 | Girotondo, circa 1960 | Vintage gelatin silver print | $946 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Silvana Mangano, 1950 | Gelatin silver print | $656 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Contadino, 1970 | Gelatin silver print | $609 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Senza titolo (Reggia), 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $431 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Milano, anni 1960, circa 1960 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $428 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (Sickle and hammer), 1960 | Gelatin silver print | $384 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vecchia Taranto, 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $438 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 30 | $299 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $279 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Federico Patellani is an artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $288.

A work by Federico Patellani sold in 2026 for $301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Federico Patellani work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Patellani work is $288.

The median Federico Patellani photograph sells for $298 across 33 lots.

The median Federico Patellani print sells for $605 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Federico Patellani photographs typically sell for $235–$431 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $605 | $984 | — | 2026-01-14 |
| Photography | 60 | $298 | $5,022 | 55% | 2026-01-14 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $235–$431 | $279 | $5,022 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $5,022 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $984 |
| Photography | 2021 | $960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $226 |

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 Federico Patellani worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Federico Patellani work is $288. The median Federico Patellani photograph sells for $298 across 33 lots. The median Federico Patellani print sells for $605 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Federico Patellani photographs typically sell for $235–$431 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Federico Patellani photograph?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Federico Patellani photograph is $298.

### What is Federico Patellani's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Federico Patellani photograph is $5,022.

### What is the average price of a small Federico Patellani photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Federico Patellani photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $279, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Federico Patellani's auction record?

Federico Patellani's auction record is $5,022, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Federico Patellani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/federico-patellani (updated 2026-11-02).

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.