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# Salvatore Scarpitta (1887–1948)

## What is Salvatore Scarpitta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Salvatore Scarpitta at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,600–$154,519, n=13). The auction record is $2,790,000 for Untitled (bandages and mixed media) (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (bandages and mixed media), 1958 | Mixed media | $2,790,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | High Bride, 1960 | Bandages and mixed media on canvas | $2,348,639 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | The Corn Queen, 1959 | Wool | $1,445,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 4 | Ammiraglio, 1958 | Bende e olio | $1,257,595 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Red Freight, 1961 | Mixed media | $1,243,961 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Harness for Loving, 1964 | Painted canvas, hooks and belts | $1,188,221 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | In tolda, 1958 | Bandages and mixed media | $1,123,546 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Helikon, 1959 | Mixed media | $1,079,500 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Runner arriving, 1960 | Mixed media | $1,058,396 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Red ladder n. 2 | Bende, resina e olio su tavola | $751,478 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 44 | $172,445 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $60,480 |
| Paintings | 32 | $26,842 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $125,916 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $40,471 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,732 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Salvatore Scarpitta is an American artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $95,733.

A work by Salvatore Scarpitta sold in 2026 for $114,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Salvatore Scarpitta works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Salvatore Scarpitta work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvatore Scarpitta work is $95,733.

The median Salvatore Scarpitta painting sells for $14,162 across 13 lots.

The median Salvatore Scarpitta sculpture sells for $11,750 across 11 lots.

The median Salvatore Scarpitta work on paper sells for $5,925 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $378 | $572 | 62.5% | 2026-01-23 |
| Paintings | 19 | $14,162 | $751,478 | 68.4% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $5,925 | $6,516 | 37.5% | 2024-11-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $11,750† | $269,990 | 68.8% | 2024-07-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $316,417 | $2.8M | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Salvatore Scarpitta's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $378 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $14,162, record $751,478. A typical Salvatore Scarpitta painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 38 lots) the median is $316,417.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,107–$262,662 | $17,056 | $751,478 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,582–$85,449 | $11,750 | $269,990 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $751,478 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $340,655 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $269,990 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $260,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,516 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $572 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $378 |

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 Salvatore Scarpitta worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvatore Scarpitta work is $95,733. The median Salvatore Scarpitta painting sells for $14,162 across 13 lots. The median Salvatore Scarpitta sculpture sells for $11,750 across 11 lots. The median Salvatore Scarpitta work on paper sells for $5,925 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Salvatore Scarpitta painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvatore Scarpitta painting is $14,162.

### What is Salvatore Scarpitta's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvatore Scarpitta painting is $751,478.

### What is the average price of a Salvatore Scarpitta sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvatore Scarpitta sculpture is $11,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Salvatore Scarpitta's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvatore Scarpitta sculpture is $269,990.

### What is Salvatore Scarpitta's auction record?

Salvatore Scarpitta's auction record is $2,790,000, 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.

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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.