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# Umberto Milani (1912–1969)

Umberto Milani is an Italian artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,150. 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 Milani sold in 2024 for $7,057, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Umberto Milani work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Milani work is $3,150.

The median Umberto Milani painting sells for $2,197 across 6 lots.

The median Umberto Milani sculpture sells for $5,589 across 3 lots.

The median Umberto Milani work on paper sells for $2,602 across 1 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 | 13 | $2,197† | $7,057 | 46.2% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,602 | $2,602 | — | 1997-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $5,589 | $7,044 | 60% | 2023-07-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,057 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $7,044 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5,589 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,812† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $2,602 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Milani worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Milani work is $3,150. The median Umberto Milani painting sells for $2,197 across 6 lots. The median Umberto Milani sculpture sells for $5,589 across 3 lots. The median Umberto Milani work on paper sells for $2,602 across 1 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 Milani painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Umberto Milani painting is $2,197. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Umberto Milani painting is $7,057.

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

Umberto Milani's auction record is $18,185, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Umberto Milani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umberto-milani (updated 2026-11-01).

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.