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# Filippo De Pisis (1896–1956)

## What is Filippo De Pisis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 386 auction results for Filippo De Pisis at 31 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,171 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,475–$16,438, n=34). The auction record is $172,480 for Natura morta marina con conchiglie (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natura morta marina con conchiglie, 1927 | Oil paint | $172,480 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Composition with pestle and mortar, shell and fish, 1925 | Oil Painting | $170,882 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |
| 3 | K. Composizione I, 1896 | Ink | $123,121 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Fiori | Olio su tela | $117,648 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Ponte di Rialto, 1896 | Olio su tela | $116,899 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | gladioli, ireos | Olio su tela | $112,896 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Dalie e gladioli | Olio su tela | $111,214 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Il piede romano | Oil Painting | $106,065 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |
| 9 | Composizione III con scritta Sabaudo, 1916 | Ink | $100,036 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Composizione II, 1916 | Ink | $89,263 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 188 | $18,397 |
| Other | 49 | $4,265 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $1,861 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 124 | $23,806 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $6,601 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 386 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Filippo De Pisis is an Italian artist with 766 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $14,776. 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 Filippo De Pisis sold in 2026 for $17,839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**9 Filippo De Pisis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Filippo De Pisis work worth?

Across 385 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Filippo De Pisis work is $14,776.

The median Filippo De Pisis painting sells for $18,344 across 243 lots.

The median Filippo De Pisis work on paper sells for $1,834 across 71 lots.

The median Filippo De Pisis print sells for $636 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Filippo De Pisis paintings typically sell for $14,877–$33,716 (the middle half of 129 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Filippo De Pisis paintings typically sell for $6,695–$14,262 (the middle half of 72 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 | 12 | $636‡ | $3,094 | 91.7% | 2026-05-12 |
| Paintings | 295 | $18,344†‡ | $172,480 | 82.4% | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $1,834†‡ | $123,121 | 77.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $103,050 | $172,480 | — | 2017-03-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Filippo De Pisis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $636 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (295 lots) median $18,344, record $172,480. A typical Filippo De Pisis painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $103,050.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $6,695–$14,262†‡ | $9,420†‡ | $61,531 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 129 | $14,877–$33,716†‡ | $22,918†‡ | $172,480 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $27,224–$35,722†‡ | $31,256†‡ | $106,065 |

† 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) | 37 | $792–$3,550†‡ | $1,398†‡ | $123,121 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,409–$4,584† | $2,530† | $17,407 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $172,480 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $170,882 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $123,121 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $100,036 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,094 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $893 |

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 Filippo De Pisis worth?

Across 385 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Filippo De Pisis work is $14,776. The median Filippo De Pisis painting sells for $18,344 across 243 lots. The median Filippo De Pisis work on paper sells for $1,834 across 71 lots. The median Filippo De Pisis print sells for $636 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Filippo De Pisis paintings typically sell for $14,877–$33,716 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Filippo De Pisis paintings typically sell for $6,695–$14,262 (the middle half of 72 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 Filippo De Pisis painting?

Based on 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Filippo De Pisis painting is $18,344. 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 Filippo De Pisis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Filippo De Pisis painting is $172,480.

### What is the average price of a Filippo De Pisis work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Filippo De Pisis work on paper is $1,834. 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 Filippo De Pisis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Filippo De Pisis work on paper is $123,121.

### What is the average price of a Filippo De Pisis print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Filippo De Pisis print is $636. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Filippo De Pisis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Filippo De Pisis print is $3,094.

### What is the average price of a medium Filippo De Pisis painting?

Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Filippo De Pisis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Filippo De Pisis painting?

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Filippo De Pisis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Filippo De Pisis's auction record?

Filippo De Pisis's auction record is $172,480, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.