Vasco Bendini (1922–2015)
What is Vasco Bendini’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Vasco Bendini at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $706 including buyer’s premium (middle half $580–$1,553, n=5). The auction record is $61,441 for SE IL TUO NOME E' MUCCA DEVI AVERE LATTE E MAMMELLE (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE IL TUO NOME E' MUCCA DEVI AVERE LATTE E MAMMELLE, 1966 | Signé et daté au dos | $61,441 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Senza titolo, 1959 | Senza titolo, 1959 Tecnica mista 85 x 60 cmica su tela, 1959 | $16,760 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 3 | Ipotesi d'Attesa, 1990 | Acrilico su tela | $12,892 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | ... per la mia nascita, 1971 | Mixed media on canvas | $8,113 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Ipotesi d'attesa, 1990 | — | $7,578 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Vasco Bendini (Bologna, 1922) Pittura, 1956 olio, 1956 | Olio su tela | $7,353 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | Ipotesi d'attesa, 1990 | Tempera sintetica su tela | $7,212 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (Della serie gesto e materia), 1974 | 130.00 Senza titolo (Della serie gesto e materia), 1974 Polimaterico su tela 160 x 140 cm | $6,564 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1970 | Polimaterico su tela | $5,430 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 10 | Landscape, 1994 | Painting | $5,087 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $5,259 |
| Other | 8 | $1,314 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,564 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,108 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Vasco Bendini is an Italian artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,307. 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 Vasco Bendini sold in 2026 for $4,409, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasco Bendini work is $4,307.
The median Vasco Bendini painting sells for $5,087 across 18 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 | 27 | $5,087† | $12,892 | 66.7% | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 25% | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,578–$6,392† | $3,514† | $8,113 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,409–$7,212 | $6,564 | $12,892 |
† 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 | 2021 | $12,892 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,113 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vasco Bendini worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasco Bendini work is $4,307. The median Vasco Bendini painting sells for $5,087 across 18 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 Vasco Bendini painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vasco Bendini painting is $5,087. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vasco Bendini's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vasco Bendini painting is $12,892.
What is Vasco Bendini's auction record?
Vasco Bendini's auction record is $61,441, set in 2007.
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