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# Giuseppe Capogrossi (1900–1972)

## What is Giuseppe Capogrossi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 375 auction results for Giuseppe Capogrossi at 39 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,090 including buyer’s premium (middle half $748–$12,267, n=42). The auction record is $598,758 for Superficie 106 (2023, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superficie 106, 1954 | Huile sur toile dans cadre d'artiste | $598,758 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Superficie 90, 1954 | Olio su tela | $436,690 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | SUPERFICIE 196 | Oil on canvas | $389,969 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Superficie 397, 1961 | Oil paint | $364,266 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Superficie 447, 1961 | Oil paint | $310,041 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Superficie 202, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $307,200 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Superficie 291, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $301,639 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Superficie n. 149, oil on canvas, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $301,423 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Superficie 388 | — | $294,435 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Superficie 448 | Olio su tela | $270,532 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $73,434 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $9,152 |
| Other | 68 | $5,811 |
| Prints | 75 | $706 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $667 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $254,734 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $6,825 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 131 | $1,994 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 375 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giuseppe Capogrossi is an Italian artist with 603 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,834. 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 Giuseppe Capogrossi sold in 2026 for $88,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Giuseppe Capogrossi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Giuseppe Capogrossi work worth?

Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi work is $4,834.

The median Giuseppe Capogrossi print sells for $630 across 149 lots.

The median Giuseppe Capogrossi painting sells for $60,517 across 118 lots.

The median Giuseppe Capogrossi work on paper sells for $9,782 across 41 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Giuseppe Capogrossi prints typically sell for $451–$1,128 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Giuseppe Capogrossi paintings typically sell for $29,819–$116,986 (the middle half of 61 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 | 175 | $630†‡ | $6,788 | 85.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 137 | $60,517†‡ | $598,758 | 86.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $9,782† | $44,378 | 67.2% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $167,044‡ | $598,758 | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Giuseppe Capogrossi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (175 lots) median $630 with 85.1% sell-through. Paintings (137 lots) median $60,517, record $598,758. A typical Giuseppe Capogrossi painting sells for around 96× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 48 lots) the median is $167,044.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $302–$733†‡ | $497†‡ | $2,843 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $451–$1,128†‡ | $737†‡ | $4,396‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $9,509–$58,177† | $33,372† | $154,122 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $29,819–$116,986†‡ | $87,592†‡ | $436,690 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $202,704–$309,331 | $271,679 | $598,758 |

† 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) | 31 | $4,512–$16,134† | $10,720† | $34,074 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,782–$22,142† | $18,356† | $44,378 |

† 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 | 2023 | $598,758 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $436,690 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $44,378 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $34,074 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,788 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,868 |

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 Giuseppe Capogrossi worth?

Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi work is $4,834. The median Giuseppe Capogrossi print sells for $630 across 149 lots. The median Giuseppe Capogrossi painting sells for $60,517 across 118 lots. The median Giuseppe Capogrossi work on paper sells for $9,782 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giuseppe Capogrossi prints typically sell for $451–$1,128 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Giuseppe Capogrossi paintings typically sell for $29,819–$116,986 (the middle half of 61 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 Giuseppe Capogrossi print?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi print is $630. 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 Giuseppe Capogrossi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Capogrossi print is $6,788.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi painting?

Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi painting is $60,517. 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 Giuseppe Capogrossi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Capogrossi painting is $598,758.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Capogrossi work on paper is $9,782. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giuseppe Capogrossi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Capogrossi work on paper is $44,378.

### What is the average price of a medium Giuseppe Capogrossi print?

Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giuseppe Capogrossi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $737, 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 Giuseppe Capogrossi painting?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giuseppe Capogrossi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $87,592, 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 Giuseppe Capogrossi's auction record?

Giuseppe Capogrossi's auction record is $598,758, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.