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# Renato Guttuso (1912–1987)

## What is Renato Guttuso’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 712 auction results for Renato Guttuso at 52 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $271–$4,497, n=130). The auction record is $247,180 for Van Gogh presenta il suo orecchio tagliato al bordello di Arles (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Gogh presenta il suo orecchio tagliato al bordello di Arles | Canvas | $247,180 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Aranceto Notturno, 1957 | Oil paint | $227,614 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Passaggio pedonale, 1957 | Mixed media on paper | $218,520 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | La discussione, 1957 | Olio su carta intelata | $185,730 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | La Primavera | — | $168,345 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Coltivazione del limone nel napoletano, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $159,432 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 7 | Scrivania e libri, 1963 | Olio su tela | $144,996 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Tetti di Roma, 1964 | Olio su tela | $143,965 | Sotheby's | May 2012 |
| 9 | I tagliaboschi | Olio su tela | $140,626 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Studio di oggetti, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $129,348 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 159 | $19,289 |
| Works on paper | 71 | $2,367 |
| Other | 138 | $672 |
| Prints | 123 | $274 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $53,104 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 140 | $1,664 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 295 | $822 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 712 results from 52 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Renato Guttuso is an Italian artist with 1,388 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,665. 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 Renato Guttuso sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Renato Guttuso works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Renato Guttuso work worth?

Across 706 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renato Guttuso work is $1,665.

The median Renato Guttuso print sells for $251 across 202 lots.

The median Renato Guttuso painting sells for $20,771 across 195 lots.

The median Renato Guttuso work on paper sells for $2,194 across 144 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Renato Guttuso prints typically sell for $153–$396 (the middle half of 139 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Renato Guttuso paintings typically sell for $11,107–$41,660 (the middle half of 103 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 | 247 | $251†‡ | $3,520 | 81.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 241 | $20,771†‡ | $227,614 | 80.9% | 2026-08-18 |
| Works on Paper | 187 | $2,194†‡ | $106,753 | 77% | 2026-09-25 |
| Photography | 6 | $23,039 | $26,790 | 50% | 2019-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $109,167†‡ | $247,180 | — | 2025-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Renato Guttuso's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (247 lots) median $251 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (241 lots) median $20,771, record $227,614. A typical Renato Guttuso painting sells for around 83× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $109,167.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $200–$390†‡ | $263†‡ | $2,724 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 139 | $153–$396†‡ | $234†‡ | $3,520 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,251–$16,627† | $8,275† | $33,896 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 103 | $11,107–$41,660†‡ | $21,397†‡ | $144,996 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $17,679–$108,558†‡ | $56,041†‡ | $227,614 |

† 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) | 58 | $951–$2,995†‡ | $1,664†‡ | $28,911 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $1,457–$3,955†‡ | $2,426†‡ | $18,885 |

† 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 | 2022 | $227,614 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $218,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $106,753 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $28,911 |
| Photography | 2015 | $26,790 |
| Photography | 2015 | $19,289 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,724 |

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 Renato Guttuso worth?

Across 706 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renato Guttuso work is $1,665. The median Renato Guttuso print sells for $251 across 202 lots. The median Renato Guttuso painting sells for $20,771 across 195 lots. The median Renato Guttuso work on paper sells for $2,194 across 144 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Renato Guttuso prints typically sell for $153–$396 (the middle half of 139 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Renato Guttuso paintings typically sell for $11,107–$41,660 (the middle half of 103 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 Renato Guttuso print?

Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renato Guttuso print is $251. 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 Renato Guttuso's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Renato Guttuso print is $3,520.

### What is the average price of a Renato Guttuso painting?

Based on 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renato Guttuso painting is $20,771. 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 Renato Guttuso's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Renato Guttuso painting is $227,614.

### What is the average price of a Renato Guttuso work on paper?

Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renato Guttuso work on paper is $2,194. 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 Renato Guttuso's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Renato Guttuso work on paper is $106,753.

### What is the average price of a medium Renato Guttuso print?

Based on 139 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Renato Guttuso print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $234, 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 Renato Guttuso painting?

Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Renato Guttuso painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,397, 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 Renato Guttuso's auction record?

Renato Guttuso's auction record is $247,180, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.