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

# Carena, Felice (1879–1966)

## What is Carena, Felice’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Carena, Felice at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $551 including buyer’s premium (middle half $152–$1,811, n=12). The auction record is $11,826 for Still life (1997, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still life, 1963 | Oil Painting | $11,826 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 2 | Natura morta, oil on canvas, 1879 | Oil on canvas | $9,776 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 3 | Natura morta, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $7,600 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 4 | Natura Morta, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $6,954 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Uva e pere, 1879 | 'GRAPES AND PEARS'; SIGNED AND DATED (LOWER LEFT); OIL ON BOARD | $6,466 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Vaso di fiori con libro, 1948 | Olio su cartone | $6,159 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Natura morta con conchiglie, 1879 | 'STILL LIFE WITH SHELLS'; SIGNED (LOWER LEFT); OIL ON CANVAS | $5,879 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | St. George and the dragon | Oil Painting | $5,578 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 9 | Still life with seagulls | Oil Painting on s. board | $4,997 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 10 | Senza titolo (Le bagnanti), 1930 | Olio su cartone | $4,889 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $4,644 |
| Other | 11 | $152 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $4,889 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $229 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carena, Felice is an Italian artist with 238 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,585. 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 Carena, Felice sold in 2026 for $4,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carena, Felice work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carena, Felice work is $1,585.

The median Carena, Felice painting sells for $4,620 across 39 lots.

The median Carena, Felice work on paper sells for $200 across 42 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-11-22 |
| Paintings | 69 | $4,620‡ | $11,826 | 56.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $200† | $1,150 | 72.4% | 2026-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,273–$2,862 | $1,788 | $6,466 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,387–$6,089‡ | $4,943‡ | $11,826 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $152–$229 | $177 | $1,150 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $11,826 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,600 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $674 |

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 Carena, Felice worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carena, Felice work is $1,585. The median Carena, Felice painting sells for $4,620 across 39 lots. The median Carena, Felice work on paper sells for $200 across 42 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 Carena, Felice painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carena, Felice painting is $4,620. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carena, Felice's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carena, Felice painting is $11,826.

### What is the average price of a Carena, Felice work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carena, Felice work on paper is $200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carena, Felice's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carena, Felice work on paper is $1,150.

### What is the average price of a medium Carena, Felice painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carena, Felice painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carena, Felice's auction record?

Carena, Felice's auction record is $11,826, set in 1997.

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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, “Carena, Felice auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/felice-carena (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.