Oscar Ricciardi (1864–1964)
What is Oscar Ricciardi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Oscar Ricciardi at 20 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $201–$708, n=8). The auction record is $14,654 for Fishing vessels moored at the Bay of Naples (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishing vessels moored at the Bay of Naples, 1864 | Oil paint | $14,654 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 2 | Fishing boats in the bay of Naples; and A fishing boat near a Neapolitan port, 1865 | Painting | $9,236 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 3 | Capri, 1864 | Oil paint | $8,773 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 4 | Bay of Naples, Vesuvius beyond; and Fishermen bringing in the catch, 1864 | Painting | $6,223 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | An Italian market at dusk, 1864 | Oil paint | $5,596 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 6 | Fisherfolk on the beach; and The Neapolitan coast, 1864 | Painting | $4,694 | Christie's | Mar 2002 |
| 7 | Fishing boats on Neapolitan coast, 1864 | Oil paint | $3,782 | Christie's | Jan 2009 |
| 8 | A busy coastal road, 1864 | Oil paint | $3,438 | Christie's | Jan 2009 |
| 9 | Boats in the harbour, 1864 | Oil paint | $2,792 | Christie's | Apr 2000 |
| 10 | RICCIARDI, Oscar (1864-1935, Italian) | Oil on canvas laid on board | $2,580 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1997 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $1,284 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,093 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,284 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Oscar Ricciardi is an Italian artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,100. 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 Oscar Ricciardi sold in 2025 for $1,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Ricciardi work is $1,100.
The median Oscar Ricciardi painting sells for $1,156 across 57 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Ricciardi paintings typically sell for $705–$2,124 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $1,156†‡ | $14,654 | 65.5% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,005 | $14,654 | — | 2008-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $705–$2,124†‡ | $1,131†‡ | $9,236 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $791–$3,438‡ | $1,802‡ | $14,654 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $14,654 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $9,236 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oscar Ricciardi worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Ricciardi work is $1,100. The median Oscar Ricciardi painting sells for $1,156 across 57 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Ricciardi paintings typically sell for $705–$2,124 (the middle half of 41 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 Oscar Ricciardi painting?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Ricciardi painting is $1,156. 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 Oscar Ricciardi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Ricciardi painting is $14,654.
What is the average price of a small Oscar Ricciardi painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Ricciardi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Oscar Ricciardi painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oscar Ricciardi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Oscar Ricciardi's auction record?
Oscar Ricciardi's auction record is $14,654, set in 2005.
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