Diego Giacometti (1902–1985)
What is Diego Giacometti’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 799 auction results for Diego Giacometti at 28 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447,486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $157,629–$837,856, n=94). The auction record is $9,965,373 for Promenade des Amis (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Promenade des Amis, 1902 | Bronze patiné ; verre / | $9,965,373 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Hommage à Böcklin, 1978 | Glass | $6,813,300 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | La console 'Hommage à Böcklin', 1980 | Iron | $6,237,799 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Promenade des Amis | Patinated bronze, glass | $5,732,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | 'Berceau' Low Table, Modèle aux Renards, 1974 | Glass | $4,528,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Promenade des amis, 1977 | Glass | $3,979,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Bench, 1974 | Bronze | $3,287,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | 'Berceau' Low Table, Modèle aux Renards, 1975 | Glass | $3,180,000 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Arbre et Renard à l’affût, 1972 | Bronze | $3,078,878 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Lustre aux acrobates, 1962 | Bronze cast Width | $2,839,454 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 596 | $177,517 |
| Other | 149 | $116,328 |
| Prints | 6 | $8,067 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 131 | $306,897 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 288 | $245,878 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 255 | $84,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 799 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Diego Giacometti is a Swiss artist with 936 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $153,546. 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 Diego Giacometti sold in 2026 for $944,736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 796 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diego Giacometti work is $153,546.
The median Diego Giacometti sculpture sells for $156,749 across 505 lots.
The median Diego Giacometti print sells for $7,582 across 2 lots.
The median Diego Giacometti photograph sells for $215,964 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Diego Giacometti sculptures typically sell for $43,750–$187,500 (the middle half of 209 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Diego Giacometti sculptures typically sell for $104,125–$453,890 (the middle half of 204 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 | 2 | $7,582 | $8,125 | — | 2016-09-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $31,905‡ | $31,905‡ | — | 2010-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 563 | $156,749†‡ | $10M | 89.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $215,964 | $350,343 | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 487 | $324,500‡ | $10M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Diego Giacometti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $7,582. Paintings (1 lots) median $31,905, record $31,905. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Diego Giacometti painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 487 lots) the median is $324,500.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 209 | $43,750–$187,500†‡ | $80,062†‡ | $1.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 204 | $104,125–$453,890‡ | $245,459‡ | $6.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $173,000–$722,000 | $400,862 | $10M |
† 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 | 2024 | $10M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6.8M |
| Photography | 2025 | $350,343 |
| Photography | 2009 | $81,586 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $31,905‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $7,040 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Diego Giacometti worth?
Across 796 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diego Giacometti work is $153,546. The median Diego Giacometti sculpture sells for $156,749 across 505 lots. The median Diego Giacometti print sells for $7,582 across 2 lots. The median Diego Giacometti photograph sells for $215,964 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Diego Giacometti sculptures typically sell for $43,750–$187,500 (the middle half of 209 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Diego Giacometti sculptures typically sell for $104,125–$453,890 (the middle half of 204 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 Diego Giacometti sculpture?
Based on 505 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diego Giacometti sculpture is $156,749. 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 Diego Giacometti's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Diego Giacometti sculpture is $9,965,373.
What is the average price of a small Diego Giacometti sculpture?
Based on 209 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Diego Giacometti sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $80,062, 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 Diego Giacometti sculpture?
Based on 204 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Diego Giacometti sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $245,459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Diego Giacometti's auction record?
Diego Giacometti's auction record is $9,965,373, set in 2024.
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