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# Michele Cascella (1892–1989)

## What is Michele Cascella’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 245 auction results for Michele Cascella at 30 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,059–$3,735, n=20). The auction record is $157,000 for Paris, Les Tuileries (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, Les Tuileries, 1892 | Oil paint | $157,000 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Landscape with Yellow Hedge, Santa Margherita, 1892 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Portofino, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $48,260 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Fiori sul terrazzo, 1892 | Olio su tela | $36,429 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | New York | Olio su tela | $32,290 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Flowers in a blue vase | — | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Tuscany Grapes in Autumn, 1892 | Oil paint | $31,070 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 8 | Milano-Piazza della Repubblica | Olio su tela | $29,061 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Foresta Californiana | Olio su tela | $27,092 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Portofino, 1892 | Oil paint | $26,400 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $8,906 |
| Paintings | 128 | $4,742 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $2,590 |
| Prints | 11 | $136 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,646 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 139 | $3,735 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,480 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 245 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michele Cascella is an Italian artist with 570 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,397. 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 Michele Cascella is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,569; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Michele Cascella works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michele Cascella work worth?

Across 244 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michele Cascella work is $4,397.

The median Michele Cascella painting sells for $4,000 across 141 lots.

The median Michele Cascella work on paper sells for $3,041 across 32 lots.

The median Michele Cascella print sells for $109 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Michele Cascella paintings typically sell for $2,291–$10,238 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Michele Cascella work on papers typically sell for $2,501–$5,970 (the middle half of 24 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 | 29 | $109† | $2,416 | 72.4% | 2026-09-15 |
| Paintings | 190 | $4,000†‡ | $157,000 | 74.2% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $3,041†‡ | $11,521 | 64% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $31,250 | $157,000 | — | 2023-03-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Michele Cascella's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $109 with 72.4% sell-through. Paintings (190 lots) median $4,000, record $157,000. A typical Michele Cascella painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $31,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $79–$138 | $109 | $182 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $960–$2,905 | $1,420 | $12,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 99 | $2,291–$10,238†‡ | $4,200†‡ | $157,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $8,121–$18,975 | $12,112 | $25,000 |

† 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) | 6 | $918–$2,172† | $1,290† | $4,611 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,501–$5,970†‡ | $3,992†‡ | $11,521 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $157,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $11,521 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $9,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,416 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $185 |

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 Michele Cascella worth?

Across 244 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michele Cascella work is $4,397. The median Michele Cascella painting sells for $4,000 across 141 lots. The median Michele Cascella work on paper sells for $3,041 across 32 lots. The median Michele Cascella print sells for $109 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Michele Cascella paintings typically sell for $2,291–$10,238 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Michele Cascella work on papers typically sell for $2,501–$5,970 (the middle half of 24 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 Michele Cascella painting?

Based on 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michele Cascella painting is $4,000. 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 Michele Cascella's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michele Cascella painting is $157,000.

### What is the average price of a Michele Cascella work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michele Cascella work on paper is $3,041. 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 Michele Cascella's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michele Cascella work on paper is $11,521.

### What is the average price of a Michele Cascella print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michele Cascella print is $109. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michele Cascella's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michele Cascella print is $2,416.

### What is the average price of a medium Michele Cascella painting?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michele Cascella painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,200, 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 medium Michele Cascella work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michele Cascella work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,992, 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 Michele Cascella's auction record?

Michele Cascella's auction record is $157,000, set in 2008.

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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, “Michele Cascella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michele-cascella (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.