Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966)
Alberto Giacometti is a Swiss artist with 361 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,527. 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 Alberto Giacometti sold in 2026 for $5,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 271 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Giacometti work is $3,527.
The median Alberto Giacometti print sells for $2,970 across 160 lots.
The median Alberto Giacometti sculpture sells for $441 across 33 lots.
The median Alberto Giacometti work on paper sells for $27,500 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $942–$7,282 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $690–$7,587 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 | 192 | $2,970†‡ | $54,696 | 83.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 5 | $111,540† | $632,346 | 80% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $27,500†‡ | $656,704 | 95.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 50 | $441‡ | $4.2M | 66% | 2026-08-12 |
| Photography | 15 | $1,049†‡ | $2,765 | 53.3% | 2018-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $255,107† | $4.2M | — | 2026-06-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alberto Giacometti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (192 lots) median $2,970 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $111,540, record $632,346. A typical Alberto Giacometti painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $255,107.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $942–$7,282†‡ | $3,141†‡ | $54,696 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $690–$7,587†‡ | $4,400†‡ | $14,584 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $16,608–$97,511†‡ | $27,274†‡ | $656,704 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $291–$21,722‡ | $366‡ | $4.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $200–$609‡ | $452‡ | $1,411 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $332–$2,130†‡ | $1,640†‡ | $2,765 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $656,704 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $632,346 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $448,040 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $342,462 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $214,566 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $54,696 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $31,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alberto Giacometti worth?
Across 271 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Giacometti work is $3,527. The median Alberto Giacometti print sells for $2,970 across 160 lots. The median Alberto Giacometti sculpture sells for $441 across 33 lots. The median Alberto Giacometti work on paper sells for $27,500 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $942–$7,282 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $690–$7,587 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 Alberto Giacometti print?
Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Giacometti print is $2,970. 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 Alberto Giacometti's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Giacometti print is $54,696.
What is the average price of a Alberto Giacometti sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Giacometti sculpture is $441. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alberto Giacometti's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Giacometti sculpture is $4,243,663.
What is the average price of a Alberto Giacometti work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Giacometti work on paper is $27,500. 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 Alberto Giacometti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Giacometti work on paper is $656,704.
What is the average price of a small Alberto Giacometti print?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Giacometti print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Alberto Giacometti print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberto Giacometti print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Alberto Giacometti's auction record?
Alberto Giacometti's auction record is $4,243,663, set in 2008.
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