Giulio Turcato (1912–1995)
What is Giulio Turcato’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 427 auction results for Giulio Turcato at 28 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,263 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$6,060, n=58). The auction record is $170,520 for Comizio (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comizio, 1912 | Olio su tela | $170,520 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Macchina fragile, 1912 | Olio su tela applicata su masonite | $92,365 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Cosmico, 1912 | Olio e tecnica mista su gommapiuma | $86,105 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Untitled | Gommapiuma e pittura argento | $85,403 | Sotheby's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Reticolo, 1960 | Painting | $83,935 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Composizione con tranquillanti, 1961 | Olio e tecnica mista su tela | $83,349 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Muro cinese, 1912 | Olio su tela | $81,492 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 8 | Composizione, 1955-56 | Oil on canvas | $75,040 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 9 | Lo specchio del tempo, 1959 | Olio su tela di juta | $67,450 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Composizione n. 12, 1952 | Olio su tela | $65,931 | Christie's | Nov 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 203 | $7,582 |
| Other | 76 | $2,170 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,747 |
| Prints | 57 | $153 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $25,045 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 257 | $5,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $395 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 427 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Giulio Turcato is an Italian artist with 904 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,631. 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 Giulio Turcato sold in 2026 for $5,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 425 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giulio Turcato work is $5,631.
The median Giulio Turcato painting sells for $7,628 across 212 lots.
The median Giulio Turcato print sells for $160 across 90 lots.
The median Giulio Turcato work on paper sells for $3,087 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Giulio Turcato paintings typically sell for $4,609–$11,517 (the middle half of 156 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Giulio Turcato prints typically sell for $122–$261 (the middle half of 62 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 | 97 | $160 | $1,089 | 92.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 293 | $7,628† | $170,520 | 72.4% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $3,087† | $12,138 | 69.2% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $75,888‡ | $170,520 | — | 2023-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giulio Turcato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (97 lots) median $160 with 92.8% sell-through. Paintings (293 lots) median $7,628, record $170,520. A typical Giulio Turcato painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $75,888.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $148–$221 | $175 | $466 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $122–$261 | $157 | $1,089 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,670–$8,068 | $6,041 | $18,024 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 156 | $4,609–$11,517† | $6,757† | $170,520 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $16,560–$35,833 | $24,550 | $92,365 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,178–$3,060 | $1,980 | $3,347 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,305–$6,490† | $3,197† | $12,138 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $170,520 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $92,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,138 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,089 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $764 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giulio Turcato worth?
Across 425 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giulio Turcato work is $5,631. The median Giulio Turcato painting sells for $7,628 across 212 lots. The median Giulio Turcato print sells for $160 across 90 lots. The median Giulio Turcato work on paper sells for $3,087 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giulio Turcato paintings typically sell for $4,609–$11,517 (the middle half of 156 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Giulio Turcato prints typically sell for $122–$261 (the middle half of 62 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 Giulio Turcato painting?
Based on 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giulio Turcato painting is $7,628. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giulio Turcato's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giulio Turcato painting is $170,520.
What is the average price of a Giulio Turcato print?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giulio Turcato print is $160.
What is Giulio Turcato's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giulio Turcato print is $1,089.
What is the average price of a Giulio Turcato work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giulio Turcato work on paper is $3,087. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giulio Turcato's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giulio Turcato work on paper is $12,138.
What is the average price of a medium Giulio Turcato painting?
Based on 156 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giulio Turcato painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Giulio Turcato print?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giulio Turcato print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Giulio Turcato's auction record?
Giulio Turcato's auction record is $170,520, set in 2021.
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