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# 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.

**1 Osvaldo Licini work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Osvaldo Licini work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Osvaldo Licini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/osvaldo-licini (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.