Piero Ruggeri (1930–2009)
What is Piero Ruggeri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Piero Ruggeri at 16 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,107 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,154–$3,724, n=23). The auction record is $10,625 for Orti di Notte (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orti di Notte | Oil on canvas | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Sep 2010 |
| 2 | Figura al camp ad Rost, 1995 | Olio su tavola | $9,281 | Area Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2008 | Huile sur toile | $5,856 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Self portrait, 1960 | Oil Painting | $5,294 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 5 | Bucranio (Natura morta con paesaggio), 1958 | Olio su tela | $4,730 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Paesaggio, 1980 | Olio su tela | $4,284 | Area Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1958 | Olio su tela | $4,284 | Area Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Tramonto sul bosco, 1997 | Olio su masonite | $3,926 | Area Casa d'Aste | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Battaglia napoleonica, 1968-1969 | Tempera on paper applied on canvas | $3,521 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2026 |
| 10 | Paesaggio, 1982 | Olio su tela | $3,323 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $2,220 |
| Other | 5 | $466 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,213 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $2,183 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,257 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Piero Ruggeri is an Italian artist with 236 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,793. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Piero Ruggeri sold in 2026 for $2,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Ruggeri work is $1,793.
The median Piero Ruggeri painting sells for $2,145 across 58 lots.
The median Piero Ruggeri work on paper sells for $700 across 3 lots.
The median Piero Ruggeri print sells for $43 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Ruggeri paintings typically sell for $1,694–$4,284 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $43 | $43 | — | 2025-05-12 |
| Paintings | 68 | $2,145† | $10,625 | 85.3% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $700† | $749 | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,281 | $10,625 | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Piero Ruggeri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $43. Paintings (68 lots) median $2,145, record $10,625. A typical Piero Ruggeri painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,281.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,181–$1,989† | $1,434† | $2,427 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,694–$4,284† | $2,360† | $10,625 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,300–$3,521† | $2,905† | $5,294 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,281 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $749 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $700† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $43 |
† 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 Piero Ruggeri worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Ruggeri work is $1,793. The median Piero Ruggeri painting sells for $2,145 across 58 lots. The median Piero Ruggeri work on paper sells for $700 across 3 lots. The median Piero Ruggeri print sells for $43 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Ruggeri paintings typically sell for $1,694–$4,284 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Piero Ruggeri painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Ruggeri painting is $2,145. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Piero Ruggeri's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Ruggeri painting is $10,625.
What is the average price of a medium Piero Ruggeri painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piero Ruggeri painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Piero Ruggeri painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Piero Ruggeri painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Piero Ruggeri's auction record?
Piero Ruggeri's auction record is $10,625, set in 2010.
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