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# Luca Maria Patella (b. 1934)

## What is Luca Maria Patella’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Luca Maria Patella at 5 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $388 including buyer’s premium (middle half $372–$388, n=9). The auction record is $8,380 for Biglietto d'autobus ecc.ecc (2017, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biglietto d'autobus ecc.ecc, 1966 | 56.00 Biglietto d'autobus ecc.ecc, 1966 Tela emulsionata 56 x 84 cm | $8,380 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 2 | Si Fa Cosi, 1966 | Technique mixte sur toile | $3,554 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Vaso fisiognomico | Tecnica mista su tavola ovale | $3,033 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | D'incanto: sei cento, 1985 | Stampa cibachrome vintage | $424 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Acquerello dei colori delle 4 funzioni psichiche, V, 1985 | Photograph | $388 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Humda Nox,...Colores!, IV from the volume 'Montefolle', 1985 | Photograph | $388 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Pat Ella, VI from the volume 'Montefolle', 1985 | Cibachrome | $388 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | ..D’incanto: Sei cento!, II from the volume “Montefolle”, 1985 | Cibachrome print within passepartout | $377 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Sol Laetus Laetis, VIII from the volume 'Montefolle', 1985 | Cibachrome | $372 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terre, comportamenti e concetti, 1965 | Cartella contenente 6 fotolitografie a colori, ess. 95/125 | $625 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 8 | $382 |
| Other | 7 | $149 |
| Prints | 5 | $86 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $388 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $149 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Luca Maria Patella is an Italian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $324. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Luca Maria Patella sold in 2026 for $377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Luca Maria Patella work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luca Maria Patella work is $324.

The median Luca Maria Patella photograph sells for $388 across 12 lots.

The median Luca Maria Patella print sells for $98 across 10 lots.

The median Luca Maria Patella painting sells for $3,033 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $98† | $187 | 83.3% | 2025-05-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,033 | $3,033 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Photography | 18 | $388 | $625 | 66.7% | 2026-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Luca Maria Patella's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $98 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,033, record $3,033. A typical Luca Maria Patella painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $87–$138 | $101 | $187 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $380–$388 | $388 | $625 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,033 |
| Photography | 2020 | $625 |
| Photography | 2025 | $424 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $149 |

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 Luca Maria Patella worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luca Maria Patella work is $324. The median Luca Maria Patella photograph sells for $388 across 12 lots. The median Luca Maria Patella print sells for $98 across 10 lots. The median Luca Maria Patella painting sells for $3,033 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Luca Maria Patella photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luca Maria Patella photograph is $388.

### What is Luca Maria Patella's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luca Maria Patella photograph is $625.

### What is the average price of a Luca Maria Patella print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luca Maria Patella print is $98. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Luca Maria Patella's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luca Maria Patella print is $187.

### What is Luca Maria Patella's auction record?

Luca Maria Patella's auction record is $8,380, set in 2017.

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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, “Luca Maria Patella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/luca-maria-patella (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.