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# Walter Valentini (1928–2022)

## What is Walter Valentini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Walter Valentini at 12 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $324 including buyer’s premium (middle half $90–$1,356, n=9). The auction record is $4,174 for La città del sole (2023, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La città del sole, 1989 | Mixed media and assemblage of different materials on board in plexiglass case | $4,174 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | La misura, il tempo, 1928 | Mixed media | $3,825 | Bonhams | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Senza ombra, 1973 | Tecnica mista su tela | $3,010 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | La porta bianca, 1928 | Mixed media | $2,805 | Bonhams | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | La città del sole, 1988 | Tecnica mista e collage su tavola sotto plexiglas | $2,733 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | La porta del tempo, 1994 | — | $2,650 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | La città del sole, 1987 | Tecnica mista su tavola | $2,205 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | La porta del tempo, 1994 | Tecnica mista su tavola | $2,035 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Cielo, 1999 | Tecnica mista e collage su tavola | $1,988 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Cielo, 2001 | Mixed media on board | $1,941 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 23 | $1,679 |
| Prints | 5 | $240 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,205 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $327 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Valentini is an Italian artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,294. 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 Walter Valentini sold in 2026 for $2,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Walter Valentini work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walter Valentini work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Valentini work is $1,294.

The median Walter Valentini print sells for $117 across 16 lots.

The median Walter Valentini work on paper sells for $1,399 across 13 lots.

The median Walter Valentini sculpture sells for $370 across 2 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 | 26 | $117†‡ | $1,164 | 61.5% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,399 | $2,733 | 92.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $370 | $417 | — | 2024-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $79–$283 | $90 | $464 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $754–$1,745 | $1,347 | $1,988 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,988 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $464 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $417 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $323 |

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 Walter Valentini worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Valentini work is $1,294. The median Walter Valentini print sells for $117 across 16 lots. The median Walter Valentini work on paper sells for $1,399 across 13 lots. The median Walter Valentini sculpture sells for $370 across 2 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 Walter Valentini print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Valentini print is $117. 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 Walter Valentini's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Valentini print is $1,164.

### What is the average price of a Walter Valentini work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Valentini work on paper is $1,399.

### What is Walter Valentini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Valentini work on paper is $2,733.

### What is Walter Valentini's auction record?

Walter Valentini's auction record is $4,174, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Valentini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-valentini (updated 2026-11-02).

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.