Fabrizio Plessi (b. 1940)
What is Fabrizio Plessi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Fabrizio Plessi at 26 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,194 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,509–$2,910, n=15). The auction record is $74,035 for STUDIO PER LA STANZA DEI SASSI (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STUDIO PER LA STANZA DEI SASSI, 1989 | Signée et datée " | $74,035 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Acqua che sale C# T124 | — | $22,167 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 3 | Mare Orizzontale piccolo, 2003 | Eisen, 2 Monitore, Video und Ton, fest montiert auf einem Holzsockel | $13,623 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | CRIS, circa 1962 | Oxidized metal structure, elements and a lattice of welded steel rods | $10,629 | Tajan | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Materia Prima, 1989 | Bronze | $9,682 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Digital Boat, 2011 | Video installation with sound in a wooden boat | $8,753 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Acqua solida, 1971 | Mixed media on canvas | $6,726 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 8 | Sperimentale - Rastrellare l'acqua, 1972 | Mixed media on canvas | $6,115 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 9 | CROSS VIDEO BOX | Mixed media on paper | $5,539 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Dall'acquabiografico - Undici materiali che a contatto con l'acqua, danno undici differenti reazioni, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,892 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $3,168 |
| Other | 30 | $2,090 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,710 |
| Prints | 6 | $104 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $4,586 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,976 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,035 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Fabrizio Plessi is an Italian artist with 308 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,039. 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 Fabrizio Plessi sold in 2026 for $2,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fabrizio Plessi work is $2,039.
The median Fabrizio Plessi print sells for $135 across 23 lots.
The median Fabrizio Plessi painting sells for $3,025 across 19 lots.
The median Fabrizio Plessi work on paper sells for $1,128 across 9 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 | 37 | $135‡ | $265 | 62.2% | 2025-05-12 |
| Paintings | 23 | $3,025‡ | $6,114 | 82.6% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,128† | $5,539 | 52.9% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $9,682 | $9,682 | — | 2016-06-04 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,840‡ | $74,035 | — | 2023-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fabrizio Plessi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $135 with 62.2% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $3,025, record $6,114. A typical Fabrizio Plessi painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $35,840.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $92–$196‡ | $148‡ | $265 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,138–$3,762‡ | $2,541‡ | $4,526 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $9,682 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,114 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,539 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,892 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,039 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $218 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fabrizio Plessi worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fabrizio Plessi work is $2,039. The median Fabrizio Plessi print sells for $135 across 23 lots. The median Fabrizio Plessi painting sells for $3,025 across 19 lots. The median Fabrizio Plessi work on paper sells for $1,128 across 9 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 Fabrizio Plessi print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fabrizio Plessi print is $135. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fabrizio Plessi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fabrizio Plessi print is $265.
What is the average price of a Fabrizio Plessi painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fabrizio Plessi painting is $3,025. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fabrizio Plessi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fabrizio Plessi painting is $6,114.
What is the average price of a Fabrizio Plessi work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fabrizio Plessi work on paper is $1,128. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fabrizio Plessi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fabrizio Plessi work on paper is $5,539.
What is the average price of a medium Fabrizio Plessi painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fabrizio Plessi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fabrizio Plessi's auction record?
Fabrizio Plessi's auction record is $74,035, set in 2008.
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