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# Silvio Cavatorta (1899–1957)

## What is Silvio Cavatorta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Silvio Cavatorta at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,493 including buyer’s premium (middle half $931–$3,825, n=9). The auction record is $20,737 for Table sculpturale (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table sculpturale, 1950 | Ceramics | $20,737 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Desk | Italian walnut | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Silvio Cavatorta, attribué àBureau, 1950 | Glass | $8,901 | PIASA | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | shelving unit, 1948 | Shelving unit | $8,400 | Wright | May 2006 |
| 5 | SILVIO CAVATORTA (1899-1957), 1952 | Rosewood veneer | $5,650 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Mobile contenitore, circa 1950 | Struttura in legno, piano in cristallo molato | $4,473 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 7 | Headboard, 1955 | Aluminum | $4,000 | Wright | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Dining Table, 1950 | Mahogany | $3,825 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Coppia di comodini pensili, 1960 circa, 1960 | H 42 x 44 x 37 cm Coppia di comodini pensili in legno impiallacciato, struttura in metallo laccato, piani in vetro e dettagli in ottone disegno del 1960 circa legno, legno impiallacciato, metallo verniciato, ottone, vetro Manifattura italiana, Italia | $1,818 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Table basse, 1950 | Table basse | $1,493 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $3,825 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,061 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Silvio Cavatorta is an Italian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,912.

A work by Silvio Cavatorta sold in 2026 for $7,449, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Silvio Cavatorta work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Silvio Cavatorta work is $3,912.

The median Silvio Cavatorta work on paper sells for $1,246 across 2 lots.

The median Silvio Cavatorta sculpture sells for $4,000 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,246 | $1,818 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | — | 2021-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,818 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $675 |

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 Silvio Cavatorta worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Silvio Cavatorta work is $3,912. The median Silvio Cavatorta work on paper sells for $1,246 across 2 lots. The median Silvio Cavatorta sculpture sells for $4,000 across 1 lots.

### What is Silvio Cavatorta's auction record?

Silvio Cavatorta's auction record is $20,737, set in 2026.

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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, “Silvio Cavatorta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/silvio-cavatorta (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.