Paolo Scheggi (1940–1971)
What is Paolo Scheggi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Paolo Scheggi at 16 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $55,871 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,707–$91,113, n=5). The auction record is $1,806,887 for Intersuperficie curva bianca (2015, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intersuperficie curva bianca | Acrilico bianco su tele sovrapposte | $1,806,887 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Intersuperficie curva bianca, 1967 | White acrylic on three superimposed canvases | $1,802,807 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 3 | Intersuperficie curva bianca, 1966 | White acrylic on three superimposed canvases | $1,325,096 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Intersuperficie curva dal rosso, 1963 | Acrilico rosso su tre tele sovrapposte | $750,618 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Eclisse, 1969 | White acrylic on 3 superimposed canvases | $686,455 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Intersuperficie Blu – Opera 6 | Acrylic on layered canvases | $681,045 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Intersuperficie Bianca | White acrylic on three superimposed canvases | $623,015 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Intersuperficie curva, 1969 | Acrilico bianco su tre tele sovrapposte | $574,261 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Zone riflesse, 1962 | Acrilico rosso su tre tele sovrapposte | $502,649 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | Zone riflesse, acrilico blu su tre tele sovrapposte, 1940 | — | $476,540 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $248,633 |
| Other | 17 | $55,871 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $455,423 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $212,562 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $9,267 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Scheggi is an Italian artist with 171 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $136,051. 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 Scheggi sold in 2025 for $455,423, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Scheggi work is $136,051.
The median Paolo Scheggi painting sells for $235,748 across 48 lots.
The median Paolo Scheggi print sells for $1,327 across 13 lots.
The median Paolo Scheggi sculpture sells for $34,702 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paolo Scheggi paintings typically sell for $138,562–$351,792 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 | 14 | $1,327†‡ | $4,660† | 92.9% | 2025-05-29 |
| Paintings | 56 | $235,748 | $1.8M | 85.7% | 2025-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $154 | $25,585 | 83.3% | 2026-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $34,702‡ | $47,993 | 66.7% | 2022-02-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $320,106‡ | $1.8M | — | 2025-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paolo Scheggi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $1,327 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $235,748, record $1,806,887. A typical Paolo Scheggi painting sells for around 178× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $320,106.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $383–$722†‡ | $613†‡ | $2,707 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,602–$4,473† | $3,816† | $4,660† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $138,562–$351,792 | $231,833 | $1.8M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $47,993 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $42,133 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $25,585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,660† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,473† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $162 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paolo Scheggi worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Scheggi work is $136,051. The median Paolo Scheggi painting sells for $235,748 across 48 lots. The median Paolo Scheggi print sells for $1,327 across 13 lots. The median Paolo Scheggi sculpture sells for $34,702 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paolo Scheggi paintings typically sell for $138,562–$351,792 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 Scheggi painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Scheggi painting is $235,748.
What is Paolo Scheggi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Scheggi painting is $1,806,887.
What is the average price of a Paolo Scheggi print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Scheggi print is $1,327. 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 Scheggi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Scheggi print is $4,660. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,660 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Paolo Scheggi painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paolo Scheggi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $231,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paolo Scheggi's auction record?
Paolo Scheggi's auction record is $1,806,887, set in 2015.
See the full Paolo Scheggi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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