> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-masi · updated 2026-11-02

# Paolo Masi (b. 1933)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Paolo Masi at 11 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $582 including buyer’s premium (middle half $348–$725, n=9). The auction record is $8,886 for Composizione di 4 opere, tecnica mista su cartone in scatole di plexiglass (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composizione di 4 opere, tecnica mista su cartone in scatole di plexiglass, 1933 | Mixed media | $8,886 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Cart. IV, 1975 | 40.00 Cart. IV, 1975 Tecnica mista (matita e collage su cartone rigato) 40 x 40 x 5 cm | $2,235 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 3 | Cart. II, 1975 | 40.00 Cart. II, 1975 Tecnica mista (cartone rigato) 40 x 40 x 4 cm | $2,095 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled (enamel on corrugated cardboard, in plexiglass box), 2020 | Enamel on corrugated cardboard, in plexiglass box | $1,963 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Senza titolo, 1992 | Senza titolo, 1992 tecnica mista su tavola | $1,755 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2011 | In a plexiglass case | $1,643 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1992 | Mixed media on panel | $1,404 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| 8 | Senza titolo, 1976 | Tecnica mista su cartone | $1,402 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2007 | Acrilico su cartone ondulato | $1,319 | Area Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1975 | Entro teca in plexiglass | $1,311 | Area Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $1,522 |
| Paintings | 6 | $535 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,362 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $537 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Masi is an artist with 270 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,018. 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 Masi sold in 2026 for $1,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Paolo Masi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paolo Masi work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Masi work is $1,018.

The median Paolo Masi painting sells for $535 across 10 lots.

The median Paolo Masi work on paper sells for $1,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 33.3% | 2021-04-22 |
| Paintings | 13 | $535† | $2,042† | 76.9% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,773 | $2,235 | — | 2026-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,235 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,042† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,319 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,311 |

† 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 Masi worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Masi work is $1,018. The median Paolo Masi painting sells for $535 across 10 lots. The median Paolo Masi work on paper sells for $1,773 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 Masi painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Masi painting is $535. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paolo Masi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Masi painting is $2,042. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,042 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Paolo Masi's auction record is $9,505, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Masi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-masi (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.