Virgilio Carnisio (b. 1938)
What is Virgilio Carnisio’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Virgilio Carnisio at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $342–$559, n=11). The auction record is $1,262 for Milano, Piazza del Duomo (2025, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piazza del Duomo, Milano, 1985 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro successiva | $985 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Milano, anni 1960/1970, 1960 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro successiva | $669 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Milano, da via Santa Marta, 1961 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $628 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Milano, 1969 | Due stampe vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $595 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Milano, via Magolfa 15, 1969 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro, successiva | $542 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Milano, via Magolfa 15, 1969 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro, successiva | $488 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milano, Piazza del Duomo, 1985 | Stampa successiva a getto d'inchiostro | $1,262 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Milano, Piazza del Duomo, 1985 | Stampa digitale successiva | $1,067 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Milano, via Pepe 2, 1962 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $697 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Corso di Porta Romana, Milano, 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $575 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $447 |
| Photographs | 32 | $319 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $827 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $335 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Virgilio Carnisio is an artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $325.
A work by Virgilio Carnisio sold in 2026 for $368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Virgilio Carnisio record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Virgilio Carnisio on OpeningBid →What is a Virgilio Carnisio work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgilio Carnisio work is $325.
The median Virgilio Carnisio photograph sells for $319 across 34 lots.
The median Virgilio Carnisio print sells for $468 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Virgilio Carnisio photographs typically sell for $284–$415 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $468 | $1,262 | 85.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Photography | 40 | $319 | $697 | 85% | 2026-09-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,067 | $1,262 | — | 2025-06-18 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $411–$1,046 | $827 | $1,262 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $284–$415 | $322 | $697 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,262 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,067 |
| Photography | 2023 | $697 |
| Photography | 2023 | $628 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Virgilio Carnisio worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgilio Carnisio work is $325. The median Virgilio Carnisio photograph sells for $319 across 34 lots. The median Virgilio Carnisio print sells for $468 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Virgilio Carnisio photographs typically sell for $284–$415 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Virgilio Carnisio photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virgilio Carnisio photograph is $319.
What is Virgilio Carnisio's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Virgilio Carnisio photograph is $697.
What is the average price of a Virgilio Carnisio print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virgilio Carnisio print is $468.
What is Virgilio Carnisio's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Virgilio Carnisio print is $1,262.
What is the average price of a small Virgilio Carnisio photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Virgilio Carnisio photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Virgilio Carnisio's auction record?
Virgilio Carnisio's auction record is $1,262, set in 2025.
See the full Virgilio Carnisio record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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