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# Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005)

Eduardo Paolozzi is a British artist with 310 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $888. 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 Eduardo Paolozzi sold in 2025 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eduardo Paolozzi work worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work is $888.

The median Eduardo Paolozzi print sells for $618 across 112 lots.

The median Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture sells for $1,519 across 78 lots.

The median Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper sells for $1,180 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi prints typically sell for $317–$1,092 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi sculptures typically sell for $719–$4,327 (the middle half of 61 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 | 128 | $618†‡ | $6,307 | 87.5% | 2026-04-04 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,180† | $33,419 | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $1,519†‡ | $129,783 | 96.3% | 2024-11-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,997† | $2,343† | 66.7% | 2021-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $32,239 | $235,970 | — | 2015-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $276–$1,380† | $817† | $6,307 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $317–$1,092†‡ | $567†‡ | $5,359 |

† 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) | 25 | $752–$4,222† | $1,598† | $33,419 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $719–$4,327†‡ | $1,468†‡ | $46,349 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,587–$5,271 | $2,003 | $129,783 |

† 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 | 2007 | $129,783 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $94,388 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $33,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,692 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $6,307 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,359 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,343† |
| Photography | 2009 | $1,651 |

† 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 Eduardo Paolozzi worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work is $888. The median Eduardo Paolozzi print sells for $618 across 112 lots. The median Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture sells for $1,519 across 78 lots. The median Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper sells for $1,180 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi prints typically sell for $317–$1,092 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi sculptures typically sell for $719–$4,327 (the middle half of 61 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 Eduardo Paolozzi print?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Paolozzi print is $618. 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 Eduardo Paolozzi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Paolozzi print is $6,307.

### What is the average price of a Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture is $1,519. 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 Eduardo Paolozzi's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture is $129,783.

### What is the average price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper is $1,180. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Eduardo Paolozzi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper is $33,419.

### What is the average price of a medium Eduardo Paolozzi print?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduardo Paolozzi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $567, 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 small Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,468, 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 Eduardo Paolozzi's auction record?

Eduardo Paolozzi's auction record is $235,970, set in 2007.

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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, “Eduardo Paolozzi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eduardo-paolozzi (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.
