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# Luigi Bartolini (1892–1963)

## What is Luigi Bartolini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 217 auction results for Luigi Bartolini at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $279 including buyer’s premium (middle half $165–$504, n=24). The auction record is $6,521 for Lotto di 4 opere: a) Rovescio d'ospedale firmato e datato L. Bartolini 1941 (su lastra); titolo e data Rovescio d'ospedale,1927-41 (in basso a sinistra), firma Luigi Bartolini (in basso a destra) acquaforte cm 30x41 b) Due lavandaie titolo, data e firma Due lavandaie, 1911, Luigi Bartolini (lungo il margine inferiore) acquaforte cm 19x24 c) Villa Borghese titolo e data Villa Borghese, 1937 (in basso a sinistra), firma Luigi Bartolini (in basso a destra) acquaforte cm 25x32 d) Lavandaia firmata e datata L. Bartolini 1932 (su lastra), firmata Luigi Bartolini (in basso a destra) acquaforte cm 15x22 (4) (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davanzale accanto al tempio con studio di figura, 1935 | Acquaforte acquatinta con interventi a china | $5,341 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 2 | Satira | Acquaforte acquatinta | $4,972 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Vaso di fiori, 1892 | Lin | $3,334 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Le odalische, 1935 | Acquaforte acquatinta | $2,825 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotto di 4 opere: a) Rovescio d'ospedale firmato e datato L. Bartolini 1941 (su lastra); titolo e data Rovescio d'ospedale,1927-41 (in basso a sinistra), firma Luigi Bartolini (in basso a destra) acquaforte cm 30x41 b) Due lavandaie titolo, data e firma Due lavandaie, 1911, Luigi Bartolini (lungo il margine inferiore) acquaforte cm 19x24 c) Villa Borghese titolo e data Villa Borghese, 1937 (in basso a sinistra), firma Luigi Bartolini (in basso a destra) acquaforte cm 25x32 d) Lavandaia firmata e datata L. Bartolini 1932 (su lastra), firmata Luigi Bartolini (in basso a destra) acquaforte cm 15x22 (4), 1892 | Fer | $6,521 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | La Grande Conchiglia, 1936 | Etching | $4,471 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Camerino Marche, 1926 | Acquaforte su carta India applicata su carta | $3,896 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | The kingfisher's story, 1935 | Aquatint | $3,359 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |
| 5 | Fonte San Gennaro, 1932 | Acquaforte | $2,644 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Pianta grassa fiorita | Acquaforte | $2,543 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $679 |
| Prints | 83 | $460 |
| Other | 38 | $350 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 122 | $484 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $218 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 217 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Luigi Bartolini is an Italian artist with 410 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $498. 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 Luigi Bartolini sold in 2026 for $652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Luigi Bartolini work worth?

Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luigi Bartolini work is $498.

The median Luigi Bartolini print sells for $498 across 151 lots.

The median Luigi Bartolini painting sells for $706 across 21 lots.

The median Luigi Bartolini work on paper sells for $188 across 15 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Luigi Bartolini prints typically sell for $344–$860 (the middle half of 120 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 | 194 | $498† | $6,521 | 77.8% | 2026-05-12 |
| Paintings | 30 | $706†‡ | $3,334 | 70% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $188 | $384 | 78.9% | 2026-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $3,896‡ | $6,521 | — | 2026-02-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Luigi Bartolini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (194 lots) median $498 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $706, record $3,334. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $3,896.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 120 | $344–$860† | $538† | $6,521 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $564–$869 | $679 | $3,334 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $404–$1,639†‡ | $883†‡ | $2,335† |

† 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) | 8 | $128–$276 | $217 | $384 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $6,521 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,341 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,334 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,335† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $384 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $359 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Luigi Bartolini worth?

Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luigi Bartolini work is $498. The median Luigi Bartolini print sells for $498 across 151 lots. The median Luigi Bartolini painting sells for $706 across 21 lots. The median Luigi Bartolini work on paper sells for $188 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Luigi Bartolini prints typically sell for $344–$860 (the middle half of 120 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 Luigi Bartolini print?

Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Bartolini print is $498. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Luigi Bartolini's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Bartolini print is $6,521.

### What is the average price of a Luigi Bartolini painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Bartolini painting is $706. 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 Luigi Bartolini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Bartolini painting is $3,334.

### What is the average price of a Luigi Bartolini work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Bartolini work on paper is $188.

### What is Luigi Bartolini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Bartolini work on paper is $384.

### What is the average price of a small Luigi Bartolini print?

Based on 120 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Luigi Bartolini print (small (under 50 cm)) is $538, 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 small Luigi Bartolini painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Luigi Bartolini painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $679, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Luigi Bartolini's auction record?

Luigi Bartolini's auction record is $6,521, set in 2006.

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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.