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# Riccardo Scarpa (1905–1999)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Riccardo Scarpa at 17 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,782 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,318–$2,075, n=6). The auction record is $13,527 for DÉESSE BASTET (2021, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DÉESSE BASTET | Bronze | $13,527 | Tajan | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Paire de lampes de table - Circa 1955, 1955 | Bronze | $10,620 | Artcurial | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Faucon stylisé, circa 1975 | Stone | $10,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Lampadaire | Bronze | $6,031 | Artcurial | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Hibou, circa 1945 | Carved mahogany | $4,750 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Paire de lampes de table | Bronze | $3,712 | Artcurial | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Paire de lampes de table | Bronze | $2,629 | Artcurial | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Gazelle, 1905 | Bronze | $2,389 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | RICCARDO SCARPA (1905-1999) | Gilded bronze | $2,161 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Tête de femme Pied de lampadaire | Bronze | $2,155 | Ader | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 26 | $1,646 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,237 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Riccardo Scarpa is an Italian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,386. 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 Scarpa is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,271; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Riccardo Scarpa work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Riccardo Scarpa work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Riccardo Scarpa work is $1,386.

The median Riccardo Scarpa sculpture sells for $1,546 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $1,546†‡ | $13,527 | 96.4% | 2026-09-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $570–$2,509†‡ | $1,225†‡ | $13,527 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $13,527 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $10,620 |

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 Scarpa worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Riccardo Scarpa work is $1,386. The median Riccardo Scarpa sculpture sells for $1,546 across 27 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 Scarpa sculpture?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Riccardo Scarpa sculpture is $1,546. 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 Scarpa's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Riccardo Scarpa sculpture is $13,527.

### What is the average price of a small Riccardo Scarpa sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Riccardo Scarpa sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,225, 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 Scarpa's auction record?

Riccardo Scarpa's auction record is $13,527, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Riccardo Scarpa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/riccardo-scarpa (updated 2026-11-02).

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.