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# Fortunato Depero (1892–1960)

## What is Fortunato Depero’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 192 auction results for Fortunato Depero at 27 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,478 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,712–$10,533, n=28). The auction record is $207,320 for Ballerina (2022, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballerina, circa 1917 | Oil on cardboard | $207,320 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Mongolfiera sopra New Milford, 1948, olio su tela, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $190,691 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 3 | Grattacieli e tunnel, 1892 | Tempera su tela | $133,718 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Mucca in Montagna | Oil on canvas | $96,716 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Lettrice e ricamatrice automatiche (Mecanical female reader and embroiderer), 1921/22 | Oil on canvas | $90,223 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | La ciociara, 1919 | Oil paint | $85,409 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Ballerina, circa 1917 | Oil on cardboard | $85,223 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Donna + rosario, 1916 | Collage of colored papers | $69,645 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 9 | Frustate Gioconde, 1926-27 | Mixed media | $68,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Civetta e pappagalli, circa 1917 | Oil on canvas | $53,600 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $16,078 |
| Other | 39 | $7,526 |
| Works on paper | 58 | $5,566 |
| Prints | 7 | $514 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $14,838 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $13,230 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $5,234 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 192 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fortunato Depero is an Italian artist with 411 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,612. 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 Fortunato Depero sold in 2026 for $16,882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Fortunato Depero works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Fortunato Depero work worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fortunato Depero work is $7,612.

The median Fortunato Depero work on paper sells for $5,896 across 91 lots.

The median Fortunato Depero painting sells for $16,424 across 31 lots.

The median Fortunato Depero print sells for $743 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Fortunato Depero work on papers typically sell for $2,552–$9,008 (the middle half of 53 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 | 15 | $743 | $3,605 | 73.3% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 43 | $16,424 | $207,320 | 72.1% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 125 | $5,896‡ | $69,645 | 72.8% | 2026-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $20,066 | $20,066 | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $25,409 | $25,409 | — | 2019-07-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $95,284‡ | $207,320 | — | 2026-05-19 |

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

Fortunato Depero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $743 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $16,424, record $207,320. A typical Fortunato Depero painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $95,284.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,234–$14,040 | $9,783 | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $16,103–$85,316 | $41,195 | $207,320 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $2,552–$9,008‡ | $4,394‡ | $69,645 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,628–$15,262 | $8,239 | $68,750 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $207,320 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $133,718 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $69,645 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $68,750 |
| Photography | 2019 | $25,409 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $20,066 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $972 |

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 Fortunato Depero worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fortunato Depero work is $7,612. The median Fortunato Depero work on paper sells for $5,896 across 91 lots. The median Fortunato Depero painting sells for $16,424 across 31 lots. The median Fortunato Depero print sells for $743 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fortunato Depero work on papers typically sell for $2,552–$9,008 (the middle half of 53 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 Fortunato Depero work on paper?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fortunato Depero work on paper is $5,896. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fortunato Depero's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fortunato Depero work on paper is $69,645.

### What is the average price of a Fortunato Depero painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fortunato Depero painting is $16,424.

### What is Fortunato Depero's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fortunato Depero painting is $207,320.

### What is the average price of a Fortunato Depero print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fortunato Depero print is $743.

### What is Fortunato Depero's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fortunato Depero print is $3,605.

### What is the average price of a small Fortunato Depero work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fortunato Depero work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Fortunato Depero painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fortunato Depero painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Fortunato Depero's auction record?

Fortunato Depero's auction record is $207,320, set in 2022.

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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, “Fortunato Depero auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fortunato-depero (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.