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# Giuseppe Migneco (1908–1997)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Giuseppe Migneco at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $869 including buyer’s premium (middle half $462–$4,255, n=15). The auction record is $24,127 for Ballerine (2018, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballerine, 1940 | Olio su tavola | $24,127 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Il ragazzo con le lucertole, 1949 | Olio su tela | $17,031 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Madre e bambino | Tempera su carta applicata su masonite | $15,513 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Sposi | Tempera su carta applicata su masonite | $15,513 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Uomo che legge (Operaio che legge il giornale), olio su tela, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $13,713 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 6 | Il pescatore | Oil Painting | $13,062 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 7 | Terzo grado, circa 1960 | Oil Painting | $10,374 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 8 | Orchestra in giardino, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $9,906 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | Figura di Donna, 1908 | Painting | $8,540 | Bonhams | Nov 2009 |
| 10 | Fisherman with fish, 1986 | Oil Painting | $8,105 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $4,205 |
| Other | 22 | $555 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $209 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $2,394 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giuseppe Migneco is an Italian artist with 435 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,781. 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 Migneco sold in 2026 for $2,172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Giuseppe Migneco work worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Migneco work is $1,781.

The median Giuseppe Migneco painting sells for $4,261 across 73 lots.

The median Giuseppe Migneco work on paper sells for $552 across 32 lots.

The median Giuseppe Migneco print sells for $89 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Giuseppe Migneco paintings typically sell for $869–$7,320 (the middle half of 41 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 | 16 | $89† | $467 | 62.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 99 | $4,261†‡ | $24,127 | 73.7% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $552† | $5,085 | 71.1% | 2026-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $17,610‡ | $24,127 | — | 2018-12-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Giuseppe Migneco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $89 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (99 lots) median $4,261, record $24,127. A typical Giuseppe Migneco painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $17,610.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $79–$299† | $113† | $467 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,407–$5,484 | $4,087 | $8,105 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $869–$7,320†‡ | $4,426†‡ | $24,127 |

† 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) | 19 | $2–$894† | $541† | $5,085 |

† 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 | 2018 | $24,127 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $23,304‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,085 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $2,879 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $467 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $353 |

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

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 Migneco worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Migneco work is $1,781. The median Giuseppe Migneco painting sells for $4,261 across 73 lots. The median Giuseppe Migneco work on paper sells for $552 across 32 lots. The median Giuseppe Migneco print sells for $89 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giuseppe Migneco paintings typically sell for $869–$7,320 (the middle half of 41 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 Migneco painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Migneco painting is $4,261. 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 Migneco's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Migneco painting is $24,127.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Migneco work on paper is $552. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Migneco work on paper is $5,085.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe Migneco print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Migneco print is $89. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giuseppe Migneco's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Migneco print is $467.

### What is the average price of a medium Giuseppe Migneco painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giuseppe Migneco painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,426, 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 Giuseppe Migneco work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giuseppe Migneco work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giuseppe Migneco's auction record?

Giuseppe Migneco's auction record is $24,127, set in 2018.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Giuseppe Migneco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giuseppe-migneco (updated 2026-11-02).

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.