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

# Paolo Monti (1908–1982)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Paolo Monti at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $827 including buyer’s premium (middle half $716–$1,073, n=19). The auction record is $3,007 for Chimigramma (2023, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chimigramma, 1965 | Vintage off camera gelatin silver print. Unique. Signed and dated recto | $2,389 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Senza titolo (Untitled), 1960 | Photographer's copyright credit stamp (verso) | $1,943 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Mariel, 1952 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,916 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Chimigramma 1961, 1961 | Vintage gelatine silver print with chemical treatments | $1,606 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Calle Veneziana, 1950 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,485 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1949 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,337 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | L'angelo della morte, Venezia, 1951 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,337 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chimigramma, 1962 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $3,007 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Chimigramma, 1962 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,052 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Ferrovie Nord Milano, anni 1950, 1950 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d’argento | $1,948 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $785 |
| Photographs | 65 | $751 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $751 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Monti is an Italian artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $759. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paolo Monti sold in 2026 for $1,179, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paolo Monti work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Monti work is $759.

The median Paolo Monti photograph sells for $767 across 66 lots.

The median Paolo Monti print sells for $818 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paolo Monti photographs typically sell for $316–$1,102 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $818 | $1,948 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Photography | 105 | $767‡ | $4,129‡ | 62.9% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,698‡ | $4,129‡ | — | 2023-06-14 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $316–$1,102‡ | $761‡ | $4,129‡ |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $4,129‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $3,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,948 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $884 |

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

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 Monti worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Monti work is $759. The median Paolo Monti photograph sells for $767 across 66 lots. The median Paolo Monti print sells for $818 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paolo Monti photographs typically sell for $316–$1,102 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paolo Monti photograph?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Monti photograph is $767. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paolo Monti's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Monti photograph is $4,129. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Paolo Monti photograph?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paolo Monti photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $761, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Paolo Monti's auction record is $4,129, set in 2023. 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 Monti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-monti (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.