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# Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005)

## What is Eduardo Paolozzi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,038 auction results for Eduardo Paolozzi at 49 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $740 including buyer’s premium (middle half $523–$1,253, n=243). The auction record is $189,125 for Heart's Delight (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart's Delight, 1949 | Watercolor | $189,125 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | The Artist as Hephaestus, 1924 | Bronze | $172,979 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Life Savers, 1924 | Collage | $167,185 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Forms on a Bow No. 2 | Bronze | $139,818 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Wedding of the Rock and Dynamo and Triple Fuse, 1954 | Bronze | $108,748 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Daedalus, 1990 | Bronze with brown patina | $89,752 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Head Looking Up, 1955 | Bronze with a green/brown patina, unique | $77,742 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Mondrian Head, 1993 | Bronze | $77,658 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | The Neal Street Relief | — | $65,866 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 10 | Paris Bird, 1948 | Bronze with a brown patina | $63,404 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 193 | $1,335 |
| Works on paper | 81 | $1,218 |
| Other | 181 | $916 |
| Prints | 382 | $732 |
| Paintings | 7 | $456 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $4,803 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 550 | $948 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 243 | $801 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,038 results from 49 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eduardo Paolozzi is a British (modern) artist with 1,266 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $826. 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 2026 for $1,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Eduardo Paolozzi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Eduardo Paolozzi work worth?

Across 1,013 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work is $826.

The median Eduardo Paolozzi print sells for $658 across 487 lots.

The median Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture sells for $1,225 across 222 lots.

The median Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper sells for $962 across 132 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi prints typically sell for $399–$1,125 (the middle half of 283 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi sculptures typically sell for $661–$3,899 (the middle half of 192 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 | 556 | $658†‡ | $29,292 | 87.6% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,242 | $5,529 | 44.4% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 147 | $962†‡ | $189,125 | 89.8% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 257 | $1,225†‡ | $172,979 | 86.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 28 | $679†‡ | $3,078 | 89.3% | 2026-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 52 | $35,784† | $189,125 | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Eduardo Paolozzi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (556 lots) median $658 with 87.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,242, record $5,529. A typical Eduardo Paolozzi painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 52 lots) the median is $35,784.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 186 | $419–$1,311†‡ | $750†‡ | $29,292 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 283 | $399–$1,125†‡ | $610†‡ | $13,391 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $447–$959†‡ | $545†‡ | $9,353‡ |

† 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) | 129 | $633–$1,953†‡ | $925†‡ | $189,125 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 192 | $661–$3,899†‡ | $1,113†‡ | $77,742 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,125–$35,476 | $17,590 | $108,748 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $41,711–$79,193 | $46,212 | $172,979 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $292–$790†‡ | $649†‡ | $3,078 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $508–$2,013†‡ | $1,602†‡ | $2,446 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $189,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $172,979 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $139,818 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $34,002 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $29,292 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $13,391 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,529 |
| Photography | 2022 | $3,078 |

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 1,013 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work is $826. The median Eduardo Paolozzi print sells for $658 across 487 lots. The median Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture sells for $1,225 across 222 lots. The median Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper sells for $962 across 132 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi prints typically sell for $399–$1,125 (the middle half of 283 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Eduardo Paolozzi sculptures typically sell for $661–$3,899 (the middle half of 192 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 487 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Paolozzi print is $658. 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 $29,292.

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

Based on 222 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture is $1,225. 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 $172,979.

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

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper is $962. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduardo Paolozzi work on paper is $189,125.

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

Based on 283 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduardo Paolozzi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $610, 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 192 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,113, 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 $189,125, set in 2021.

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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.