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# Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916)

## What is Umberto Boccioni’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Umberto Boccioni at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,402 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,935–$6,930, n=13). The auction record is $16,165,000 for Forme uniche della continuità nello spazio (Unique Forms of Continuity in Space) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forme uniche della continuità nello spazio (Unique Forms of Continuity in Space), 1913 | Bronze | $16,165,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | BUSTO DI SIGNORA CON GRANDE CAPPELLO, 1911 | Huile sur toile | $748,431 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | Ritratto di Betty e Nora Baer, 1909 | Olio su tela | $483,449 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Ritratto di giovane, 1905-06 | Oil paint | $469,973 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Campo con alberi, 1908 | Painting | $236,049 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Ritratto maschile | — | $231,953 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Studio per Testa + casa + luce (La madre), 1912 | Pen and ink on paper | $178,542 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | MIA MADRE, 1907 | Graphite, watercolor and ink on paper laid on canvas | $120,174 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | La madre, 1912 | La madre 1912 studio disegno a penna | $118,325 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | La madre, 1908 | Charcoal | $111,334 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $120,174 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $44,222 |
| Other | 22 | $4,714 |
| Prints | 15 | $2,923 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $28,384 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $4,402 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Umberto Boccioni is an Italian artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,412. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Umberto Boccioni sold in 2026 for $8,819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Umberto Boccioni works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Umberto Boccioni work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Boccioni work is $4,412.

The median Umberto Boccioni work on paper sells for $16,581 across 28 lots.

The median Umberto Boccioni print sells for $2,929 across 27 lots.

The median Umberto Boccioni painting sells for $469,973 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Umberto Boccioni work on papers typically sell for $2,638–$42,259 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $2,929‡ | $13,741 | 75% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 7 | $469,973 | $748,431 | 71.4% | 2022-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $16,581 | $178,542 | 30.8% | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16.2M | $16.2M | — | 2019-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $231,953 | $16.2M | — | 2025-04-09 |

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

Umberto Boccioni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $2,929 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $469,973, record $748,431. A typical Umberto Boccioni painting sells for around 160× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $231,953.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $848–$3,302‡ | $2,530‡ | $4,972 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,602–$9,078 | $3,673 | $13,741 |

‡ 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) | 22 | $2,638–$42,259 | $6,722 | $178,542 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $16.2M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $748,431 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $483,449 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $178,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $120,174 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $13,741 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $10,633 |

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 Umberto Boccioni worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Boccioni work is $4,412. The median Umberto Boccioni work on paper sells for $16,581 across 28 lots. The median Umberto Boccioni print sells for $2,929 across 27 lots. The median Umberto Boccioni painting sells for $469,973 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Umberto Boccioni work on papers typically sell for $2,638–$42,259 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Umberto Boccioni work on paper is $16,581.

### What is Umberto Boccioni's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Umberto Boccioni work on paper is $178,542.

### What is the average price of a Umberto Boccioni print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Umberto Boccioni print is $2,929. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Umberto Boccioni's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Umberto Boccioni print is $13,741.

### What is the average price of a small Umberto Boccioni work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Umberto Boccioni work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Umberto Boccioni print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Umberto Boccioni print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Umberto Boccioni's auction record?

Umberto Boccioni's auction record is $16,165,000, set in 2019.

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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, “Umberto Boccioni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umberto-boccioni (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.