Turi Simeti (1929–2021)
What is Turi Simeti’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 259 auction results for Turi Simeti at 30 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,553–$20,791, n=15). The auction record is $313,523 for Bianco (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bianco | Acrylic on canvas on shaped board, in three parts | $313,523 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled | Olio su tela estroflessa, dittico | $140,843 | Sotheby's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Sei ovali in bianco (Six Ovals in White), 2002 | Acrylic paint | $133,584 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Un ovale bianco, 1969 | Acrilico su tela sagomata | $110,643 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Un ovale rosso | Olio su tela estroflessa | $104,801 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | 120 ovali blu | Acrilico su tela sagomata | $99,842 | Sotheby's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Superficie verde con ovali, 1966 | Acrilico su tela sagomata | $97,255 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Weißes Strukturbild | Corrugated cardboard on canvas laid down on panel | $95,655 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | Un ovale nero (A Black Oval), 1974 | Acrylic paint | $92,659 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Trittico bianco (White Triptych), 1982 | Acrylic paint | $91,828 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 95 | $23,993 |
| Other | 24 | $8,821 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,648 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $31,503 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $20,590 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $9,465 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 259 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Turi Simeti is an Italian artist with 485 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $15,341. 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 Turi Simeti sold in 2026 for $16,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Turi Simeti work is $15,341.
The median Turi Simeti painting sells for $17,901 across 126 lots.
The median Turi Simeti print sells for $1,148 across 23 lots.
The median Turi Simeti work on paper sells for $3,146 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Turi Simeti paintings typically sell for $13,000–$27,245 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Turi Simeti paintings typically sell for $24,756–$52,805 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $1,148†‡ | $6,863 | 82.1% | 2025-10-26 |
| Paintings | 154 | $17,901†‡ | $313,523 | 81.8% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $3,146† | $56,418 | 81.8% | 2025-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $5,330‡ | $9,281 | 60% | 2025-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $117,028‡ | $313,523 | — | 2016-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Turi Simeti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,148 with 82.1% sell-through. Paintings (154 lots) median $17,901, record $313,523. A typical Turi Simeti painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $117,028.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $593–$3,224†‡ | $1,227†‡ | $6,863 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $6,529–$10,142†‡ | $8,266†‡ | $16,821‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $13,000–$27,245†‡ | $19,689†‡ | $140,843 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $24,756–$52,805†‡ | $31,769†‡ | $313,523 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $504–$912† | $557† | $4,006† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,772–$4,536† | $3,577† | $56,418 |
† 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 | 2014 | $313,523 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $140,843 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $56,418 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $9,281 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,863 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,542 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,676 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1,379‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Turi Simeti worth?
Across 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Turi Simeti work is $15,341. The median Turi Simeti painting sells for $17,901 across 126 lots. The median Turi Simeti print sells for $1,148 across 23 lots. The median Turi Simeti work on paper sells for $3,146 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Turi Simeti paintings typically sell for $13,000–$27,245 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Turi Simeti paintings typically sell for $24,756–$52,805 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Turi Simeti painting?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Turi Simeti painting is $17,901. 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 Turi Simeti's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Turi Simeti painting is $313,523.
What is the average price of a Turi Simeti print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Turi Simeti print is $1,148. 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 Turi Simeti's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Turi Simeti print is $6,863.
What is the average price of a Turi Simeti work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Turi Simeti work on paper is $3,146. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Turi Simeti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Turi Simeti work on paper is $56,418.
What is the average price of a medium Turi Simeti painting?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Turi Simeti painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Turi Simeti painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Turi Simeti painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $31,769, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Turi Simeti's auction record?
Turi Simeti's auction record is $313,523, set in 2014.
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