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# Olivo Barbieri (b. 1954)

## What is Olivo Barbieri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Olivo Barbieri at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,097 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$1,831, n=12). The auction record is $21,250 for The Dolomites Project #7 (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dolomites Project #7, 2010 | Myrrh | $21,250 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Site Secific_Roma, 2004 | Vintage C-print | $8,438 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | India, Old Delhi, 1999 | Vintage C-print applicata su alluminio | $6,985 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Roma, 1987 | Stampa cromogenica vintage | $4,899 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Monteggiano, 1986 | Stampa cromogenica vintage | $3,256 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Rimini, 1984 | Stampa cromogenica vintage | $2,367 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas 05, 2005 | C-print vintage | $6,770 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Capri #8, 1954 | Archival pigment print | $5,120 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Beijing, China, 1996 | C-print vintage su alluminio | $2,896 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Milano, fontana di De Chirico, 1989 | Stampa cromogenica vintage | $2,404 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $1,347 |
| Photographs | 22 | $1,173 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,877 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,171 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olivo Barbieri is an Italian artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,216. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Olivo Barbieri sold in 2026 for $2,367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olivo Barbieri work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivo Barbieri work is $1,216.

The median Olivo Barbieri photograph sells for $1,220 across 28 lots.

The median Olivo Barbieri print sells for $868 across 8 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $868 | $21,250 | 72.7% | 2025-11-10 |
| Photography | 42 | $1,220 | $8,438 | 66.7% | 2026-05-18 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $881–$1,630 | $1,176 | $3,256 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,120–$6,985 | $6,770 | $8,438 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $21,250 |
| Photography | 2019 | $8,438 |
| Photography | 2020 | $6,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,406 |

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 Olivo Barbieri worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivo Barbieri work is $1,216. The median Olivo Barbieri photograph sells for $1,220 across 28 lots. The median Olivo Barbieri print sells for $868 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Olivo Barbieri photograph?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivo Barbieri photograph is $1,220.

### What is Olivo Barbieri's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivo Barbieri photograph is $8,438.

### What is the average price of a Olivo Barbieri print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivo Barbieri print is $868.

### What is Olivo Barbieri's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivo Barbieri print is $21,250.

### What is the average price of a small Olivo Barbieri photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olivo Barbieri photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Olivo Barbieri's auction record?

Olivo Barbieri's auction record is $21,250, 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.

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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.