Gaetano Sciolari (1927–1994)
What is Gaetano Sciolari’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Gaetano Sciolari at 42 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $882 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$2,809, n=31). The auction record is $12,810 for A Pair of Large Sconces (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Pair of Large Sconces, 1970 | Chrome steel and brass elements | $12,810 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Cubic chandelier, 1970 | Glass | $9,750 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | Suspension à contrepoids - Modèle n°A5011, 1950 | Verre et laiton Édition Stilnovo Modèle créé vers 1950 H 140 (variable) × Ø 65 cm Bib | $9,746 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Cubic chandelier, 1970 | Glass | $7,800 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Modèle n° A5011, 1927 | Aluminium | $7,406 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Floor lamp model 4013, circa 1950 | Brass, marble, cristal | $7,254 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Lampada a sospensione regolabile modello no. A 5011, 1950 | Altezza variabile x 66 x 66 cm / 30 x 66 x 66 cm solo diffusore disegno del 1950 circa produzione del 1960 circa alluminio laccato, ottone, vetro etichetta originale STILNOVO parziale Stilnovo, Milano, Italia | $5,787 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Applique potence à contrepoids, 1959 | Cartridge brass | $5,294 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Lampadaire, 1927 | Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) | $4,438 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | modèle «Cubic» | Métal brossé et caches ampoules en verre | $3,834 | Alexandre Landre | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 67 | $693 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,527 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $688 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $480 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Gaetano Sciolari is an Italian artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $690. 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 Sciolari sold in 2026 for $1,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaetano Sciolari work is $690.
The median Gaetano Sciolari sculpture sells for $1,142 across 6 lots.
The median Gaetano Sciolari work on paper sells for $5,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,787 | $5,787 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,142 | $7,406 | 85.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,746 | $12,810 | — | 2026-06-30 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,787 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,651 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gaetano Sciolari worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaetano Sciolari work is $690. The median Gaetano Sciolari sculpture sells for $1,142 across 6 lots. The median Gaetano Sciolari work on paper sells for $5,787 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 Gaetano Sciolari's auction record?
Gaetano Sciolari's auction record is $12,810, set in 2017.
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