Vincenzo Gemito (1852–1929)
What is Vincenzo Gemito’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 138 auction results for Vincenzo Gemito at 29 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,999 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,260–$3,900, n=21). The auction record is $112,588 for Nettuno giovinetto (The Young Neptune) (2015, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nettuno giovinetto (The Young Neptune) | Partially gilt silver | $112,588 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | Narcissus | Bronze, warm brown patina | $66,257 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Bust of Carmela, circa 1885 | Bronze, red-brown patina, on a slate base | $49,860 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Mask of Alexander the Great | Bronze, dark brown patina, on a bronze socle and a veined green marble base | $48,788 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 5 | Holy Roman Emperor Charles V | Bronze, red brown patina | $42,231 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Portrait Bust of Domenico Morelli | Bronze, on a bronze socle | $37,952 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Il Vasaio (The Water Carrier), 1908 | Painted bronze | $35,780 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Male nude seated, partially covered by drapery | Pen and brown ink over traces of pencil, heightened with white | $32,760 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Portrait Roundel of Alexander the Great, 1921 | Bronze | $30,480 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Il Pescatorello | Bronze | $23,720 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $2,554 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $2,238 |
| Sculpture | 85 | $1,940 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $2,114 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,418 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 138 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Vincenzo Gemito is an Italian artist with 307 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,672. 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 Vincenzo Gemito sold in 2026 for $12,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vincenzo Gemito on OpeningBid →What is a Vincenzo Gemito work worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vincenzo Gemito work is $1,672.
The median Vincenzo Gemito sculpture sells for $1,455 across 99 lots.
The median Vincenzo Gemito work on paper sells for $1,347 across 16 lots.
The median Vincenzo Gemito photograph sells for $188 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vincenzo Gemito sculptures typically sell for $765–$2,081 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Vincenzo Gemito sculptures typically sell for $1,141–$7,168 (the middle half of 31 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,347 | $32,760 | 59.3% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 142 | $1,455†‡ | $66,257 | 69.7% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $188 | $188 | — | 2021-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $48,788 | $112,588 | — | 2025-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $562–$2,700 | $1,347 | $11,974 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $765–$2,081†‡ | $1,246†‡ | $12,234 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,141–$7,168†‡ | $1,999†‡ | $42,231 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $66,257 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $49,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,974 |
| Photography | 2021 | $188 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vincenzo Gemito worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vincenzo Gemito work is $1,672. The median Vincenzo Gemito sculpture sells for $1,455 across 99 lots. The median Vincenzo Gemito work on paper sells for $1,347 across 16 lots. The median Vincenzo Gemito photograph sells for $188 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vincenzo Gemito sculptures typically sell for $765–$2,081 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vincenzo Gemito sculptures typically sell for $1,141–$7,168 (the middle half of 31 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 Vincenzo Gemito sculpture?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vincenzo Gemito sculpture is $1,455. 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 Vincenzo Gemito's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vincenzo Gemito sculpture is $66,257.
What is the average price of a Vincenzo Gemito work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vincenzo Gemito work on paper is $1,347.
What is Vincenzo Gemito's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vincenzo Gemito work on paper is $32,760.
What is the average price of a small Vincenzo Gemito sculpture?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vincenzo Gemito sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Vincenzo Gemito sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vincenzo Gemito sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Vincenzo Gemito's auction record?
Vincenzo Gemito's auction record is $112,588, set in 2015.
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