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# Riccardo Licata (1929–2014)

## What is Riccardo Licata’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 247 auction results for Riccardo Licata at 30 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $582 including buyer’s premium (middle half $94–$1,312, n=15). The auction record is $16,380 for Doppio Incalmo vase, model 3858 (2023, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doppio Incalmo vase, model 3858, 1956 | Glass | $16,380 | Wright | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Fantasia block, 1954 | Glass | $12,500 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Doppio incalmo murrina vase, 1956 | Glass | $11,250 | Wright | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | Senza titolo (tecnica mista su carta applicata su tela), 1956 | Tecnica mista su carta applicata su tela | $10,328 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 5 | vase, 1956 | Glass | $8,750 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Poema, 1980 | Egg tempera on canvas | $7,821 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Aquario Astratto, 1952 | Internal filament decoration | $6,250 | Wright | Dec 2009 |
| 8 | Doppio Incalmo vase, 1956 | Vase | $5,625 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 9 | Composizione, 1957 | Olio su tela | $5,368 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 10 | Doppio Incalmo vase, 1956 | Glass | $5,080 | Wright | Jun 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,169 |
| Other | 34 | $1,875 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $546 |
| Prints | 6 | $331 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $279 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $827 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 247 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Riccardo Licata is an Italian artist with 699 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $913. 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 Riccardo Licata sold in 2026 for $2,552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Riccardo Licata works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Riccardo Licata work worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Riccardo Licata work is $913.

The median Riccardo Licata painting sells for $1,826 across 73 lots.

The median Riccardo Licata print sells for $171 across 43 lots.

The median Riccardo Licata work on paper sells for $279 across 23 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 | 64 | $171† | $2,609 | 67.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 131 | $1,826†‡ | $7,821 | 55.7% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $279 | $913 | 65.7% | 2026-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $609 | $827 | 75% | 2024-06-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,484 | $1,484 | — | 2022-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,250 | $16,380 | — | 2023-03-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Riccardo Licata's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $171 with 67.2% sell-through. Paintings (131 lots) median $1,826, record $7,821. A typical Riccardo Licata painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $11,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $86–$253† | $108† | $390 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $660–$895†‡ | $779†‡ | $1,685 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,743–$2,866†‡ | $2,177†‡ | $5,368 |

† 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) | 5 | $101–$414 | $145 | $442 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,821 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,368 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,609 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $913 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $827 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $463 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $442 |

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 Riccardo Licata worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Riccardo Licata work is $913. The median Riccardo Licata painting sells for $1,826 across 73 lots. The median Riccardo Licata print sells for $171 across 43 lots. The median Riccardo Licata work on paper sells for $279 across 23 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 Riccardo Licata painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Riccardo Licata painting is $1,826. 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 Riccardo Licata's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Riccardo Licata painting is $7,821.

### What is the average price of a Riccardo Licata print?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Riccardo Licata print is $171. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Riccardo Licata's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Riccardo Licata print is $2,609.

### What is the average price of a Riccardo Licata work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Riccardo Licata work on paper is $279.

### What is Riccardo Licata's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Riccardo Licata work on paper is $913.

### What is the average price of a medium Riccardo Licata painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Riccardo Licata painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,177, 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 Riccardo Licata's auction record?

Riccardo Licata's auction record is $16,380, set in 2023.

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