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# Tancredi (1927–1964)

Tancredi is an Italian artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $58,595. 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 Tancredi sold in 2026 for $193,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tancredi work worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tancredi work is $58,595.

The median Tancredi painting sells for $188,522 across 28 lots.

The median Tancredi work on paper sells for $18,811 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $188,522 | $1.1M | 87.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $18,811 | $97,390 | 91.7% | 2023-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $204,611‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-05-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $95,454–$198,818 | $145,868 | $226,421 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $68,940–$311,587 | $209,841 | $1.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $26,174–$82,494 | $29,565 | $97,390 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $773,990 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $97,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $82,494 |

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 Tancredi worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tancredi work is $58,595. The median Tancredi painting sells for $188,522 across 28 lots. The median Tancredi work on paper sells for $18,811 across 11 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 Tancredi painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tancredi painting is $188,522.

### What is Tancredi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tancredi painting is $1,067,981.

### What is the average price of a Tancredi work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tancredi work on paper is $18,811.

### What is Tancredi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tancredi work on paper is $97,390.

### What is the average price of a large Tancredi painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tancredi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $209,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Tancredi painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tancredi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $145,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Tancredi's auction record?

Tancredi's auction record is $1,067,981, set in 2008.

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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, “Tancredi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tancredi (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.