> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-diato · updated 2026-11-03

# Albert Diato (1927–1985)

## What is Albert Diato’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Albert Diato at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $226–$1,998, n=16). The auction record is $10,566 for Cavaliers à la tarasque (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavaliers à la tarasque, années 1950 | Épreuve en céramique rehaussée à l’émail et aux engobes | $10,566 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Vénus, 1982 | Grès émaillé polychrome | $5,006 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Théière, 1979 | Turned, molded and openwork stoneware | $4,002 | Artcurial | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Composition, 1961 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $2,111 | Ader | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Composition, 1963 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $1,960 | Ader | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Composition au voilier, 1953 | Huile sur panneau | $1,960 | Ader | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Petit vase sphérique en terre rouge à double col cheminée | Red clay with enamelled abstract decorations | $883 | Tajan | Mar 2016 |
| 8 | Composition, 1967 | Huile, cuivre et inclusions sur panneau | $754 | Ader | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Quatre Pas dans les nuages, 1967 | Huile, feuille d'or, métal et inclusions sur panneau | $754 | Ader | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Albert DIATO (1927-1995) Vase, 1927 | Ceramics | $567 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $883 |
| Paintings | 7 | $377 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $883 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $565 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Diato is a Monégasque artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $660. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Albert Diato sold in 2026 for $4,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Diato work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Diato work is $660.

The median Albert Diato work on paper sells for $134 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $134† | $134† | 50% | 2020-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $134† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Albert Diato worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Diato work is $660. The median Albert Diato work on paper sells for $134 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Diato's auction record?

Albert Diato's auction record is $10,566, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Diato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-diato (updated 2026-11-03).

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.