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# Rodolfo Aricò (1930–2002)

## What is Rodolfo Aricò’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Rodolfo Aricò at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,385 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,031–$27,622, n=8). The auction record is $57,545 for Area B (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area B, 1972 | Acrilico su tela | $57,545 | Sotheby's | May 2017 |
| 2 | Prospettiva rossa, 1972 | Olio su tela applicato su tavola, tre elementi | $56,938 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Casa prima, 1970-1972 | Casa prima, 1970-1972 Acrilici su tela, telai sagomati 270 x 360x 10 cm (4 moduli) | $55,865 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 4 | Oggetto non oggetto Omaggio a Kasimir 'Blu', 1967 | Acrylic on canvas laid on board, in four joined parts | $52,301 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Anomalia N. 3, 1969 | Acrilico su tela applicata su pannello sagomato | $37,418 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Decagono, 1989 | Painting | $28,652 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Senza titolo (oil on paper laid down on canvas), 1993 | Painting | $28,652 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Dissonanza, 1973 | Huile et cordes sur toile fixée sur panneaux de bois Signée et datée au dos du premie | $27,279 | PIASA | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Senza titolo (olio su tela applicata su tavola, dittico), 1970 | Oil on canvas | $25,728 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 10 | Senza titolo (acrilico su tre tele assemblate), 1973 | Acrilico su tre tele assemblate | $16,656 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $9,776 |
| Other | 13 | $683 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $37,418 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $1,638 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rodolfo Aricò is an Italian artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,770. 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 Rodolfo Aricò sold in 2026 for $16,656, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodolfo Aricò work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolfo Aricò work is $3,770.

The median Rodolfo Aricò painting sells for $9,776 across 23 lots.

The median Rodolfo Aricò work on paper sells for $1,084 across 4 lots.

The median Rodolfo Aricò print sells for $187 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $187 | $355 | — | 2021-06-16 |
| Paintings | 30 | $9,776 | $57,545 | 76.7% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,084 | $2,630 | 80% | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $119,644‡ | $145,912‡ | — | 2016-11-22 |

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

Rodolfo Aricò's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $187. Paintings (30 lots) median $9,776, record $57,545. A typical Rodolfo Aricò painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $119,644.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,401–$9,496 | $2,838 | $28,652 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $25,728–$55,865 | $37,418 | $57,545 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $57,545 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $56,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,630 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,484 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $187 |

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 Rodolfo Aricò worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolfo Aricò work is $3,770. The median Rodolfo Aricò painting sells for $9,776 across 23 lots. The median Rodolfo Aricò work on paper sells for $1,084 across 4 lots. The median Rodolfo Aricò print sells for $187 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rodolfo Aricò painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolfo Aricò painting is $9,776.

### What is Rodolfo Aricò's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolfo Aricò painting is $57,545.

### What is the average price of a medium Rodolfo Aricò painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodolfo Aricò painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,838, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rodolfo Aricò's auction record?

Rodolfo Aricò's auction record is $145,912, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Rodolfo Aricò auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rodolfo-arico (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.