Cesare Lacca (1929–1999)
What is Cesare Lacca’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Cesare Lacca at 27 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $593–$2,227, n=15). The auction record is $12,500 for Two floor lamps (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two floor lamps, circa 1949 | Floor lamps | $12,500 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Cesare Lacca (né en 1929), 1940 | Walnut, velvet | $12,473 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Canapé courbe, 1929 | Cesare Lacca (né en 1929) | $8,212 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Occasional table | Cartridge brass | $7,885 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | pair of lounge chairs from Hotel Bristol, Merano, 1949 | Walnut | $5,080 | Wright | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Cesare Lacca (1929-1999), 1950 | Bois et verre Modèle créé dans les années 1950 H 56 × Ø 43 cm | $4,520 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | CESARE LACCA (Attribué à) | Patinated wood and electric blue velvet | $3,898 | Tajan | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | bar cart, 1940 | Walnut | $3,500 | Wright | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | serving cart, 1950 | Mahogany | $2,415 | Wright | Oct 2002 |
| 10 | 1960年制 意大利设计师款漆画摩登酒柜, 意大利 | Walnut and mahogany with lacquer painting | $2,406 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 | $782 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $837 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Cesare Lacca is an Italian artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $667. 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 Cesare Lacca sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Lacca work is $667.
The median Cesare Lacca sculpture sells for $7,885 across 1 lots.
The median Cesare Lacca print sells for $117 across 1 lots.
The median Cesare Lacca work on paper sells for $749 across 1 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 | 1 | $117 | $117 | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,406 | $2,406 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $749 | $749 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,885 | $7,885 | — | 2019-03-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,212† | $12,500 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Cesare Lacca's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $117. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,406, record $2,406. A typical Cesare Lacca painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $8,212.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $7,885 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $749 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $117 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cesare Lacca worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Lacca work is $667. The median Cesare Lacca sculpture sells for $7,885 across 1 lots. The median Cesare Lacca print sells for $117 across 1 lots. The median Cesare Lacca work on paper sells for $749 across 1 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 Cesare Lacca's auction record?
Cesare Lacca's auction record is $12,500, set in 2019.
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