Paolo Ventura (b. 1968)
What is Paolo Ventura’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Paolo Ventura at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,293 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,625–$5,432, n=21). The auction record is $19,160 for Confesso a mio fratello della mia felicità (2026, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confesso a mio fratello della mia felicità, 2016 | Collage di | $19,160 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Domenica Pomeriggio, 1968 | Photocollage with acrylic paint | $18,750 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Bagno Autunnale #2 from Collage, 2017 | Unique hand-painted photographic collage, mounted | $18,537 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Eclissi Totale #3, 2017 | A collage comprised of 16 hand-painted photographs | $16,510 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | The Very Old Elephant, 2020 | Painting with photographic mixed media collage on paper | $13,970 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Behind the Walls #07 A & B (diptych) | Digital chromogenic prints | $11,875 | Freeman's Hindman | Jan 2021 |
| 7 | Winter Stories #60, 2007 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro | $11,724 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Il tabarro, Teatro Regio, Torino, 2015 | 25 stampe a getto d'inchiostro acquarellate a mano, montate a mosaico | $8,648 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Behind the walls #4, 2011 | Stampa getto d'inchiostro | $8,544 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Senza titolo (due stampe a getto d'inchiostro con tempera), 2013 | Due stampe a getto d'inchiostro parzialmente sovrapposte con interventi a tempera | $8,247 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 47 | $4,078 |
| Photographs | 17 | $3,810 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $6,230 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $4,438 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,478 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Ventura is an artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $3,898. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paolo Ventura sold in 2026 for $4,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paolo Ventura on OpeningBid →What is a Paolo Ventura work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Ventura work is $3,898.
The median Paolo Ventura photograph sells for $2,221 across 31 lots.
The median Paolo Ventura print sells for $4,289 across 25 lots.
The median Paolo Ventura work on paper sells for $5,507 across 4 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 | 25 | $4,289 | $11,724 | — | 2026-05-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,964 | $3,635 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,507 | $19,160 | 80% | 2026-05-18 |
| Photography | 41 | $2,221‡ | $18,750 | 75.6% | 2026-09-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,644 | $19,160 | — | 2026-04-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paolo Ventura's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $4,289. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,964, record $3,635. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $18,644.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,104–$4,142 | $2,546 | $4,219 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,374–$5,874 | $4,505 | $8,648 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,505–$5,435 | $4,522 | $11,724 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,074–$1,627 | $1,258 | $2,736 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,152–$7,160 | $4,171 | $16,510 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,810–$13,970‡ | $5,715‡ | $18,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $19,160 |
| Photography | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Photography | 2021 | $18,537 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,724 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,648 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,609 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,635 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,293 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paolo Ventura worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Ventura work is $3,898. The median Paolo Ventura photograph sells for $2,221 across 31 lots. The median Paolo Ventura print sells for $4,289 across 25 lots. The median Paolo Ventura work on paper sells for $5,507 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Paolo Ventura photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Ventura photograph is $2,221. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paolo Ventura's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Ventura photograph is $18,750.
What is the average price of a Paolo Ventura print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Ventura print is $4,289.
What is Paolo Ventura's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Ventura print is $11,724.
What is the average price of a medium Paolo Ventura print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paolo Ventura print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,505, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Paolo Ventura photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paolo Ventura photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paolo Ventura's auction record?
Paolo Ventura's auction record is $19,160, set in 2026.
See the full Paolo Ventura record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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