Italien
What is Italien’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 112 auction results for Italien at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,665 including buyer’s premium (middle half $757–$2,195, n=7). The auction record is $69,152 for Madonna mit Kind und Heiligen (2008, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madonna mit Kind und Heiligen, 17th century | Oil on copper | $69,152 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Musikanten. Verso: Geißelung Christi, circa 1450 | Tuschfederzeichnungen auf Bütten | $33,561 | Ketterer Kunst | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Madonna mit Kind von vier Engeln umgeben, dem Heiligen Bernhard von Siena und einem weiteren Heiligen | Oil on panel | $27,049 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | Porträt eines Orientalen mit Turban und Tonpfeife, 17th century | Oil on canvas | $25,556 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2014 |
| 5 | Paris und Oenone | Oil on canvas | $22,812 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Angelika und Medoro | Oil on canvas | $9,902 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 7 | Justitia | Oil on canvas | $9,371 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2014 |
| 8 | Stillleben mit Hummer und Papagei | Oil on canvas | $8,453 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 9 | Maria mit dem Kind und dem Johannesknaben | Oil on canvas | $8,246 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2009 |
| 10 | Porträt eines Hirtenjungen | Oil on canvas | $6,698 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $3,719 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $1,022 |
| Other | 26 | $756 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,259 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $936 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 112 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Italien is an Italian artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,294. 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 Italien sold in 2025 for $1,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Italien record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Italien on OpeningBid →What is a Italien work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Italien work is $1,294.
The median Italien work on paper sells for $1,035 across 40 lots.
The median Italien painting sells for $3,644 across 26 lots.
The median Italien sculpture sells for $2,307 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Italien work on papers typically sell for $761–$1,522 (the middle half of 35 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 | 1 | $396† | $396† | — | 2022-05-05 |
| Paintings | 26 | $3,644† | $69,152 | — | 2021-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,035† | $33,561 | — | 2015-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $2,307† | $4,057 | 28.6% | 2014-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,049 | $69,152 | — | 2014-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Italien's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $396. Paintings (26 lots) median $3,644, record $69,152. A typical Italien painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $27,049.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,428–$5,706 | $3,381 | $69,152 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,751–$6,368† | $3,489† | $27,049 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $761–$1,522† | $949† | $33,561 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,844–$4,475 | $3,995 | $5,590 |
† 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 | 2008 | $69,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $33,561 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $27,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,590 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $4,057 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $557† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $396† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Italien worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Italien work is $1,294. The median Italien work on paper sells for $1,035 across 40 lots. The median Italien painting sells for $3,644 across 26 lots. The median Italien sculpture sells for $2,307 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Italien work on papers typically sell for $761–$1,522 (the middle half of 35 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 Italien work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Italien work on paper is $1,035. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Italien's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Italien work on paper is $33,561.
What is the average price of a Italien painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Italien painting is $3,644. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Italien's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Italien painting is $69,152.
What is the average price of a small Italien work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Italien work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $949, 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 Italien painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Italien painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Italien's auction record?
Italien's auction record is $69,152, set in 2008.
See the full Italien record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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