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# Marcello Avenali (1912–1981)

Marcello Avenali is an Italian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $371. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marcello Avenali sold in 2023 for $827, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcello Avenali work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcello Avenali work is $371.

The median Marcello Avenali painting sells for $883 across 7 lots.

The median Marcello Avenali work on paper sells for $80 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $883 | $4,790 | 70% | 2025-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $80† | $761 | 60% | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $4,790 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $1,321 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $761 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $80† |

† 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 Marcello Avenali worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcello Avenali work is $371. The median Marcello Avenali painting sells for $883 across 7 lots. The median Marcello Avenali work on paper sells for $80 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcello Avenali's auction record?

Marcello Avenali's auction record is $4,790, set in 1996.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.