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# Gae Aulenti (1927–2012)

## What is Gae Aulenti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 363 auction results for Gae Aulenti at 65 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,589 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,146–$5,289, n=87). The auction record is $47,610 for Modèle 'Tlinkit' (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modèle 'Tlinkit', 1991 | Rotin | $47,610 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Service à café et à thé en argent et ébène, 1979-1980 | Argent et ébène | $24,456 | Tajan | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Jumbo Coffee Table, 1965 | Marble | $24,225 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Oracolo, 1969 | Struttura in metallo laccato e diffusore in vetro opalino | $23,350 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 5 | Arcata, 1968 | Leather | $22,757 | Artcurial | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Jumbo coffee table, circa 1975 | Italy, 1964 / c. 1975 Calacatta marble | $17,280 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Jumbo coffee table, 1964 | Marble | $16,900 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Pipistrello, 1965 | Tin | $16,742 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Orologi come architetture, 1992 | Structure en métal et aluminium | $16,005 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 10 | Jumbo Coffee TableKnoll International | Marble | $13,860 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 19 | $7,560 |
| Other | 257 | $1,651 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $2,033 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 157 | $1,965 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $1,490 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 363 results from 65 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gae Aulenti is an Italian artist with 560 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,527. 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 Gae Aulenti is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,608; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Gae Aulenti works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gae Aulenti work worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gae Aulenti work is $1,527.

The median Gae Aulenti sculpture sells for $3,274 across 40 lots.

The median Gae Aulenti work on paper sells for $4,064 across 4 lots.

The median Gae Aulenti painting sells for $1,180 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gae Aulenti sculptures typically sell for $2,500–$7,890 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,180 | $1,180 | — | 2004-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,064 | $5,683 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $3,274† | $24,225 | 88.9% | 2026-09-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $588‡ | $588‡ | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $14,932† | $47,610 | — | 2026-09-29 |

† 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) | 7 | $1,282–$2,834 | $1,875 | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $2,500–$7,890† | $4,131† | $24,225 |

† 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 | $24,225 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $16,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,683 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,234 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,180 |
| Photography | 2025 | $588‡ |

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

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 Gae Aulenti worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gae Aulenti work is $1,527. The median Gae Aulenti sculpture sells for $3,274 across 40 lots. The median Gae Aulenti work on paper sells for $4,064 across 4 lots. The median Gae Aulenti painting sells for $1,180 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gae Aulenti sculptures typically sell for $2,500–$7,890 (the middle half of 30 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 Gae Aulenti sculpture?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gae Aulenti sculpture is $3,274. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gae Aulenti's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gae Aulenti sculpture is $24,225.

### What is the average price of a medium Gae Aulenti sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gae Aulenti sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gae Aulenti's auction record?

Gae Aulenti's auction record is $47,610, set in 2026.

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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, “Gae Aulenti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gae-aulenti (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.