Gabriella Crespi (1922–2017)
What is Gabriella Crespi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 421 auction results for Gabriella Crespi at 35 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,502 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,133–$14,090, n=92). The auction record is $194,500 for Rare "Z" desk with drawer unit (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare "Z" desk with drawer unit, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $194,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Table basse 'Ellisse', série 'Plurimi', 1922 | Brass | $155,567 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | 'Z' Desk, 1974 | With a frieze drawer | $113,400 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Scultura Side Tables, circa 1976 | Brass laminated wood | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Scultura low tables, from the Plurimi series | Brass-covered wood | $97,649 | Phillips | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Pair of "Fungo" table lamps, from the "Rising Sun" series, 1619 | Cartridge brass | $96,750 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Pair of 'Scultura' low tables, from the 'Plurimi' series, circa 1976 | Brass-covered wood | $94,983 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Table Tavolo Scultura, Série Plurimi | Brass | $92,580 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Nymphaeas, 1979 | Table | $88,787 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | coffee table, model 2000, 2000 | Chrome steel | $86,500 | Wright | Dec 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 331 | $10,200 |
| Sculpture | 54 | $3,364 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,291 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $25,681 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 178 | $12,608 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $2,198 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 421 results from 35 houses · How we compute these figures
Gabriella Crespi is an Italian artist with 570 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,158. 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 Gabriella Crespi sold in 2026 for $12,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 416 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriella Crespi work is $8,158.
The median Gabriella Crespi sculpture sells for $7,563 across 68 lots.
The median Gabriella Crespi painting sells for $6,363 across 6 lots.
The median Gabriella Crespi print sells for $1,237 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gabriella Crespi sculptures typically sell for $1,875–$5,475 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gabriella Crespi sculptures typically sell for $6,250–$42,100 (the middle half of 24 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 | 6 | $1,237 | $3,012 | — | 2024-07-03 |
| Paintings | 10 | $6,363 | $13,750 | 60% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $579 | $8,190 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 74 | $7,563† | $84,097 | 91.9% | 2026-08-13 |
| Photography | 5 | $2,397 | $4,652 | 80% | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $84,097 | $194,500 | — | 2025-12-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Gabriella Crespi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,237. Paintings (10 lots) median $6,363, record $13,750. A typical Gabriella Crespi painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $84,097.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,103–$1,936 | $1,237 | $3,012 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,875–$5,475† | $2,986† | $40,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $6,250–$42,100 | $17,886 | $84,097 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $20,725–$66,291 | $49,834 | $75,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $84,097 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $75,600 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,691 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,190 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,652 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,281 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,012 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gabriella Crespi worth?
Across 416 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriella Crespi work is $8,158. The median Gabriella Crespi sculpture sells for $7,563 across 68 lots. The median Gabriella Crespi painting sells for $6,363 across 6 lots. The median Gabriella Crespi print sells for $1,237 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gabriella Crespi sculptures typically sell for $1,875–$5,475 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gabriella Crespi sculptures typically sell for $6,250–$42,100 (the middle half of 24 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 Gabriella Crespi sculpture?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriella Crespi sculpture is $7,563. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gabriella Crespi's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriella Crespi sculpture is $84,097.
What is the average price of a small Gabriella Crespi sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabriella Crespi sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Gabriella Crespi sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gabriella Crespi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,886, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gabriella Crespi's auction record?
Gabriella Crespi's auction record is $194,500, set in 2014.
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