> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nino-caffe · updated 2026-11-02

# Nino Caffè (1909–1975)

Nino Caffè is an Italian artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nino Caffè sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,719 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nino Caffè work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nino Caffè work is $1,625.

The median Nino Caffè painting sells for $1,701 across 59 lots.

The median Nino Caffè work on paper sells for $0 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Nino Caffè paintings typically sell for $916–$1,832 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 75 | $1,701† | $17,770 | 78.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $0 | $0 | 50% | 2022-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,500 | $17,770 | — | 2011-10-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $916–$1,832† | $1,457† | $17,770 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,765–$4,363 | $3,254 | $6,572 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,770 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,500 |

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 Nino Caffè worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nino Caffè work is $1,625. The median Nino Caffè painting sells for $1,701 across 59 lots. The median Nino Caffè work on paper sells for $0 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nino Caffè paintings typically sell for $916–$1,832 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nino Caffè painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nino Caffè painting is $1,701. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nino Caffè's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nino Caffè painting is $17,770.

### What is the average price of a small Nino Caffè painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nino Caffè painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,457, 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 medium Nino Caffè painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nino Caffè painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Nino Caffè's auction record?

Nino Caffè's auction record is $17,770, set in 2007.

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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, “Nino Caffè auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nino-caffe (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.