Salvo (1947–2015)
What is Salvo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 343 auction results for Salvo at 27 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $32,676 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,186–$75,977, n=84). The auction record is $1,115,062 for Il Mattino (The Morning) (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Il Mattino (The Morning), 1994 | Oil paint | $1,115,062 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Il giorno fu pieno di lampi la sera verranno le stelle (The day was full of lightning in the evening stars will come out), 1991 | Oil paint | $843,966 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Una domenica di gennaio a Sant' Anna, 2009 | Oil paint | $756,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Mattino di primavera (Spring Morning), 2007 | Oil paint | $652,878 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | La fine del giorno (The End of the Day), 2014 | Oil paint | $616,041 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Prima primavera, 1996 | Oil paint | $495,300 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | San Nicola Arcella, 2005 | Oil paint | $485,193 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil on canvas | $484,572 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Maggio, 2009 | Oil paint | $482,600 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 10 | Mediterraneo, 2008 | Oil paint | $469,615 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 185 | $57,150 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $32,468 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $8,190 |
| Other | 46 | $2,160 |
| Prints | 13 | $476 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $272,995 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 113 | $62,497 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $14,731 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 343 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Salvo is an Italian artist with 520 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $39,369. 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 Salvo sold in 2026 for $42,876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 343 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvo work is $39,369.
The median Salvo painting sells for $56,652 across 223 lots.
The median Salvo work on paper sells for $2,583 across 25 lots.
The median Salvo print sells for $542 across 23 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Salvo paintings typically sell for $49,864–$123,070 (the middle half of 100 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Salvo paintings typically sell for $13,812–$43,947 (the middle half of 75 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 | 26 | $542 | $8,690 | 88.5% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 258 | $56,652†‡ | $1.1M | 86.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $2,583† | $42,876 | 96.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $31,600 | $52,930 | 88.9% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $185,612‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Salvo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $542 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (258 lots) median $56,652, record $1,115,062. A typical Salvo painting sells for around 105× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $185,612.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $456–$579 | $557 | $1,090 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $406–$759 | $476 | $8,690 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $13,812–$43,947†‡ | $23,940†‡ | $128,927 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 100 | $49,864–$123,070†‡ | $72,881†‡ | $756,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $128,091–$483,093† | $265,664† | $1.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,467–$4,890† | $2,273† | $28,443 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $22,009–$31,600 | $22,982 | $33,336 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $843,966 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $52,930 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $42,876 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $39,074 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $28,443 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,165 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Salvo worth?
Across 343 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvo work is $39,369. The median Salvo painting sells for $56,652 across 223 lots. The median Salvo work on paper sells for $2,583 across 25 lots. The median Salvo print sells for $542 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Salvo paintings typically sell for $49,864–$123,070 (the middle half of 100 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Salvo paintings typically sell for $13,812–$43,947 (the middle half of 75 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 Salvo painting?
Based on 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvo painting is $56,652. 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 Salvo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvo painting is $1,115,062.
What is the average price of a Salvo work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvo work on paper is $2,583. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Salvo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvo work on paper is $42,876.
What is the average price of a Salvo print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvo print is $542.
What is Salvo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvo print is $8,690.
What is the average price of a medium Salvo painting?
Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Salvo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,881, 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 the average price of a small Salvo painting?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Salvo painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,940, 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 Salvo's auction record?
Salvo's auction record is $1,115,062, set in 2023.
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