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# Paolo Federico Garretto (b. 1903)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Paolo Federico Garretto at 7 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,875–$2,794, n=5). The auction record is $4,000 for Amilcar (2007, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nestle Milk Chocolate Enamel Sign | Enamel on steel | $3,328 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | BP ETHYL, 1903 | Fluid drawing | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | BP ETHYL., 1934 | — | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amilcar, 1929 | Poster | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 2 | Amilcar / Elle Est Passée!, 1929 | Poster | $2,794 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | ITALIAN LINE, 1937 | Silkscreen | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | EXPRESS 1937, 1937 | Poster | $1,955 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | AMILCAR / ELLE EST PASSÉE!, 1929 | Print | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 6 | ITALIAN LINE, 1937 | Silkscreen | $1,560 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | AMILCAR / ELLE EST PASSÉE!, 1929 | Print | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 13 | $1,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Federico Garretto is an Italian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,718. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paolo Federico Garretto sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paolo Federico Garretto work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Federico Garretto work is $1,718.

The median Paolo Federico Garretto print sells for $1,468 across 13 lots.

The median Paolo Federico Garretto work on paper sells for $1,553 across 2 lots.

The median Paolo Federico Garretto photograph sells for $1,250 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $1,468 | $4,000 | 68.4% | 2026-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,553 | $1,875 | 66.7% | 2025-04-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | — | 2018-05-03 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,136–$1,856 | $1,365 | $2,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $960–$1,875 | $1,375 | $4,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,875 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,232 |

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 Federico Garretto worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Federico Garretto work is $1,718. The median Paolo Federico Garretto print sells for $1,468 across 13 lots. The median Paolo Federico Garretto work on paper sells for $1,553 across 2 lots. The median Paolo Federico Garretto photograph sells for $1,250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Paolo Federico Garretto print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Federico Garretto print is $1,468.

### What is Paolo Federico Garretto's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Federico Garretto print is $4,000.

### What is Paolo Federico Garretto's auction record?

Paolo Federico Garretto's auction record is $4,000, set in 2007.

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

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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.