Orfeo Tamburi (1910–1994)
What is Orfeo Tamburi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Orfeo Tamburi at 17 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $421 including buyer’s premium (middle half $290–$1,980, n=13). The auction record is $11,826 for Brasserie (1997, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brasserie, 1954 | Oil Painting | $11,826 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 2 | View of Rome | Oil Painting | $11,235 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 3 | Paesaggio Urbano | Olio su tela applicata su tela | $8,880 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 4 | La casa spaccata, Parigi, 1959 | Oil Painting | $8,609 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 5 | Roofs of Paris | Oil Painting | $8,105 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 6 | Bullring, 1957 | Oil Painting | $7,456 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 7 | Ruderi al Palatino, 1944 | Oil Painting | $7,221 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| 8 | Orfeo Tamburi (Jesi 1906 - Parigi 1994) | Olio su tela | $7,103 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1980 | Oil Painting | $6,972 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 10 | Windows, 1959 | Oil Painting | $6,279 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $2,001 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $526 |
| Other | 26 | $292 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,064 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $673 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Orfeo Tamburi is an Italian artist with 467 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $631. 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 Orfeo Tamburi sold in 2026 for $1,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orfeo Tamburi work is $631.
The median Orfeo Tamburi painting sells for $1,991 across 83 lots.
The median Orfeo Tamburi work on paper sells for $382 across 33 lots.
The median Orfeo Tamburi print sells for $100 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Orfeo Tamburi paintings typically sell for $1,323–$2,469 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Orfeo Tamburi paintings typically sell for $8–$7,221 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 31 | $100‡ | $205 | 51.6% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 127 | $1,991 | $11,826 | 65.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $382 | $1,493 | 66% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $8,744 | $11,826 | — | 2007-05-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Orfeo Tamburi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $100 with 51.6% sell-through. Paintings (127 lots) median $1,991, record $11,826. A typical Orfeo Tamburi painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $8,744.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,323–$2,469 | $1,551 | $6,972 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $8–$7,221 | $3,561 | $11,826 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $91–$695 | $382 | $1,493 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $11,826 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $11,235 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,493 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $1,069 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $205 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $159 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Orfeo Tamburi worth?
Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orfeo Tamburi work is $631. The median Orfeo Tamburi painting sells for $1,991 across 83 lots. The median Orfeo Tamburi work on paper sells for $382 across 33 lots. The median Orfeo Tamburi print sells for $100 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Orfeo Tamburi paintings typically sell for $1,323–$2,469 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Orfeo Tamburi paintings typically sell for $8–$7,221 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Orfeo Tamburi painting?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orfeo Tamburi painting is $1,991.
What is Orfeo Tamburi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orfeo Tamburi painting is $11,826.
What is the average price of a Orfeo Tamburi work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orfeo Tamburi work on paper is $382.
What is Orfeo Tamburi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orfeo Tamburi work on paper is $1,493.
What is the average price of a Orfeo Tamburi print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orfeo Tamburi print is $100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Orfeo Tamburi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orfeo Tamburi print is $205.
What is the average price of a small Orfeo Tamburi painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Orfeo Tamburi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Orfeo Tamburi painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Orfeo Tamburi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Orfeo Tamburi's auction record?
Orfeo Tamburi's auction record is $11,826, set in 1997.
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