> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/salvo · updated 2026-11-02

# Salvo (1947–2015)

## What is Salvo’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 185 | $57,150 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $32,468 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $8,190 |
| Other | 46 | $2,160 |
| Prints | 13 | $476 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**12 Salvo works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Salvo work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Salvo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/salvo (updated 2026-11-02).

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.