Claudio Parmiggiani (b. 1943)
What is Claudio Parmiggiani’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Claudio Parmiggiani at 17 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,777 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,476–$12,479, n=14). The auction record is $137,490 for Senza titolo (fumo e fuliggine su pannello) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senza titolo (fumo e fuliggine su pannello), 2018 | Panel | $137,490 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled | Fumo e fuliggine su tavola | $84,384 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Tela filosofica, 1977 | Gold leaf on canvas and white marble | $83,840 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 4 | Cenere, 1997 | Smoke and soot on panel laid down on board | $76,643 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Senza titolo (fumo e fuliggine su tavola), 2000 | Fumo e fuliggine su tavola | $69,660 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Natura morta che dorme | Gesso e legno dipinto e tavolo in legno dipinto | $64,579 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Fumo su tavola, 2011 | Smoke and soot on panel in Plexiglas case | $62,886 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Giardino notturno | Bronzo | $60,702 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 9 | Delocazione, 2005 | Smoke, soot and nail on panel | $59,716 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled | Gesso, pigmento e legno combusto | $55,840 | Sotheby's | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $33,462 |
| Other | 26 | $21,693 |
| Paintings | 13 | $12,222 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $53,931 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $10,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,071 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Claudio Parmiggiani is an Italian artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $12,420. 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 Claudio Parmiggiani sold in 2026 for $18,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claudio Parmiggiani work is $12,420.
The median Claudio Parmiggiani work on paper sells for $4,766 across 6 lots.
The median Claudio Parmiggiani sculpture sells for $33,462 across 5 lots.
The median Claudio Parmiggiani photograph sells for $11,329 across 4 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 | 5 | $747 | $2,996 | 80% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $7,715 | $7,715 | 33.3% | 2021-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,766† | $32,806 | 85.7% | 2025-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $33,462 | $83,840 | 83.3% | 2024-12-05 |
| Photography | 5 | $11,329 | $14,339 | 80% | 2025-07-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $84,112 | $137,490 | — | 2023-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Claudio Parmiggiani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $747 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $7,715, record $7,715. A typical Claudio Parmiggiani painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $84,112.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $83,840 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $60,702 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $32,806 |
| Photography | 2025 | $14,339 |
| Photography | 2024 | $12,617 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,610† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,996 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Claudio Parmiggiani worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claudio Parmiggiani work is $12,420. The median Claudio Parmiggiani work on paper sells for $4,766 across 6 lots. The median Claudio Parmiggiani sculpture sells for $33,462 across 5 lots. The median Claudio Parmiggiani photograph sells for $11,329 across 4 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 Claudio Parmiggiani's auction record?
Claudio Parmiggiani's auction record is $137,490, set in 2023.
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