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# Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892–1977)

## What is Napoleone Martinuzzi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 191 auction results for Napoleone Martinuzzi at 31 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,549 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,768–$13,228, n=23). The auction record is $514,914 for 'Pulegoso' vase, model no. 3273 (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Pulegoso' vase, model no. 3273, 1928 | Executed by Venini, Murano, Italy, lightly iridescent hand-blown and applied glass, the handles and top rim with gold-foil inclusions | $514,914 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Rare and Important Pulegoso vase, model 3273, 1930 | Glass | $269,000 | Wright | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | sixteen-armed chandelier, model no. 2069 | Colored glass, metal | $197,000 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | 'Acquario', 1930 | Hand-blown sapphire and lattimo glass | $148,042 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | A VELATO AND MESCOLATO VASE, MODEL N. 3120, circa 1930 | Hand-blown glass with applied handles | $112,500 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Rare and Important Pulegoso vase, model 3120, 1928 | Glass | $112,500 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 7 | Pulegoso amphora vase, model n. 3219, circa 1928 | Lightly iridescent hand-blown and applied glass | $93,750 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Pianta Grassa | Hand-blown glass, slightly iridescent base | $81,250 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Cactus, model 2493, 1930 | Glass | $75,000 | Wright | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Important vase, circa 1930 | Coloured iridescent pulegoso glass | $60,992 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $8,220 |
| Other | 135 | $6,175 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $6,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 136 | $6,009 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 191 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Napoleone Martinuzzi is an Italian artist with 317 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,000. 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 Napoleone Martinuzzi sold in 2026 for $7,549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Napoleone Martinuzzi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Napoleone Martinuzzi work worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Napoleone Martinuzzi work is $5,000.

The median Napoleone Martinuzzi sculpture sells for $16,201 across 9 lots.

The median Napoleone Martinuzzi work on paper sells for $5,787 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $5,787† | $35,827 | 81.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $16,201 | $43,750 | 69.2% | 2025-11-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $112,500 | $514,914 | — | 2026-04-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,622–$7,441† | $4,429† | $16,173 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $9,062–$29,945 | $16,201 | $43,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $43,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $35,827 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $33,709 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,173 |

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 Napoleone Martinuzzi worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Napoleone Martinuzzi work is $5,000. The median Napoleone Martinuzzi sculpture sells for $16,201 across 9 lots. The median Napoleone Martinuzzi work on paper sells for $5,787 across 9 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 Napoleone Martinuzzi sculpture?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Napoleone Martinuzzi sculpture is $16,201.

### What is Napoleone Martinuzzi's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Napoleone Martinuzzi sculpture is $43,750.

### What is the average price of a Napoleone Martinuzzi work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Napoleone Martinuzzi work on paper is $5,787. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Napoleone Martinuzzi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Napoleone Martinuzzi work on paper is $35,827.

### What is Napoleone Martinuzzi's auction record?

Napoleone Martinuzzi's auction record is $514,914, set in 2018.

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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, “Napoleone Martinuzzi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/napoleone-martinuzzi (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.