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# Renzo Vespignani (1924–2001)

## What is Renzo Vespignani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 180 auction results for Renzo Vespignani at 15 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $146 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$553, n=28). The auction record is $11,369 for Figura e giornali (2012, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figura e giornali, 1963 | OIL ON CANVAS | $11,369 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2012 |
| 2 | Car park, 1959 | Oil Painting | $10,360 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| 3 | Mia madre e la bandiera della Congregazione, 1970-1971 | Olio su tela | $10,352 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Suburb, 1956 | Oil Painting | $7,687 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 5 | Notte di S. Lorenzo, 1993 | Olio su tela | $6,536 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Figura seduta, 1965 | Olio su tela | $5,912 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Gabriele d'Annunzio | Gabriele d'Annunzio | $5,850 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| 8 | Returning home, evening | Oil Painting | $5,835 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 9 | Natura morta, 1962 | Olio su carta applicata su tela | $5,464 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 10 | Peonie recise, 1990 | Olio su cartone | $4,902 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $4,125 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $690 |
| Other | 74 | $308 |
| Prints | 36 | $160 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,715 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $914 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $209 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 180 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Renzo Vespignani is an Italian artist with 367 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $342. 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 Renzo Vespignani sold in 2026 for $462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Renzo Vespignani work worth?

Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renzo Vespignani work is $342.

The median Renzo Vespignani print sells for $149 across 75 lots.

The median Renzo Vespignani painting sells for $3,989 across 35 lots.

The median Renzo Vespignani work on paper sells for $570 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Renzo Vespignani prints typically sell for $107–$215 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Renzo Vespignani prints typically sell for $93–$203 (the middle half of 20 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 | 96 | $149 | $2,330 | 78.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 52 | $3,989†‡ | $11,369 | 67.3% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $570 | $3,103 | 75% | 2026-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $7,111 | $11,369 | — | 2021-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Renzo Vespignani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (96 lots) median $149 with 78.1% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $3,989, record $11,369. A typical Renzo Vespignani painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $7,111.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $107–$215 | $139 | $2,330 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $93–$203 | $146 | $1,398 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,337–$5,183†‡ | $2,694†‡ | $10,360 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,853–$5,912‡ | $4,680‡ | $11,369 |

† 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) | 14 | $277–$1,318 | $587 | $3,103 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $414–$820 | $576 | $1,380 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $11,369 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $10,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,103 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,330 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $2,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,553 |

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 Renzo Vespignani worth?

Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renzo Vespignani work is $342. The median Renzo Vespignani print sells for $149 across 75 lots. The median Renzo Vespignani painting sells for $3,989 across 35 lots. The median Renzo Vespignani work on paper sells for $570 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Renzo Vespignani prints typically sell for $107–$215 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Renzo Vespignani prints typically sell for $93–$203 (the middle half of 20 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 Renzo Vespignani print?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renzo Vespignani print is $149.

### What is Renzo Vespignani's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Renzo Vespignani print is $2,330.

### What is the average price of a Renzo Vespignani painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renzo Vespignani painting is $3,989. 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 Renzo Vespignani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Renzo Vespignani painting is $11,369.

### What is the average price of a Renzo Vespignani work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renzo Vespignani work on paper is $570.

### What is Renzo Vespignani's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Renzo Vespignani work on paper is $3,103.

### What is the average price of a small Renzo Vespignani print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Renzo Vespignani print (small (under 50 cm)) is $139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Renzo Vespignani print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Renzo Vespignani print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $146, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Renzo Vespignani's auction record?

Renzo Vespignani's auction record is $11,369, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Renzo Vespignani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/renzo-vespignani (updated 2026-11-03).

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.