Gianni Dessi (b. 1955)
Gianni Dessi is an Italian artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,048. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gianni Dessi sold in 2026 for $3,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gianni Dessi on OpeningBid →What is a Gianni Dessi work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Dessi work is $3,048.
The median Gianni Dessi painting sells for $2,224 across 13 lots.
The median Gianni Dessi work on paper sells for $8,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,224 | $3,368 | 68.4% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $8,472† | $8,602 | 66.7% | 2022-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $8,602 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,343† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,368 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,767 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gianni Dessi worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Dessi work is $3,048. The median Gianni Dessi painting sells for $2,224 across 13 lots. The median Gianni Dessi work on paper sells for $8,472 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 Gianni Dessi painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Dessi painting is $2,224.
What is Gianni Dessi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Dessi painting is $3,368.
What is Gianni Dessi's auction record?
Gianni Dessi's auction record is $36,327, set in 2008.
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