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# Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966)

## What is Alberto Giacometti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,885 auction results for Alberto Giacometti at 86 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $48,260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,276–$342,900, n=197). The auction record is $103,740,901 for L'HOMME QUI MARCHE I (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'HOMME QUI MARCHE I | Bronze | $103,740,901 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 2 | Diego en chemise écossaise, 1954 | Oil paint | $32,645,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Trois hommes qui marchent (grand plateau), 1948 | Bronze | $30,198,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Grande femme II, 1960 | Bronze with dark brown patina | $29,475,530 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Femme Leoni, 1947 | Bronze | $28,485,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Grande femme debout II, 1959-1960 | Bronze | $27,481,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Femme qui marche (II), 1932 | Bronze | $26,630,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Femme Leoni, 1947 | Bronze | $25,916,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | La Main, 1947 | Bronze | $25,842,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Femme de Venise III, 1956 | Bronze | $25,007,500 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $1,300,315 |
| Sculpture | 513 | $365,400 |
| Other | 249 | $66,508 |
| Works on paper | 176 | $39,924 |
| Prints | 542 | $4,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 153 | $277,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 406 | $24,028 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 825 | $22,296 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,885 results from 86 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Giacometti is a Swiss artist with 2,293 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $19,527. 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 $42,876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Alberto Giacometti works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alberto Giacometti work worth?

Across 1,862 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Giacometti work is $19,527.

The median Alberto Giacometti print sells for $4,250 across 788 lots.

The median Alberto Giacometti sculpture sells for $422,864 across 448 lots.

The median Alberto Giacometti work on paper sells for $38,400 across 301 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $1,926–$7,616 (the middle half of 494 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $2,642–$6,993 (the middle half of 254 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 | 912 | $4,250†‡ | $17.2M | 86.4% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 51 | $1.8M‡ | $32.6M | — | 2025-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 331 | $38,400†‡ | $1.6M | 90.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 458 | $422,864‡ | $104M | 97.8% | 2026-06-24 |
| Photography | 8 | $1,172†‡ | $2.8M | 87.5% | 2023-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 627 | $441,000†‡ | $104M | — | 2026-06-24 |

† 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 (912 lots) median $4,250 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $1,831,000, record $32,645,000. A typical Alberto Giacometti painting sells for around 431× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 627 lots) the median is $441,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 494 | $1,926–$7,616†‡ | $4,189†‡ | $234,569 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 254 | $2,642–$6,993†‡ | $4,807†‡ | $17.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $462,613–$2.4M | $1.5M | $5.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1.2M–$6.2M‡ | $3.5M‡ | $32.6M |

‡ 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) | 223 | $20,456–$58,269†‡ | $34,536†‡ | $701,866 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $38,100–$125,684†‡ | $60,000†‡ | $1.6M |

† 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) | 186 | $137,500–$1.6M‡ | $568,935‡ | $9.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 112 | $171,595–$4.3M‡ | $1.3M‡ | $25M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 115 | $153,844–$658,850‡ | $281,000‡ | $104M |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,035–$1,173‡ | $1,172‡ | $2.8M |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $104M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $32.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $30.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $17.2M |
| Paintings | 2002 | $13.2M |
| Photography | 2023 | $2.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1.6M |
| Photography | 2018 | $828,500 |

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 Alberto Giacometti worth?

Across 1,862 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Giacometti work is $19,527. The median Alberto Giacometti print sells for $4,250 across 788 lots. The median Alberto Giacometti sculpture sells for $422,864 across 448 lots. The median Alberto Giacometti work on paper sells for $38,400 across 301 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $1,926–$7,616 (the middle half of 494 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Giacometti prints typically sell for $2,642–$6,993 (the middle half of 254 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 788 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Giacometti print is $4,250. 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 $17,218,435.

### What is the average price of a Alberto Giacometti sculpture?

Based on 448 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Giacometti sculpture is $422,864. 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 $103,740,901.

### What is the average price of a Alberto Giacometti work on paper?

Based on 301 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Giacometti work on paper is $38,400. 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 $1,584,000.

### What is the average price of a small Alberto Giacometti print?

Based on 494 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Giacometti print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,189, 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 254 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberto Giacometti print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,807, 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 $103,740,901, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alberto Giacometti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-giacometti (updated 2026-11-02).

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.