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# Velasco Vitali (b. 1960)

## What is Velasco Vitali’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Velasco Vitali at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,738 including buyer’s premium (middle half $372–$4,863, n=5). The auction record is $50,833 for M2 (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M2, 2008 | Oil paint | $50,833 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Pyramiden (2), 2009 | Iron | $14,838 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Marina, 1960 | Oil paint | $12,712 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 4 | Scaptia, 2008 | Ferro e lamiera | $9,088 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2020 |
| 5 | Steins, 2009 | Ferro e lamiera | $8,394 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2020 |
| 6 | Pirellone, 2004 | Olio su tela | $6,020 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Serre, 2005 | Olio su tela | $4,863 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Gela, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $3,845 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Sera allo Spluga, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,433 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Pontresina, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $3,180 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,845 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,433 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Velasco Vitali is an Italian artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,845.

A work by Velasco Vitali sold in 2025 for $6,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Velasco Vitali work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Velasco Vitali work is $3,845.

The median Velasco Vitali painting sells for $4,354 across 8 lots.

The median Velasco Vitali work on paper sells for $778 across 3 lots.

The median Velasco Vitali sculpture sells for $9,088 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $208 | $372 | — | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,354 | $50,833 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $778 | $1,038 | 75% | 2026-02-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $9,088 | $14,838 | — | 2023-05-25 |

Velasco Vitali's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $208. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,354, record $50,833. A typical Velasco Vitali painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,243–$4,608 | $3,639 | $12,712 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $50,833 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $14,838 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $12,712 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,038 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $519 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $372 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $43 |

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 Velasco Vitali worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Velasco Vitali work is $3,845. The median Velasco Vitali painting sells for $4,354 across 8 lots. The median Velasco Vitali work on paper sells for $778 across 3 lots. The median Velasco Vitali sculpture sells for $9,088 across 3 lots.

### What is Velasco Vitali's auction record?

Velasco Vitali's auction record is $50,833, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Velasco Vitali auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/velasco-vitali (updated 2026-11-03).

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.