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# Enzo Plazzotta (1921–1981)

## What is Enzo Plazzotta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Enzo Plazzotta at 23 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,313–$2,333, n=8). The auction record is $26,356 for Downfall (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downfall, 1967 | Bronze with a green patina | $26,356 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Symphonic Variations I (Sibley), 1972 | Bronze | $15,297 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Mark, 1921 | Bronze | $14,655 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Nureyev | 18 carat yellow gold | $14,181 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 5 | The Swan (Life-Size), 1970 | Marble base | $12,513 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Nureyev, 1979 | Bronze | $11,296 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | Jilly sur les Pointes, 1978 | Bronze with a light brown patina | $10,742 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Park/Wall, 1976 | Bronze | $9,884 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 9 | Study for Adam | Bronze, brown patina | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 10 | Summer dream, 1921 | Bronze | $8,071 | Bonhams | Jul 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 56 | $4,336 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $4,609 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,234 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Enzo Plazzotta is an Italian artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,680. 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 Enzo Plazzotta sold in 2026 for $12,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Enzo Plazzotta work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enzo Plazzotta work is $3,680.

The median Enzo Plazzotta sculpture sells for $3,584 across 76 lots.

The median Enzo Plazzotta print sells for $257 across 3 lots.

The median Enzo Plazzotta work on paper sells for $648 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Enzo Plazzotta sculptures typically sell for $1,391–$4,522 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Enzo Plazzotta sculptures typically sell for $2,682–$5,727 (the middle half of 34 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 | 4 | $257† | $284 | 75% | 2025-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $648 | $934 | — | 2020-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 90 | $3,584†‡ | $26,356 | 84.4% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,655 | $26,356 | — | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,391–$4,522†‡ | $2,080†‡ | $14,181 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $2,682–$5,727†‡ | $4,445†‡ | $26,356 |

† 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 | 2018 | $26,356 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $15,297 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $934 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $648 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $284 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $257 |

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 Enzo Plazzotta worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Enzo Plazzotta work is $3,680. The median Enzo Plazzotta sculpture sells for $3,584 across 76 lots. The median Enzo Plazzotta print sells for $257 across 3 lots. The median Enzo Plazzotta work on paper sells for $648 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Enzo Plazzotta sculptures typically sell for $1,391–$4,522 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Enzo Plazzotta sculptures typically sell for $2,682–$5,727 (the middle half of 34 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 Enzo Plazzotta sculpture?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Enzo Plazzotta sculpture is $3,584. 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 Enzo Plazzotta's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Enzo Plazzotta sculpture is $26,356.

### What is the average price of a small Enzo Plazzotta sculpture?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Enzo Plazzotta sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,080, 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 Enzo Plazzotta sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Enzo Plazzotta sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,445, 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 Enzo Plazzotta's auction record?

Enzo Plazzotta's auction record is $26,356, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Enzo Plazzotta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/enzo-plazzotta (updated 2026-11-03).

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.