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# Gianni Colombo (1937–1993)

## What is Gianni Colombo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Gianni Colombo at 18 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,977 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,619–$7,285, n=6). The auction record is $208,099 for Strutturazione pulsante (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strutturazione pulsante | Polystyrene in wooden box with electrical motor | $208,099 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 2 | Spazio elastico - cubo | Ferro smaltato e animazione elettromeccanica | $94,185 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Strutturazione pulsante, 1959 | Polistirolo espanso entro cassetta di legno con motore elettrico | $75,219 | Sotheby's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Spazio elastico | Chiodi, molle metalliche, elastici e smalto su tavola | $68,477 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Strutturazione pulsante, 1959 | Polystyrene in wooden box with electrical motor | $66,975 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Spazio elastico - due doppi rettangoli | Legno dipinto, bacchette ed elastici | $59,750 | Sotheby's | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Spazio elastico, 1937 | — | $52,387 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Spazio elastico - quadrato, 1937 | Elastici e chiodi su legno dipinto | $44,065 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 9 | Spazio elastico | Smalto su legno e elastici | $38,058 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Elastic Cube Space, 1970 | Tiges métalliques, fils de nylon et moteur électrique | $31,371 | Christie's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $8,007 |
| Other | 32 | $5,769 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $14,787 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,130 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gianni Colombo is an Italian artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,785. 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 Gianni Colombo sold in 2025 for $8,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gianni Colombo work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Colombo work is $4,785.

The median Gianni Colombo print sells for $1,640 across 5 lots.

The median Gianni Colombo sculpture sells for $8,007 across 9 lots.

The median Gianni Colombo painting sells for $44,065 across 4 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 | $1,640† | $4,808† | 50% | 2018-12-13 |
| Paintings | 4 | $44,065 | $59,750 | — | 2016-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2012-04-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $8,007 | $94,185 | 90% | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $190,316‡ | $208,099 | — | 2015-11-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gianni Colombo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,640 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $44,065, record $59,750. A typical Gianni Colombo painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $190,316.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,072–$8,149 | $1,376 | $9,217 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $94,185 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $59,750 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $44,065 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $31,371 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,808† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,836† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gianni Colombo worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Colombo work is $4,785. The median Gianni Colombo print sells for $1,640 across 5 lots. The median Gianni Colombo sculpture sells for $8,007 across 9 lots. The median Gianni Colombo painting sells for $44,065 across 4 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 Gianni Colombo's auction record?

Gianni Colombo's auction record is $208,099, set in 2010.

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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, “Gianni Colombo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gianni-colombo (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.