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# Paolo Baratella (1935–2023)

## What is Paolo Baratella’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Paolo Baratella at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,153 including buyer’s premium (middle half $743–$2,340, n=7). The auction record is $4,077 for Ricordo di un cielo azzurro (2026, Area Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricordo di un cielo azzurro, 1965 | Olio su tela | $4,077 | Area Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Angelo azzurro, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,475 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Senza titolo (tecnica mista su cartoncino applicato su compensato), 1970 | Tecnica mista su cartoncino applicato su compensato | $2,530 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Rosso per J. P. Marat, 1970 | Tecnica mista su tela | $2,233 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Rosso per J. P. Marat, 1970 | Mixed media on canvas | $1,731 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Entra, sono disposta, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,590 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 7 | Revolution. Cronaca di un mal di testa, 1969 | Tecnica mista su tela emulsionata | $1,204 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | L'amore malato, 1974 | Tecnica mista e collage su tavola | $1,199 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2020 |
| 9 | Prova di giudizio universale, 1968 | Acrilico su tela | $1,153 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Colpevole, 1968 | — | $964 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,153 |
| Other | 9 | $906 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $863 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Baratella is an artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $820. 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 Paolo Baratella sold in 2026 for $4,077, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paolo Baratella work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Baratella work is $820.

The median Paolo Baratella painting sells for $941 across 20 lots.

The median Paolo Baratella work on paper sells for $906 across 5 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 | 23 | $941†‡ | $4,077 | 87% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $906 | $1,199 | — | 2025-07-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2026-04-22 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $404–$1,047†‡ | $533†‡ | $1,590 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $863–$938 | $906 | $1,199 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,077 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,475 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,199 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $938 |

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 Paolo Baratella worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Baratella work is $820. The median Paolo Baratella painting sells for $941 across 20 lots. The median Paolo Baratella work on paper sells for $906 across 5 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 Paolo Baratella painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Baratella painting is $941. 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 Paolo Baratella's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Baratella painting is $4,077.

### What is the average price of a medium Paolo Baratella painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paolo Baratella painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $533, 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 Paolo Baratella's auction record?

Paolo Baratella's auction record is $4,077, set in 2026.

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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, “Paolo Baratella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-baratella (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.