Salvatore Fiume (1915–2015)
What is Salvatore Fiume’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 152 auction results for Salvatore Fiume at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,436 including buyer’s premium (middle half $383–$6,973, n=16). The auction record is $21,570 for Cavalli di pietra (2023, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavalli di pietra, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $21,570 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 2 | Monumento al gallo, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $17,411 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 3 | Il Supplizio di Niccolò di Tuldo, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $17,246 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 4 | Isole di pietra | Oil on masonite | $13,781 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 5 | La statua equestre dell'isola, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $13,139 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Nudi distesi, 1958 | Oil Painting on masonite | $13,062 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 7 | Rocca sur Mare | Oil on canvas | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 8 | Unique chaise lounge, 1960 | Enamel | $12,350 | Wright | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Il Cavaliere della Notte, 1976 | Il Cavaliere della Notte | $11,948 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Female nude with bull | Oil Painting | $10,643 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $5,511 |
| Sculpture | 12 | $1,743 |
| Other | 10 | $320 |
| Prints | 10 | $266 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,302 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $4,022 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,011 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 152 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Salvatore Fiume is an Italian artist with 427 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,107. 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 Salvatore Fiume sold in 2025 for $8,683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvatore Fiume work is $3,107.
The median Salvatore Fiume painting sells for $5,266 across 67 lots.
The median Salvatore Fiume print sells for $225 across 30 lots.
The median Salvatore Fiume work on paper sells for $3,575 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Salvatore Fiume paintings typically sell for $2,704–$7,781 (the middle half of 41 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 | 42 | $225† | $492 | 71.4% | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 104 | $5,266†‡ | $21,570 | 64.4% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,575 | $5,810 | 50% | 2025-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $671† | $7,500 | 71.4% | 2025-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $17,329‡ | $21,683‡ | — | 2024-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Salvatore Fiume's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $225 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (104 lots) median $5,266, record $21,570. A typical Salvatore Fiume painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $17,329.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $74–$152† | $125† | $329 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,458–$5,458† | $3,429† | $8,772 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $2,704–$7,781†‡ | $4,631†‡ | $21,570 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,780–$14,166 | $8,735 | $17,411 |
† 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 | 2023 | $21,570 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,411 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $5,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,340 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $847† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $492 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $391 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Salvatore Fiume worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvatore Fiume work is $3,107. The median Salvatore Fiume painting sells for $5,266 across 67 lots. The median Salvatore Fiume print sells for $225 across 30 lots. The median Salvatore Fiume work on paper sells for $3,575 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Salvatore Fiume paintings typically sell for $2,704–$7,781 (the middle half of 41 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 Salvatore Fiume painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvatore Fiume painting is $5,266. 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 Salvatore Fiume's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvatore Fiume painting is $21,570.
What is the average price of a Salvatore Fiume print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvatore Fiume print is $225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Salvatore Fiume's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvatore Fiume print is $492.
What is the average price of a medium Salvatore Fiume painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Salvatore Fiume painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,631, 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 Salvatore Fiume's auction record?
Salvatore Fiume's auction record is $21,683, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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