Salvatore Melani (1902–1934)
Salvatore Melani is an Italian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $351. 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 Melani sold in 2026 for $378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Salvatore Melani on OpeningBid →What is a Salvatore Melani work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvatore Melani work is $351.
The median Salvatore Melani sculpture sells for $325 across 10 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 | 15 | $325†‡ | $1,446 | 66.7% | 2026-04-29 |
† 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) | 8 | $276–$518†‡ | $325†‡ | $1,446 |
† 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 | 2012 | $1,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $946‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Salvatore Melani worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvatore Melani work is $351. The median Salvatore Melani sculpture sells for $325 across 10 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 Melani sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvatore Melani sculpture is $325. 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 Melani's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvatore Melani sculpture is $1,446.
What is Salvatore Melani's auction record?
Salvatore Melani's auction record is $1,446, set in 2012.
See the full Salvatore Melani record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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