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# Travail italien

## What is Travail italien’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 auction results for Travail italien at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,502 including buyer’s premium (middle half $466–$7,450, n=82). The auction record is $32,370 for Untitled (2015, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1950 | Velours et laiton | $32,370 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1950 | Velours et laiton | $28,323 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Travail Italien (XX) Bibliothèque modulable composée de dix, 1950 | Bibliothèque modulable | $28,143 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Fauteuil, bois et cuir, années 1960, 1960 | Fauteuil | $26,975 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1950 | Velours et laiton | $25,626 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Table basse, 1960 | Walnut | $23,472 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Travail italien (XXe) Paire de bibliothèques, 1950 | Travail italien (XXe) | $19,256 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Table, 1950 | Noyer verni | $14,236 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Travail italien (XX) Bibliothèque, 1950 | Travail italien (XX) | $14,184 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Travail italien (XXe) Paire de tables d’appoint, 1960 | Sapphire | $12,691 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 124 | $2,325 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $1,163 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $3,372 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $2,716 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $358 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Travail italien is an Italian artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,812. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Travail italien sold in 2026 for $8,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Travail italien work worth?

Across 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Travail italien work is $1,812.

The median Travail italien print sells for $981 across 14 lots.

The median Travail italien sculpture sells for $1,932 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $981 | $2,718 | — | 2021-11-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $1,932 | $8,175 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $26,300 | $32,370 | — | 2026-06-30 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $604–$1,510 | $755 | $2,718 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,792–$2,740 | $1,932 | $8,175 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $8,175 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,718 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,812 |

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 Travail italien worth?

Across 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Travail italien work is $1,812. The median Travail italien print sells for $981 across 14 lots. The median Travail italien sculpture sells for $1,932 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Travail italien print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Travail italien print is $981.

### What is Travail italien's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Travail italien print is $2,718.

### What is the average price of a large Travail italien print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Travail italien print (large (over 120 cm)) is $755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Travail italien's auction record?

Travail italien's auction record is $32,370, set in 2015.

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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, “Travail italien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/travail-italien (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.