Tobia Scarpa (1935–2011)
What is Tobia Scarpa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 362 auction results for Tobia Scarpa at 42 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,692 including buyer’s premium (middle half $837–$3,964, n=63). The auction record is $44,665 for Soriana Ensemble de salon (2020, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soriana Ensemble de salon, 1970 | Metal and textile | $44,665 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Set of six wall lights | Battuto glass, patinated steel | $27,940 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Jucker, 1963 | Lacquer | $25,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Pigreco, 1957 | Leather | $23,197 | Artcurial | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | model “Africa” of the series "Artona", 1970s | Solid wood, plywood and leather | $23,091 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | model "Africa" of the series "Artona", 1970s | Solid wood, plywood and leather | $21,876 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Pigreco, 1957 | Bois | $21,853 | Artcurial | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Biagio, 1968 | Onyx | $19,050 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Monumental Battuto vase, 1957 | Glass | $16,250 | Wright | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | model "Africa" of the series "Artona", 1970s | Solid wood, plywood and leather | $15,077 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $4,075 |
| Other | 257 | $1,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $2,519 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 94 | $1,651 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $974 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 362 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Tobia Scarpa is an Italian artist with 573 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,636. 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 Tobia Scarpa sold in 2026 for $26,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 358 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tobia Scarpa work is $1,636.
The median Tobia Scarpa sculpture sells for $3,961 across 5 lots.
The median Tobia Scarpa work on paper sells for $875 across 5 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $875 | $3,191 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,961† | $27,940 | 83.3% | 2026-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $19,050† | $44,665 | — | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,191 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,692 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tobia Scarpa worth?
Across 358 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tobia Scarpa work is $1,636. The median Tobia Scarpa sculpture sells for $3,961 across 5 lots. The median Tobia Scarpa work on paper sells for $875 across 5 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 Tobia Scarpa's auction record?
Tobia Scarpa's auction record is $44,665, set in 2020.
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