Salvatore Scarpitta Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1919–2007

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Salvatore Scarpitta paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 4 sold (33% sell-through). Prices realised range from $12,700 to $1,243,991, with a median of $156,405 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $1,243,991 for “Red Freight” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Salvatore Scarpitta, Starlaera, 1976, oil, resin, coffee, wood and canvas in three parts
    Starlaera, 1976
    Oil · Panel
    64¾ h x 170 w x 16 d in (164 x 432 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $12,700≈ £9,212≈ €10,606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Salvatore Scarpitta, Starlaera, 1976, oil, resin, coffee, wood and canvas, in 3 parts
    Starlaera, 1976
    Oil · Panel
    65 1/2 x 169 3/4 x 16 in. (166.4 x 431.2 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Salvatore Scarpitta, Cow Catcher Sled and Canvas, 1989, cloth, wood and mixed media
    Cow Catcher Sled and Canvas, 1989
    Mixed media · Panel
    124 7/8 x 105 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (317.2 x 267.3 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Salvatore Scarpitta, Tête de Nègre, 1959, canvas and mixed media on panel
    Tête de Nègre, 1959
    Mixed media · Panel
    57.8 x 76.2 cm (22 3/4 x 30 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £76,200≈ $97,810≈ €89,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Salvatore Scarpitta, Red Freight, 1961, bandages and mixed media on canvas
    Red Freight, 1961
    Mixed media · Canvas
    190.5 x 154.9 x 14.5 cm (75 x 61 x 5 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £1,111,500≈ $1,243,991≈ €1,280,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £900,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Salvatore Scarpitta, Racing Car 9, 1967-1968, acrylic and spray enamel on found wood, with metal screws
    Racing Car 9, 1967-1968
    Acrylic · Panel
    162 x 319.9 cm (63 3/4 x 125 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Salvatore Scarpitta, Racing Rubber Sled, 1989, wood, rubber, bandages and mixed media
    Racing Rubber Sled, 1989
    Mixed media · Panel
    208 x 95.8 x 95.5 cm (81 7/8 x 37 3/4 x 37 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Salvatore Scarpitta, Passo, 1956, oil and mixed media on canvas
    Passo, 1956
    Oil · Canvas
    75x55 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 435
    Result not publishedEst. €28,000–38,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  9. Salvatore Scarpitta, Senza titolo, 1957, oil and mixed media on canvas
    Senza titolo, 1957
    Oil · Canvas
    45,8x60,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 410
    Result not publishedEst. €16,000–24,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  10. Salvatore Scarpitta, Franz's Ferrari, 1961, bandages and mixed media
    Franz's Ferrari, 1961
    Mixed media
    77.4 x 66.3 x 7.2 cm (30 1/2 x 26 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Salvatore Scarpitta, Hammered X, 1971, bende and mixed media on panel
    Hammered X, 1971
    Mixed media · Panel
    35,5x48,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 460
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €80,000–120,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  12. Salvatore Scarpitta, Omaggio a Paul Robeson, 1950, oil on canvas
    Omaggio a Paul Robeson, 1950
    Oil · Canvas
    105,5x119 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 446
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €32,000–42,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  13. Salvatore Scarpitta, Guard, 1961, bandages and mixed media
    Guard, 1961
    Mixed media
    13¼ h x 17 w x 2¼ d in (34 x 43 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 110
    $215,000≈ £138,988≈ €189,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–View at Wright ↗
  14. Salvatore Scarpitta, Baya di Pizzaco, 1954, oil on canvas
    Baya di Pizzaco, 1954
    Oil · Canvas
    63.2 x 76.2 cm (24 7/8 x 30 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Salvatore Scarpitta, Bersagliere alla breccia, 1951, oil on canvas
    Bersagliere alla breccia, 1951
    Oil · Canvas
    30,2x39,8 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 418
    Result not publishedEst. €10,000–15,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  16. Salvatore Scarpitta, Omaggio a Robeson (Omaggio a Paul Robeson), 1950, oil on canvas
    Omaggio a Robeson (Omaggio a Paul Robeson), 1950
    Oil · Canvas
    105,5x119 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 326
    Result not publishedEst. €30,000–40,000View at Farsettiarte ↗

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