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# Giacomo Manzù (1908–1991)

## What is Giacomo Manzù’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 245 auction results for Giacomo Manzù at 30 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,892 including buyer’s premium (middle half $590–$56,750, n=15). The auction record is $482,500 for Cardinale Seduto (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardinale Seduto, 1984 | Bronze | $482,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | Cardinale in piedi, 1958-60 | Bronze | $389,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 3 | Cardinale, 1977 | Bronze | $255,500 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 4 | Cardinale seduto (Seated Cardinal) | Alabaster | $242,500 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 5 | Cardinale, 1974 | Marble | $184,933 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 6 | Cardinale, 1980 | Bronze | $182,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | Passo di danza, 1954 | Bronze | $176,400 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Grande Cardinale Seduto (Large Seated Cardinal), 1908 | Bronze with light brown patina | $154,118 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Cardinale, 1968 | Bronze | $153,765 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 10 | Grande Cardinale in piedi, 1982 | Bronze with brown and green patina | $150,000 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 114 | $35,765 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $2,277 |
| Other | 36 | $842 |
| Prints | 28 | $329 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $73,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 79 | $22,571 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $3,892 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 245 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giacomo Manzù is an Italian artist with 348 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $12,042. 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 Manzù sold in 2026 for $113,902, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Giacomo Manzù work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Giacomo Manzù work worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Manzù work is $12,042.

The median Giacomo Manzù sculpture sells for $36,957 across 117 lots.

The median Giacomo Manzù print sells for $269 across 50 lots.

The median Giacomo Manzù work on paper sells for $2,093 across 38 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Giacomo Manzù sculptures typically sell for $23,455–$61,520 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Giacomo Manzù sculptures typically sell for $11,347–$63,021 (the middle half of 42 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 | 62 | $269†‡ | $8,343 | 80.6% | 2025-05-13 |
| Paintings | 3 | $7,784 | $7,784 | 33.3% | 2009-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $2,093 | $10,625 | 84.4% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 133 | $36,957†‡ | $482,500 | 88% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $150,000 | $482,500 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Giacomo Manzù's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (62 lots) median $269 with 80.6% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $7,784, record $7,784. A typical Giacomo Manzù painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $150,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $146–$390†‡ | $284†‡ | $2,166 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $214–$669†‡ | $380†‡ | $2,920 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $380–$2,595 | $1,436 | $6,351 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,098–$7,356 | $3,934 | $10,625 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $11,347–$63,021†‡ | $21,165†‡ | $242,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $23,455–$61,520†‡ | $42,398†‡ | $255,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $44,827–$139,250 | $81,250 | $482,500 |

† 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 | 2008 | $482,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $389,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10,448 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $8,343 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,784 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,920 |

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 Giacomo Manzù worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Manzù work is $12,042. The median Giacomo Manzù sculpture sells for $36,957 across 117 lots. The median Giacomo Manzù print sells for $269 across 50 lots. The median Giacomo Manzù work on paper sells for $2,093 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giacomo Manzù sculptures typically sell for $23,455–$61,520 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giacomo Manzù sculptures typically sell for $11,347–$63,021 (the middle half of 42 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 Giacomo Manzù sculpture?

Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Manzù sculpture is $36,957. 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 Manzù's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Manzù sculpture is $482,500.

### What is the average price of a Giacomo Manzù print?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Manzù print is $269. 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 Manzù's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Manzù print is $8,343.

### What is the average price of a Giacomo Manzù work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Manzù work on paper is $2,093.

### What is Giacomo Manzù's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Manzù work on paper is $10,625.

### What is the average price of a medium Giacomo Manzù sculpture?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giacomo Manzù sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $42,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Giacomo Manzù sculpture?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giacomo Manzù sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Manzù's auction record?

Giacomo Manzù's auction record is $482,500, set in 2008.

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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, “Giacomo Manzù auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giacomo-manzu (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.