Alberto Morrocco Auction Prices and Value Guide
Alberto Morrocco auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 569 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Alberto Morrocco auction prices: quick answer
Alberto Morrocco auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Alberto Morrocco
- Source records
- 569
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Alberto Morrocco
Alberto Morrocco (1917–1998) was a Scottish painter and teacher, born in Aberdeen to Italian parents. Active primarily in Aberdeen and Dundee, he became one of Scotland’s distinctive 20th-century painters. Morrocco is best known for his vibrant beach scenes, views of Venice, and Scottish landscapes, though his output also includes accomplished still lifes, figure paintings, and interiors. His work reflects a confident use of color and a strong sense of place, drawing on both his Scottish surroundings and his travels abroad. Throughout his career he maintained a dual role as practicing artist and educator, contributing to the Scottish art scene across several decades. His paintings continue to appear regularly at auction, where collectors recognize him for his lively coastal subjects and Mediterranean-influenced compositions.
20th-century Scottish paintingoil paintingScottish landscapesbeach scenesviews of Venicestill life
Common works and media
Morrocco commonly worked in oil on canvas. His most frequently encountered subjects include beach and coastal scenes, Venetian cityscapes, Scottish landscapes, still lifes, figure compositions, and interior scenes. Collectors may also encounter drawings and works on paper. Prints are less commonly associated with his output but may appear. Works range from small easel paintings to larger exhibition-scale canvases.
Market and appraisal context
Alberto Morrocco’s works appear frequently in Scottish art sales and broader Post-War painting auctions. Beach scenes and Venetian views tend to be the most sought-after subjects. When assessing a Morrocco painting, key factors include subject matter, size, condition, provenance, and whether the work is a characteristic example of his recognized themes. Oil on canvas is his primary medium. His substantial auction footprint—with hundreds of recorded lots—means collectors can often find comparable sale records. Attribution should account for the name variant “Alberto Marrocco,” which appears in some institutional records.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Scottish Paintings
Value drivers
- Subject matter: beach scenes and Venetian views are among his most recognized works
- Medium and condition: oil on canvas is the primary medium; condition and provenance affect value
- Size and composition: larger landscape and figure compositions may command stronger prices at auction
- Attribution: works should be verified against known oeuvre; name variant Alberto Marrocco appears in records
Appraisal caveats
- No auction-house biographical profile was available in the source pack; market observations are based on encyclopedic and authority-file evidence only.
- The 569 recorded lots in the Appraisily database suggest a substantial auction history, but specific price ranges could not be verified from the collected sources.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- VIAF (OCLC) library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Alberto Morrocco worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Alberto Morrocco artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.