Osvaldo Licini (1894–1958)
Osvaldo Licini is an Italian artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $9,400. 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 Licini sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osvaldo Licini work is $9,400.
The median Osvaldo Licini work on paper sells for $4,730 across 36 lots.
The median Osvaldo Licini painting sells for $132,977 across 19 lots.
The median Osvaldo Licini photograph sells for $50,365 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Osvaldo Licini work on papers typically sell for $3,589–$6,008 (the middle half of 28 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 | 22 | $132,977 | $648,750 | 86.4% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $4,730† | $53,048 | 81.8% | 2024-11-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $50,365 | $50,365 | — | 2015-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $216,761 | $648,750 | — | 2025-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $64,385–$136,843 | $94,183 | $195,253 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $227,080–$490,484 | $315,861 | $648,750 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $3,589–$6,008† | $4,730† | $53,048 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $648,750 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $529,416 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $53,048 |
| Photography | 2015 | $50,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $15,427 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Osvaldo Licini worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osvaldo Licini work is $9,400. The median Osvaldo Licini work on paper sells for $4,730 across 36 lots. The median Osvaldo Licini painting sells for $132,977 across 19 lots. The median Osvaldo Licini photograph sells for $50,365 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Osvaldo Licini work on papers typically sell for $3,589–$6,008 (the middle half of 28 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 Licini work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Osvaldo Licini work on paper is $4,730. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Osvaldo Licini's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Osvaldo Licini work on paper is $53,048.
What is the average price of a Osvaldo Licini painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Osvaldo Licini painting is $132,977.
What is Osvaldo Licini's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Osvaldo Licini painting is $648,750.
What is the average price of a small Osvaldo Licini work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Osvaldo Licini work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Osvaldo Licini painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Osvaldo Licini painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $94,183, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Osvaldo Licini's auction record?
Osvaldo Licini's auction record is $648,750, set in 2009.
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