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# Paolo Buffa (1903–1970)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 614 auction results for Paolo Buffa at 37 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,546 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,738–$12,862, n=131). The auction record is $90,043 for Rare pair of armchairs (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare pair of armchairs | Walnut, cane, fabric | $90,043 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Illuminated bar cabinet, circa 1940 | Cartridge brass | $72,498 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | model no. 118/F, 1950s | Walnut, fabric | $66,358 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Important and rare dining table, 1930s | Painted steel, breccia delle Alpi marble | $62,866 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | set of eight armchairs from the Hotel Bristol, Merano, 1950 | Walnut | $62,500 | Wright | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | Rare sideboard, circa 1940 | Bronze | $60,557 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Pair of wardrobes, early 1950s | Cartridge brass | $52,353 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Chandelier, circa 1945 | Painted wood, painted brass, brass, fabric shades | $48,794 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Rare sofa, circa 1945 | Painted wood, fabric | $48,794 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Unique dressing table, circa 1950 | Glass | $48,108 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 33 | $9,705 |
| Other | 331 | $6,875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 159 | $9,120 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 190 | $5,724 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $421 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 614 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Buffa is an Italian artist with 1,139 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,651. 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 Buffa sold in 2026 for $10,336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Paolo Buffa works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paolo Buffa work worth?

Across 612 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Buffa work is $3,651.

The median Paolo Buffa sculpture sells for $12,582 across 32 lots.

The median Paolo Buffa work on paper sells for $337 across 4 lots.

The median Paolo Buffa painting sells for $2,220 across 3 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 | $7,827 | $7,827 | — | 2010-03-24 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,220† | $2,350† | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $337 | $1,343 | 66.7% | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $12,582† | $62,866 | 78% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $40,142 | $90,043 | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Paolo Buffa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $7,827. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,220, record $2,350. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,350 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $40,142.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,765–$21,649 | $16,111 | $36,618 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $5,251–$15,000† | $10,451† | $62,866 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $62,866 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $60,557 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $7,827 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,350† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,220† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,343 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $421 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Buffa worth?

Across 612 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Buffa work is $3,651. The median Paolo Buffa sculpture sells for $12,582 across 32 lots. The median Paolo Buffa work on paper sells for $337 across 4 lots. The median Paolo Buffa painting sells for $2,220 across 3 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 Buffa sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Buffa sculpture is $12,582. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paolo Buffa's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Buffa sculpture is $62,866.

### What is the average price of a large Paolo Buffa sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paolo Buffa sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,451, 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 medium Paolo Buffa sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paolo Buffa sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paolo Buffa's auction record?

Paolo Buffa's auction record is $90,043, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paolo Buffa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-buffa (updated 2026-11-03).

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.