> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/flavio-poli · updated 2026-11-02

# Flavio Poli (1900–1984)

## What is Flavio Poli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 414 auction results for Flavio Poli at 55 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $424–$4,182, n=69). The auction record is $87,500 for Large ceiling light (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large ceiling light, circa 1954 | Colored glass, painted metal | $87,500 | Phillips | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Large ceiling light | Clear and coloured glass with gold leaf inclusions, painted metal | $82,079 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | VALVA SIDERALE, 1954 | Internally decorated glass | $75,000 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | Important and unique ceiling light | Coloured glass with gold leaf inclusions, painted steel | $71,984 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Large lantern, 1940s | Colored glass, painted metal | $65,000 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | Large ceiling light, 1950s | Glass with gold leaf inclusions, painted steel | $62,500 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Grigio Oro vase, model Z 1461, 1936 | Brass | $62,400 | Wright | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Siderale vase, 1954 | Glass | $57,500 | Wright | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Pair of wall lights, 1950s | Stainless steel | $40,000 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Pair of wall lights, 1950s | Glass flowers, plastic | $35,000 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $3,734 |
| Other | 284 | $2,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $10,657 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $4,910 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 236 | $1,843 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 414 results from 55 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Flavio Poli is an Italian artist with 645 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,481. 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 Flavio Poli sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**14 Flavio Poli works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Flavio Poli work worth?

Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Flavio Poli work is $1,481.

The median Flavio Poli work on paper sells for $608 across 7 lots.

The median Flavio Poli sculpture sells for $26,250 across 7 lots.

The median Flavio Poli photograph sells for $25,000 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $608 | $6,511 | 87.5% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $26,250 | $71,984 | — | 2024-12-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 50% | 2011-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $34,944 | $87,500 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $379–$2,068 | $967 | $6,511 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $71,984 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $62,500 |
| Photography | 2011 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,315 |

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 Flavio Poli worth?

Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Flavio Poli work is $1,481. The median Flavio Poli work on paper sells for $608 across 7 lots. The median Flavio Poli sculpture sells for $26,250 across 7 lots. The median Flavio Poli photograph sells for $25,000 across 1 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 Flavio Poli's auction record?

Flavio Poli's auction record is $87,500, set in 2014.

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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, “Flavio Poli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/flavio-poli (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.