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# Ottone Rosai (1895–1957)

## What is Ottone Rosai’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 225 auction results for Ottone Rosai at 21 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,128 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,612–$10,623, n=20). The auction record is $93,294 for Al caffè (Caffè Paszkowsky) (2022, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al caffè (Caffè Paszkowsky), 1920 | Oil on canvas | $93,294 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Le casacce | Olio su cartoncino applicato su tela | $62,720 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Il teppista (Autoritratto in figura di teppista), 1911 | Acquarello su carta | $54,615 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Case e cipressi, 1895 | Olio su tela | $54,008 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | Street with houses and cypress tree, 1933 | Oil Painting | $52,482 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1996 |
| 6 | Ristorante, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $51,830 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Il teppista (Autoritratto in figura di teppista) | — | $43,268 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Case rustiche | Olio su tela | $41,977 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Paesaggio alle cascine, 1926 | Oil Painting | $36,216 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 10 | Via San Leonardo con ulivi | Olio su tela | $35,519 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 93 | $11,621 |
| Other | 22 | $9,298 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,420 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $12,554 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $4,235 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 225 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ottone Rosai is an Italian artist with 564 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,299. 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 Ottone Rosai sold in 2026 for $11,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ottone Rosai work worth?

Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ottone Rosai work is $10,299.

The median Ottone Rosai painting sells for $10,598 across 137 lots.

The median Ottone Rosai work on paper sells for $1,262 across 58 lots.

The median Ottone Rosai photograph sells for $10,716 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ottone Rosai paintings typically sell for $6,471–$16,392 (the middle half of 77 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 | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2026-02-13 |
| Paintings | 202 | $10,598†‡ | $93,294 | 67.8% | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 104 | $1,262 | $54,615 | 55.8% | 2026-09-25 |
| Photography | 2 | $10,716 | $10,716 | 50% | 2015-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $54,008 | $93,294 | — | 2023-12-05 |

† 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) | 19 | $3,827–$11,295† | $8,312† | $93,294 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $6,471–$16,392†‡ | $12,064†‡ | $52,482 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $852–$2,201 | $1,262 | $54,615 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $93,294 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $54,615 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $54,008 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $21,558 |
| Photography | 2015 | $10,716 |

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 Ottone Rosai worth?

Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ottone Rosai work is $10,299. The median Ottone Rosai painting sells for $10,598 across 137 lots. The median Ottone Rosai work on paper sells for $1,262 across 58 lots. The median Ottone Rosai photograph sells for $10,716 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ottone Rosai paintings typically sell for $6,471–$16,392 (the middle half of 77 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 Ottone Rosai painting?

Based on 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ottone Rosai painting is $10,598. 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 Ottone Rosai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ottone Rosai painting is $93,294.

### What is the average price of a Ottone Rosai work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ottone Rosai work on paper is $1,262.

### What is Ottone Rosai's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ottone Rosai work on paper is $54,615.

### What is the average price of a medium Ottone Rosai painting?

Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ottone Rosai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,064, 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 small Ottone Rosai painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ottone Rosai painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ottone Rosai's auction record?

Ottone Rosai's auction record is $93,294, set in 2022.

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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, “Ottone Rosai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ottone-rosai (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.