Emilio Greco Auction Prices and Value Guide
Emilio Greco auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 592 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Emilio Greco auction prices: quick answer
Emilio Greco auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Emilio Greco
- Source records
- 592
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Emilio Greco
Emilio Greco (1913–1995) was an Italian sculptor, painter, lithographer, and illustrator born in Catania, Sicily. He completed his formal artistic training in 1934 and became best known for figurative sculptures that drew on classical traditions while engaging with twentieth-century concerns about the human form. Over a career spanning roughly six decades, Greco produced bronze and marble statues, portrait busts, lithographs, and drawings. His work is held in major international museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London. Greco also taught at art academies in Europe between the 1950s and 1970s, influencing a generation of post-war sculptors. Collectors today most often encounter his work through bronze editions, portrait heads, and figurative sculptures that appear at auction houses worldwide.
sculpture (bronze, marble, terracotta)lithographypaintingdrawingfemale figuresmonumental sculpture
Common works and media
Collectors and appraisers most commonly encounter Emilio Greco bronzes—standing female figures, seated nudes, portrait heads, and small-scale maquettes—often produced in numbered editions. His printed output includes lithographs and etchings, frequently figurative in subject. Paintings and drawings on paper also appear, though less frequently at auction. Monumental public sculptures and commissions represent a smaller but culturally significant portion of his output.
Market and appraisal context
Emilio Greco's secondary market is well established, with 388 recorded auction lots dating from January 2001 through March 2026 and 209 of those carrying realized prices. The price distribution is wide but characteristic of a prolific post-war sculptor who worked across multiple media: the median price sits at approximately €420, the 25th percentile at €150, and the 75th percentile at €1,680, while the ceiling reaches €850,000 for significant large-scale bronzes. Liquidity is steady—35 lots appeared in the most recent twelve months compared with 37 in the prior period—indicating consistent collector demand without oversaturation. Ten named auction houses account for the bulk of turnover, including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams at the top tier, alongside specialist Italian houses such as Finarte, Finarte Roma, ArtLaRosa, and Benedetto Trionfante. Recent lots confirm that small etchings and lithographs trade in the €50–€400 range, mid-scale bronzes and portrait heads between €300 and €3,500, and important sculptures at substantially higher levels. Works appear in EUR, USD, CAD, AUD, and JPY, reflecting genuinely international distribution.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- sculpture (bronze, marble, terracotta)
- lithography
- painting
- drawing
Value drivers
- Medium and scale: large bronze sculptures and monumental works typically command higher values than smaller editions or works on paper
- Provenance and exhibition history: works with documented exhibition or museum provenance are more significant
- Edition and authenticity: confirmed edition numbers, foundry marks, and signed bases affect value
- Condition: patina condition, surface integrity, and structural soundness are key factors for bronze works
- Medium and scale: large bronze sculptures and monumental works command the highest values; prints and works on paper form the lower tier
- Edition and foundry marks: confirmed edition numbers, foundry stamps (e.g., Nicci, Fonderia Ferdinando Marinelli), and signed bases materially affect value
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized price data. Market commentary is inferred from the artist's medium, museum representation, and documented output rather than from direct sale results.
- Attribution should be confirmed through catalogueraisonné or expert examination, as the artist's prolific output across multiple media increases the likelihood of misattributed works.
- Price data is drawn from the Appraisily auction-record index and reflects hammer or realized prices as reported by contributing auction houses; buyer's premiums are not included unless embedded in the source record.
- The observed price range (€5–€850,000) reflects the full breadth of Greco's output across media and scale; no single work typifies the entire range, and estimates must be medium- and scale-specific.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- RKD (Netherlands Institute for Art History) library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Tate museum or university
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 Emilio Greco 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.
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