Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985)
What is Osvaldo Borsani’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 878 auction results for Osvaldo Borsani at 51 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,913 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,302–$9,951, n=280). The auction record is $398,446 for e Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) Console decorated with sculptural group. Execution by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, 1950-51. Black granite, painted and gilded wood and plaster. The work was conceived as part of a col... (2025, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | e Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) Console decorated with sculptural group. Execution by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, 1950-51. Black granite, painted and gilded wood and plaster. The work was conceived as part of a col..., 1950-1951 | Black granite, painted and gilded wood and plaster | $398,446 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Desk, 1953 | Glass | $151,200 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Unique pair of armchairs, circa 1928 | Walnut-veneered wood, stained wood, fabric | $81,392 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Specchiera | Specchio con cornice in legno intagliato e dorato, illuminazione al neon | $77,388 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985), 1950 | Noyer et laiton | $50,048 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Rare chandelier | Glass | $49,668 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | A rare occasional table, circa 1953 | Cartridge brass | $47,763 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | 'T1' side tables | Cartridge brass | $46,244 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Set of three 'T1' side tables | Reverse-painted glass, chromium-plated metal, chromium-plated steel | $45,995 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Pair of side tables | Cartridge brass | $45,840 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 51 | $6,000 |
| Other | 713 | $4,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $6,673 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 377 | $4,902 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 318 | $3,771 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 878 results from 51 houses · How we compute these figures
Osvaldo Borsani is an Italian artist with 1,588 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,096. 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 Osvaldo Borsani sold in 2026 for $19,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 872 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osvaldo Borsani work is $4,096.
The median Osvaldo Borsani sculpture sells for $6,000 across 75 lots.
The median Osvaldo Borsani work on paper sells for $7,816 across 4 lots.
The median Osvaldo Borsani painting sells for $4,257 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Osvaldo Borsani sculptures typically sell for $3,582–$8,838 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Osvaldo Borsani sculptures typically sell for $2,248–$9,660 (the middle half of 26 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 | 1 | $39,993 | $39,993 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,257† | $4,257† | 50% | 2015-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,816 | $14,930 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 94 | $6,000 | $398,446 | 79.8% | 2026-08-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $361 | $361 | — | 2023-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $34,062 | $398,446 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Osvaldo Borsani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $39,993. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,257, record $4,257. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,257 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $34,062.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,248–$9,660 | $4,834 | $23,712 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $3,582–$8,838 | $6,125 | $398,446 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $398,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $45,995 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $39,993 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,930 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,574 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,257† |
| Photography | 2023 | $361 |
† 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 Osvaldo Borsani worth?
Across 872 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osvaldo Borsani work is $4,096. The median Osvaldo Borsani sculpture sells for $6,000 across 75 lots. The median Osvaldo Borsani work on paper sells for $7,816 across 4 lots. The median Osvaldo Borsani painting sells for $4,257 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Osvaldo Borsani sculptures typically sell for $3,582–$8,838 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Osvaldo Borsani sculptures typically sell for $2,248–$9,660 (the middle half of 26 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 Osvaldo Borsani sculpture?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Osvaldo Borsani sculpture is $6,000.
What is Osvaldo Borsani's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Osvaldo Borsani sculpture is $398,446.
What is the average price of a large Osvaldo Borsani sculpture?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Osvaldo Borsani sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Osvaldo Borsani sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Osvaldo Borsani sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,834, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Osvaldo Borsani's auction record?
Osvaldo Borsani's auction record is $398,446, set in 2025.
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