Filippo Palizzi (1818–1899)
What is Filippo Palizzi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Filippo Palizzi at 21 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,356 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,352–$5,533, n=7). The auction record is $415,086 for After the Flood: the exit of Animals from the Ark (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After the Flood: the exit of Animals from the Ark, 1818 | Oil paint | $415,086 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Gli scavi di Pompei | Olio su tela | $271,553 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 3 | The Little Goatherders, oil on canvas, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $108,073 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 4 | Parrots in a tropical glasshouse, 1879 | Oil paint | $77,537 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | La scuderia | Olio su tela | $75,528 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 6 | Cow and calf | Oil Painting | $70,816 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1997 |
| 7 | Shepherd boy with donkey and kids, 1854 | Oil Painting | $44,158 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 8 | After the Flood: the Exit of the Animals from the Ark, 1818 | Oil paint | $40,306 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | A Herd of Horses | Oil paint | $30,515 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Gli zampognari, 1849 | Olio su tela | $25,665 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $14,456 |
| Other | 6 | $5,346 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $28,090 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $4,358 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Filippo Palizzi is an Italian artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,886. 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 Palizzi sold in 2026 for $6,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Filippo Palizzi work is $3,886.
The median Filippo Palizzi painting sells for $4,356 across 50 lots.
The median Filippo Palizzi work on paper sells for $349 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Filippo Palizzi paintings typically sell for $1,102–$7,274 (the middle half of 29 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 | 5 | — | — | 40% | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 73 | $4,356†‡ | $415,086 | 68.5% | 2026-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $349†‡ | $4,358 | 72.2% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $189,813 | $415,086 | — | 2022-05-10 |
† 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) | 29 | $1,102–$7,274†‡ | $2,471†‡ | $44,158 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $6,670–$32,962† | $21,018† | $271,553 |
† 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) | 10 | $227–$569†‡ | $349†‡ | $4,358 |
† 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 | 2011 | $415,086 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $271,553 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $4,358 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $828 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Filippo Palizzi worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Filippo Palizzi work is $3,886. The median Filippo Palizzi painting sells for $4,356 across 50 lots. The median Filippo Palizzi work on paper sells for $349 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Filippo Palizzi paintings typically sell for $1,102–$7,274 (the middle half of 29 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 Palizzi painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Filippo Palizzi painting is $4,356. 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 Palizzi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Filippo Palizzi painting is $415,086.
What is the average price of a Filippo Palizzi work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Filippo Palizzi work on paper is $349. 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 Palizzi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Filippo Palizzi work on paper is $4,358.
What is the average price of a small Filippo Palizzi painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Filippo Palizzi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,471, 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 medium Filippo Palizzi painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Filippo Palizzi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Filippo Palizzi's auction record?
Filippo Palizzi's auction record is $415,086, set in 2011.
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