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# Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926–2025)

## What is Arnaldo Pomodoro’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 810 auction results for Arnaldo Pomodoro at 71 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,038 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,163–$18,176, n=118). The auction record is $756,500 for Disco III, Maquette (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disco III, Maquette, 1966 | Bronze | $756,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Sfera con perforazione, 1977 | Bronze | $755,810 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Sfera con sfera | Bronze | $677,447 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 4 | Sfera con perforazione, 1966 | Bronze | $618,371 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Sfera con sfera, 1999 | Bronzo | $605,480 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Sfera | Bronzo | $560,481 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Rotante Primo Sezionale no. 1 | — | $524,069 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | Sfera con sfera, 1995 | Bronze | $519,354 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Rotante primo sezionale n. 1 [Rotating First Section No. 1], 1966 | Bronze | $468,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2010 |
| 10 | Disk with Shattered Radial III, 1966 | Bronze | $441,915 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 438 | $21,800 |
| Paintings | 6 | $15,706 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,631 |
| Other | 118 | $2,076 |
| Prints | 42 | $725 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $80,932 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 141 | $38,833 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 367 | $7,613 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 810 results from 71 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Arnaldo Pomodoro is an Italian artist with 1,245 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,160. 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro sold in 2026 for $35,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Arnaldo Pomodoro works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Arnaldo Pomodoro work worth?

Across 804 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro work is $11,160.

The median Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture sells for $20,745 across 447 lots.

The median Arnaldo Pomodoro print sells for $652 across 108 lots.

The median Arnaldo Pomodoro work on paper sells for $2,530 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Arnaldo Pomodoro sculptures typically sell for $3,844–$33,133 (the middle half of 277 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Arnaldo Pomodoro sculptures typically sell for $32,500–$196,129 (the middle half of 93 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 | 132 | $652†‡ | $51,660 | 81.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2,311† | $5,467 | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,530 | $7,962 | 88.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 506 | $20,745†‡ | $756,500 | 88.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2026-02-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 105 | $197,448‡ | $756,500 | — | 2026-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Arnaldo Pomodoro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (132 lots) median $652 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,311, record $5,467. A typical Arnaldo Pomodoro painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 105 lots) the median is $197,448.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $300–$1,564†‡ | $590†‡ | $51,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $298–$1,390†‡ | $563†‡ | $9,386 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,524–$7,816‡ | $2,928‡ | $15,000 |

† 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) | 6 | $1,989–$3,848 | $2,486 | $7,767 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,338–$6,644 | $3,303 | $7,962 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 277 | $3,844–$33,133†‡ | $12,112†‡ | $412,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 93 | $32,500–$196,129†‡ | $68,750†‡ | $756,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $65,922–$189,069† | $118,464† | $410,779 |

† 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 | 2018 | $756,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $755,810 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $51,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $7,962 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $7,767 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,467 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,311† |

† 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro worth?

Across 804 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro work is $11,160. The median Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture sells for $20,745 across 447 lots. The median Arnaldo Pomodoro print sells for $652 across 108 lots. The median Arnaldo Pomodoro work on paper sells for $2,530 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arnaldo Pomodoro sculptures typically sell for $3,844–$33,133 (the middle half of 277 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Arnaldo Pomodoro sculptures typically sell for $32,500–$196,129 (the middle half of 93 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture?

Based on 447 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture is $20,745. 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture is $756,500.

### What is the average price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro print?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro print is $652. 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnaldo Pomodoro print is $51,660.

### What is the average price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnaldo Pomodoro work on paper is $2,530.

### What is Arnaldo Pomodoro's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnaldo Pomodoro work on paper is $7,962.

### What is the average price of a small Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture?

Based on 277 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,112, 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture?

Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $68,750, 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 Arnaldo Pomodoro's auction record?

Arnaldo Pomodoro's auction record is $756,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Arnaldo Pomodoro auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arnaldo-pomodoro (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.