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# Emile Gilioli (1911–1977)

## What is Emile Gilioli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for Emile Gilioli at 25 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $984 including buyer’s premium (middle half $702–$3,571, n=16). The auction record is $83,490 for L'ange (2011, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'ange, 1946-1947 | Bronze | $83,490 | Tajan | Aug 2011 |
| 2 | LE CLOCHER, 1958 | Fonte | $73,444 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Soleil de vie, 1968 | Copper | $62,770 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | L'HOMME DE LA PAIX ou MONUMENT A LA MEMOIRE DE DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD, 1965 | Fonte | $58,755 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | FER DE LANCE, 1971 | Fonte | $55,817 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | CREATURE DE L'EAU, 1949 | Fonte | $41,128 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Déjeuner de soleil, 1911 | Déjeuner de soleil | $38,830 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Apparition Architecturale, 1964 | Bronze | $28,308 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | CARAVANE, 1955 | Bronze | $28,308 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | TETE SIENNOISE, 1960 | Signé et numéroté " | $26,336 | Artcurial | Apr 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 60 | $7,062 |
| Other | 35 | $4,700 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $733 |
| Prints | 18 | $419 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $29,211 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $4,863 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $723 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emile Gilioli is a French artist with 247 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,317. 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 Emile Gilioli sold in 2026 for $9,247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emile Gilioli work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Gilioli work is $3,317.

The median Emile Gilioli sculpture sells for $7,037 across 66 lots.

The median Emile Gilioli print sells for $286 across 31 lots.

The median Emile Gilioli work on paper sells for $908 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Emile Gilioli sculptures typically sell for $3,227–$8,244 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Gilioli prints typically sell for $163–$609 (the middle half of 28 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 | 38 | $286†‡ | $1,209 | 81.6% | 2026-07-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,202 | $4,306 | — | 2026-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $908†‡ | $4,700 | 73.3% | 2026-04-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 86 | $7,037†‡ | $83,490 | 76.7% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $55,817 | $83,490 | — | 2025-11-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Emile Gilioli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $286 with 81.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,202, record $4,306. A typical Emile Gilioli painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $55,817.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $163–$609†‡ | $278†‡ | $1,209 |

† 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) | 7 | $390–$1,081†‡ | $846†‡ | $1,324† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $444–$1,198† | $705† | $1,770 |

† 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) | 31 | $3,227–$8,244†‡ | $5,625†‡ | $19,830 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,720–$42,062 | $28,308 | $83,490 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,015–$51,976‡ | $10,804‡ | $73,444 |

† 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 | 2011 | $83,490 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $73,444 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,700 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,497 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,097 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,068 |

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 Emile Gilioli worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Gilioli work is $3,317. The median Emile Gilioli sculpture sells for $7,037 across 66 lots. The median Emile Gilioli print sells for $286 across 31 lots. The median Emile Gilioli work on paper sells for $908 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emile Gilioli sculptures typically sell for $3,227–$8,244 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Gilioli prints typically sell for $163–$609 (the middle half of 28 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 Emile Gilioli sculpture?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Gilioli sculpture is $7,037. 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 Emile Gilioli's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Gilioli sculpture is $83,490.

### What is the average price of a Emile Gilioli print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Gilioli print is $286. 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 Emile Gilioli's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Gilioli print is $1,209.

### What is the average price of a Emile Gilioli work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Gilioli work on paper is $908. 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 Emile Gilioli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Gilioli work on paper is $4,700.

### What is the average price of a small Emile Gilioli sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emile Gilioli sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,625, 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 Emile Gilioli print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emile Gilioli print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $278, 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 Emile Gilioli's auction record?

Emile Gilioli's auction record is $83,490, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.