Oreste Costa (1851–1901)
Oreste Costa is an Italian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Oreste Costa sold in 2019 for a hammer price of $9,375 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oreste Costa on OpeningBid →What is a Oreste Costa work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oreste Costa work is $5,125.
The median Oreste Costa painting sells for $1,159 across 7 lots.
The median Oreste Costa sculpture sells for $1,554 across 1 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 | 12 | $1,159† | $14,706 | 58.3% | 2026-03-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,554† | $1,554† | — | 2010-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $14,706 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,554† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oreste Costa worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oreste Costa work is $5,125. The median Oreste Costa painting sells for $1,159 across 7 lots. The median Oreste Costa sculpture sells for $1,554 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Oreste Costa painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oreste Costa painting is $1,159. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oreste Costa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oreste Costa painting is $14,706.
What is Oreste Costa's auction record?
Oreste Costa's auction record is $14,706, set in 1999.
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