Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024)
What is Gaetano Pesce’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,040 auction results for Gaetano Pesce at 52 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,064 including buyer’s premium (middle half $872–$4,643, n=189). The auction record is $235,245 for Moloch (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prototype "Moloch" adjustable floor lamp, 1970-1972 | Anodized aluminum, aluminum, painted metal | $197,000 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | "Moloch" Floor Lamp | Partially painted metal, plastic, wood and glass | $181,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Nobody’s Double Bed, 2005 | Resin | $120,426 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Prototype 'Moloch' adjustable floor lamp | Floor lamp | $111,975 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Moloch, 1970-1971 | Bronze | $90,406 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Double bed, from the 'Nobody's Perfect' series, 2002 | Wax | $89,007 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moloch, 1939 | Aluminium anodisé et peint, métal et métal peint / | $235,245 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Moloch, 1970 | Structure en aluminium et acier, globe en verre | $155,965 | Artcurial | Oct 2004 |
| 3 | Moloch, 1971 | Glass | $140,637 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Moloch, 1970 | Stål | $77,660 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $4,723 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,250 |
| Prints | 22 | $2,793 |
| Other | 833 | $2,137 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,801 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 157 | $5,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 362 | $3,121 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 280 | $1,071 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,040 results from 52 houses · How we compute these figures
Gaetano Pesce is an Italian artist with 1,474 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,229. 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 Gaetano Pesce sold in 2026 for $3,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,030 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaetano Pesce work is $2,229.
The median Gaetano Pesce sculpture sells for $3,456 across 121 lots.
The median Gaetano Pesce print sells for $319 across 10 lots.
The median Gaetano Pesce painting sells for $2,842 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gaetano Pesce sculptures typically sell for $2,133–$4,410 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Gaetano Pesce sculptures typically sell for $5,400–$29,400 (the middle half of 31 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 | 11 | $319 | $11,838 | 90.9% | 2025-08-07 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,842 | $6,617 | 66.7% | 2024-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,337 | $8,340 | 85.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 143 | $3,456† | $197,000 | 84.6% | 2026-09-19 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,613 | $3,484 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $34,900‡ | $235,245 | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gaetano Pesce's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $319 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,842, record $6,617. A typical Gaetano Pesce painting sells for around 8.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $34,900.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,910–$3,842 | $2,842 | $6,617 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,080–$5,175 | $2,673 | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $2,133–$4,410† | $3,000† | $77,373 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $5,400–$29,400† | $8,125† | $197,000 |
† 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 | 2013 | $197,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $140,637 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $11,838 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,340 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,900 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,484 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gaetano Pesce worth?
Across 1,030 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaetano Pesce work is $2,229. The median Gaetano Pesce sculpture sells for $3,456 across 121 lots. The median Gaetano Pesce print sells for $319 across 10 lots. The median Gaetano Pesce painting sells for $2,842 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gaetano Pesce sculptures typically sell for $2,133–$4,410 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Gaetano Pesce sculptures typically sell for $5,400–$29,400 (the middle half of 31 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 Gaetano Pesce sculpture?
Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaetano Pesce sculpture is $3,456. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gaetano Pesce's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaetano Pesce sculpture is $197,000.
What is the average price of a Gaetano Pesce print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaetano Pesce print is $319.
What is Gaetano Pesce's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaetano Pesce print is $11,838.
What is the average price of a medium Gaetano Pesce sculpture?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gaetano Pesce sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,000, 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 large Gaetano Pesce sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gaetano Pesce sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gaetano Pesce's auction record?
Gaetano Pesce's auction record is $235,245, set in 2025.
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