Virgilio Guidi (1891–1984)
What is Virgilio Guidi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 388 auction results for Virgilio Guidi at 23 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,909 including buyer’s premium (middle half $935–$2,351, n=26). The auction record is $106,575 for Nudo allo specchio (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nudo allo specchio, 1892 | Olio su tela | $106,575 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | La Salute, 1930 c. | Olio su tavola | $47,018 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 3 | Dama dal mantello nero, 1914 | Olio su tela | $36,952 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Figura femminile, oil on canvas, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $23,822 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 5 | Primavera a Villa Borghese | Olio su tavola | $22,104 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Portrait of a lady, 1952 | Oil Painting | $21,175 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 7 | Punta della dogana, 1892 | 'PUNTA DELLA DOGANA'; SIGNED (LOWER RIGHT); OIL ON CANVAS | $14,283 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 8 | Venezia, Öl auf Sperrholzplatte, 1891 | — | $12,236 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 9 | Figure in space, 1956 | Oil Painting | $12,161 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1996 |
| 10 | San Trovaso (Canale a Venezia), 1927 | — | $11,788 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 107 | $1,821 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $749 |
| Other | 16 | $276 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $2,287 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $993 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 388 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Virgilio Guidi is an Italian artist with 996 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,511. 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 Virgilio Guidi sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,145 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgilio Guidi work is $1,511.
The median Virgilio Guidi painting sells for $1,870 across 238 lots.
The median Virgilio Guidi print sells for $183 across 45 lots.
The median Virgilio Guidi work on paper sells for $225 across 48 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Virgilio Guidi paintings typically sell for $1,104–$4,392 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Virgilio Guidi paintings typically sell for $858–$1,957 (the middle half of 41 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 | 95 | $183† | $693† | 47.4% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 371 | $1,870†‡ | $106,575 | 64.2% | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $225† | $785† | 65.8% | 2026-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,210† | $3,938† | 82.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $11,788 | $11,788 | — | 2015-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $22,104‡ | $106,575 | — | 2024-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Virgilio Guidi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (95 lots) median $183 with 47.4% sell-through. Paintings (371 lots) median $1,870, record $106,575. A typical Virgilio Guidi painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $22,104.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $858–$1,957† | $1,414† | $6,247 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $1,104–$4,392†‡ | $2,285†‡ | $106,575 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $225–$749† | $560† | $785† |
† 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 | $106,575 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $47,018 |
| Photography | 2015 | $11,788 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,938† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $785† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $771 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $693† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Virgilio Guidi worth?
Across 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virgilio Guidi work is $1,511. The median Virgilio Guidi painting sells for $1,870 across 238 lots. The median Virgilio Guidi print sells for $183 across 45 lots. The median Virgilio Guidi work on paper sells for $225 across 48 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Virgilio Guidi paintings typically sell for $1,104–$4,392 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Virgilio Guidi paintings typically sell for $858–$1,957 (the middle half of 41 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 Virgilio Guidi painting?
Based on 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virgilio Guidi painting is $1,870. 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 Virgilio Guidi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Virgilio Guidi painting is $106,575.
What is the average price of a Virgilio Guidi print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virgilio Guidi print is $183. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Virgilio Guidi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Virgilio Guidi print is $693. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $693 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Virgilio Guidi work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virgilio Guidi work on paper is $225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Virgilio Guidi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Virgilio Guidi work on paper is $785. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $785 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Virgilio Guidi painting?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Virgilio Guidi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,285, 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 small Virgilio Guidi painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Virgilio Guidi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Virgilio Guidi's auction record?
Virgilio Guidi's auction record is $106,575, set in 2021.
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