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# Nicola Carrino (1932–2018)

## What is Nicola Carrino’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Nicola Carrino at 12 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $915 including buyer’s premium (middle half $237–$1,687, n=8). The auction record is $18,231 for Rilievo 69, white varnished folded aluminium relief (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rilievo 69, white varnished folded aluminium relief, 1932 | — | $18,231 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Relievo 2/72, 1972 | Relief aus vier verschweißten und polierten Stahlplatten | $18,173 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Struttura, 1965-68 | Rilievo bianco, legno, nitro | $16,392 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 4 | Struttura opera 18/1965, rilievo in cartone su tavola, 1932 | — | $14,810 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Costruttivo 5/69, 1970 | Iron | $11,864 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 6 | Rilievo 4, 1969 | Ferro | $4,158 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Nicola Carrino (Taranto 1932), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $4,022 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Costruttivo 74, modulo L | Acciaio | $2,835 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1962 | Tempera su carta | $2,352 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Costruttivo, circa 1975 | Eisen | $1,899 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $2,367 |
| Other | 11 | $1,737 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,584 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,482 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nicola Carrino is an Italian artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,818. 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 Nicola Carrino sold in 2026 for $2,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Nicola Carrino work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola Carrino work is $1,818.

The median Nicola Carrino sculpture sells for $4,158 across 6 lots.

The median Nicola Carrino painting sells for $3,430 across 3 lots.

The median Nicola Carrino print sells for $790 across 3 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 | 6 | $790 | $1,467 | 50% | 2025-05-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $3,430† | $4,022 | 50% | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,617 | $2,352 | 66.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $4,158 | $18,172 | 75% | 2024-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Nicola Carrino's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $790 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $3,430, record $4,022. A typical Nicola Carrino painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $18,172 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $11,864 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,022 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,430† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,352 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,617 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,467 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $114 |

† 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 Nicola Carrino worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola Carrino work is $1,818. The median Nicola Carrino sculpture sells for $4,158 across 6 lots. The median Nicola Carrino painting sells for $3,430 across 3 lots. The median Nicola Carrino print sells for $790 across 3 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 Nicola Carrino's auction record?

Nicola Carrino's auction record is $18,231, set in 2017.

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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.