Giacomo Manzu (1908–1991)
Giacomo Manzu is an Italian artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $40,104. 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 Giacomo Manzu sold in 2026 for $153,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Manzu work is $40,104.
The median Giacomo Manzu sculpture sells for $86,868 across 19 lots.
The median Giacomo Manzu print sells for $298 across 6 lots.
The median Giacomo Manzu work on paper sells for $14,497 across 2 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 | 10 | $298‡ | $1,150 | 60% | 2024-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $14,497‡ | $25,540 | 66.7% | 2012-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $86,868†‡ | $763,092 | 95% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $330,755 | $763,092 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† 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) | 6 | $33,334–$113,157† | $69,089† | $753,255 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $51,795–$341,472‡ | $198,214‡ | $763,092 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $763,092 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $753,255 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $25,540 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,454‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,150 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $495‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giacomo Manzu worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Manzu work is $40,104. The median Giacomo Manzu sculpture sells for $86,868 across 19 lots. The median Giacomo Manzu print sells for $298 across 6 lots. The median Giacomo Manzu work on paper sells for $14,497 across 2 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 Giacomo Manzu sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Manzu sculpture is $86,868. 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 Giacomo Manzu's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Manzu sculpture is $763,092.
What is the average price of a medium Giacomo Manzu sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giacomo Manzu sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $198,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giacomo Manzu's auction record?
Giacomo Manzu's auction record is $763,092, set in 2007.
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