Paolo Sala (1859–1924)
What is Paolo Sala’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Paolo Sala at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $706 including buyer’s premium (middle half $518–$1,667, n=8). The auction record is $49,860 for Parliament Square, London (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parliament Square, London, circa 1900 | Oil on board | $49,860 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | London street in the rain, circa 1919 | Works on paper | $12,431 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 3 | Broad Sanctuary (Londra), 1902 | Olio su tela | $12,090 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | A northern Italian lake landscape, 1859 | Oil paint | $11,030 | Christie's | Dec 2000 |
| 5 | Venice, 1859 | Oil on panel | $10,847 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | The Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute viewed from the Bacino; Santa Maria della Salute from The Grand Canal, 1859 | Painting | $10,091 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 7 | Santa Maria della Salute, 1900 | Watercolor on paper | $8,813 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2004 |
| 8 | The Grand Canal, Venice, with Santa Maria della Salute in the distance, 1859 | Watercolor | $8,260 | Christie's | Jul 2001 |
| 9 | Westminster Abbey, 1859 | Painting | $5,869 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Lavandaie al Lago di Mergozzo | Olio su cartone | $4,485 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,228 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $2,323 |
| Other | 12 | $672 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,240 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,090 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Sala is an Italian artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,622. 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 Sala sold in 2026 for $2,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Sala work is $1,622.
The median Paolo Sala work on paper sells for $1,051 across 23 lots.
The median Paolo Sala painting sells for $2,242 across 25 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 | 33 | $2,242†‡ | $49,860 | 75.8% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $1,051†‡ | $12,431 | 63.9% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,431 | $49,860 | — | 2024-09-25 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $832–$3,287†‡ | $1,309†‡ | $10,847 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,088–$10,188†‡ | $3,985†‡ | $49,860 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $402–$860‡ | $582‡ | $4,047‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $826–$4,471† | $2,323† | $12,431 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $49,860 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $12,431 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $8,813 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paolo Sala worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Sala work is $1,622. The median Paolo Sala work on paper sells for $1,051 across 23 lots. The median Paolo Sala painting sells for $2,242 across 25 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 Sala work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Sala work on paper is $1,051. 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 Sala's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Sala work on paper is $12,431.
What is the average price of a Paolo Sala painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Sala painting is $2,242. 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 Sala's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Sala painting is $49,860.
What is the average price of a small Paolo Sala painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paolo Sala painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,309, 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 the average price of a medium Paolo Sala work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paolo Sala work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,323, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paolo Sala's auction record?
Paolo Sala's auction record is $49,860, set in 2020.
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