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

# Ferdinando Scianna (b. 1943)

## What is Ferdinando Scianna’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Ferdinando Scianna at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $888 including buyer’s premium (middle half $644–$1,290, n=21). The auction record is $3,860 for Marpessa, Modica (2025, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marpessa, Modica, 1987 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro, successiva | $3,860 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Nudo di profilo, Andalusia, 1994 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $3,552 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Marpessa, Bagheria, 1987 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento su carta cotone | $2,743 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Tre Castagni, 1963 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,263 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Sicilia, Tre Castagni. Festa di Sant'Alfio Cirino e Filadelfio, 1963 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,104 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Ritratto a Marpessa, 1987 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,474 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Sicile, Bagheria, 1987 | Gelatin silver print | $1,443 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Torino, 1987 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,433 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Palermo, Pellegrinaggio a Santa Rosalia, 1962 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,428 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Polizzi Generosa, Sicilia, 1964 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro | $1,371 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 39 | $1,033 |
| Other | 6 | $612 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,330 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $762 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ferdinando Scianna is an Italian artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $884. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ferdinando Scianna sold in 2026 for $1,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ferdinando Scianna work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinando Scianna work is $884.

The median Ferdinando Scianna photograph sells for $872 across 40 lots.

The median Ferdinando Scianna print sells for $832 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinando Scianna photographs typically sell for $644–$1,052 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $832 | $1,371 | 66.7% | 2024-07-24 |
| Photography | 52 | $872 | $3,860 | 76.9% | 2026-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,552 | $3,860 | — | 2025-06-18 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $644–$1,052 | $774 | $3,552 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $881–$2,057 | $1,247 | $3,860 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $3,860 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,552 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,371 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $293 |

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 Ferdinando Scianna worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinando Scianna work is $884. The median Ferdinando Scianna photograph sells for $872 across 40 lots. The median Ferdinando Scianna print sells for $832 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinando Scianna photographs typically sell for $644–$1,052 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ferdinando Scianna photograph?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinando Scianna photograph is $872.

### What is Ferdinando Scianna's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinando Scianna photograph is $3,860.

### What is the average price of a small Ferdinando Scianna photograph?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinando Scianna photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ferdinando Scianna's auction record?

Ferdinando Scianna's auction record is $3,860, set in 2025.

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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, “Ferdinando Scianna auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinando-scianna (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.