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# Umberto Lilloni (1898–1980)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Umberto Lilloni at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,155 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,577–$2,778, n=13). The auction record is $12,374 for Il vecchio verziere (1997, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Il vecchio verziere, 1952 | Oil Painting | $12,374 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |
| 2 | Bardonecchia | Olio su tela | $11,060 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Case a Montù Beccaria, 1928 | 50.00 Case a Montù Beccaria, 1928 Olio su tela 65 x 50 cm | $10,475 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 4 | Sulle rive del Lambro | Olio su tela | $10,169 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | LILLONI, Umberto (1898-1980, Italian), 1945 | Oil Painting | $10,050 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 6 | View of Stockholm, 1949 | Oil Painting | $10,046 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| 7 | Cortile a Boffalora | Olio su tela | $9,687 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 8 | Portrait of lady at Bellagio, 1939 | Oil Painting | $9,030 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 9 | Autumn on Mount Generoso, 1958 | Oil Painting | $8,919 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1996 |
| 10 | Summer at Bardonecchia, 1950 | Oil Painting | $8,869 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $4,843 |
| Paintings | 84 | $2,526 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $2,803 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,420 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Umberto Lilloni is an Italian artist with 265 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,179. 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 Umberto Lilloni sold in 2026 for $2,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Umberto Lilloni work worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Lilloni work is $2,179.

The median Umberto Lilloni painting sells for $2,607 across 104 lots.

The median Umberto Lilloni work on paper sells for $384 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Umberto Lilloni paintings typically sell for $1,757–$4,306 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Umberto Lilloni paintings typically sell for $1,190–$4,721 (the middle half of 21 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 | 4 | — | — | 25% | 2024-02-29 |
| Paintings | 133 | $2,607† | $12,374 | 78.2% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $384 | $766 | 66.7% | 1997-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,475 | $12,374 | — | 2017-05-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,190–$4,721 | $1,584 | $7,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $1,757–$4,306† | $2,815† | $12,374 |

† 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 | 1997 | $12,374 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $10,475 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $766 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $2 |

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 Lilloni worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Lilloni work is $2,179. The median Umberto Lilloni painting sells for $2,607 across 104 lots. The median Umberto Lilloni work on paper sells for $384 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Umberto Lilloni paintings typically sell for $1,757–$4,306 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Umberto Lilloni paintings typically sell for $1,190–$4,721 (the middle half of 21 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 Umberto Lilloni painting?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Umberto Lilloni painting is $2,607. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Umberto Lilloni's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Umberto Lilloni painting is $12,374.

### What is the average price of a medium Umberto Lilloni painting?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Umberto Lilloni painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Umberto Lilloni painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Umberto Lilloni painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Umberto Lilloni's auction record is $12,374, set in 1997.

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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 Lilloni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umberto-lilloni (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.