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# Saverio Terruso (1939–2003)

## What is Saverio Terruso’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Saverio Terruso at 7 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $203 including buyer’s premium (middle half $131–$248, n=25). The auction record is $3,890 for Harvest (1996, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvest | Oil Painting | $3,890 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 2 | Window and table | Oil Painting | $2,982 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1997 |
| 3 | Fruit and leaves | Oil Painting | $2,100 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 4 | Fruit and leaves | Oil Painting | $1,945 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 5 | Raccolta | Oil gold | $1,309 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 6 | Verso Montelepre, 1975 | Olio su tela su tavola | $657 | Area Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Alla finestra | Oil on canvas | $582 | Aste Bolaffi | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Al vento | Olio su tela | $534 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Albero | Olio su tavola | $469 | Area Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Oranti, 1939 | Olio su tavola | $445 | Area Casa d'Aste | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $207 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $276 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $203 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Saverio Terruso is an Italian artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $210. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Saverio Terruso sold in 2026 for $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Saverio Terruso work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Saverio Terruso work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saverio Terruso work is $210.

The median Saverio Terruso painting sells for $207 across 52 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Saverio Terruso paintings typically sell for $87–$308 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $207† | $3,890 | 81.3% | 2026-07-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,982 | $3,890 | — | 1997-12-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $203–$389† | $276† | $2,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $87–$308† | $204† | $3,890 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $3,890 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $2,982 |

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 Saverio Terruso worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saverio Terruso work is $210. The median Saverio Terruso painting sells for $207 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Saverio Terruso paintings typically sell for $87–$308 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Saverio Terruso painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Saverio Terruso painting is $207. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Saverio Terruso's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Saverio Terruso painting is $3,890.

### What is the average price of a medium Saverio Terruso painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Saverio Terruso painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Saverio Terruso painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Saverio Terruso painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Saverio Terruso's auction record?

Saverio Terruso's auction record is $3,890, set in 1996.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Saverio Terruso auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/saverio-terruso (updated 2026-11-03).

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.