Gai Aulenti (1927–2012)
What is Gai Aulenti’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Gai Aulenti at 10 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $520–$3,515, n=13). The auction record is $8,288 for Jumbo (2022, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumbo, 1964 | Marble | $8,288 | Tajan | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | King Sun, 1967 | Red enameled metal base and transparent acrylic wedges | $6,913 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Arcata, circa 1970 | Walnut and leather | $6,881 | Tajan | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Oracolo | Brown lacquered metal, openwork metal, and white glass | $6,134 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Tamigi, 1973 | Silver-plated modernist cutlery | $4,564 | Sworders | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Patroclo, circa 1980 | Blown glass with a steel wire mesh | $3,935 | Tajan | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012), a table lamp,, 1970 | Yellow acrylic, chrome-plated steel, and aluminium | $3,515 | Sworders | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012), a table lamp,, 1970 | Pink acrylic, chrome-plated steel and aluminium | $3,515 | Sworders | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Pileo, 1970s | White abs, chrome metal | $3,464 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Locus Solus, 1964 | Chromed steel strcuture, crystal plane and upholstered covering | $3,235 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 33 | $1,043 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,499 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,043 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $644 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Gai Aulenti is an Italian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,253. 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 Gai Aulenti sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,160 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gai Aulenti work is $1,253.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,913 | $8,288 | — | 2023-11-21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gai Aulenti worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gai Aulenti work is $1,253. 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 Gai Aulenti's auction record?
Gai Aulenti's auction record is $8,288, set in 2022.
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