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# Gino Sarfatti (1912–1985)

## What is Gino Sarfatti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,081 auction results for Gino Sarfatti at 50 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,796–$10,451, n=184). The auction record is $175,000 for Early ceiling light, model no. S 00106 (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early ceiling light, model no. S 00106 | Gold-washed brass, gold-washed steel | $175,000 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Chandelier, model no. 2022C, 1619 | Glass | $160,116 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Rare large chandelier, model no. 2109/27 | Painted tubular steel, painted steel chain, painted steel, painted aluminium, opaque glass | $136,318 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Lustre '2109/27', 1912 | Glass | $113,119 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | 2109/16, 1962 | Brown lacquered aluminium structure, frosted glass globes | $110,779 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Lampadaire 1050/2, 1912 | Aluminium peint, laiton verni et marbre / | $108,820 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Large ceiling light, variant, model no. 2068, circa 1952 | Cartridge brass | $104,776 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | Rare adjustable chandelier, model no. 2076, circa 1953 | Cartridge brass | $92,252 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 9 | model no. S 00106, circa 1940 | Cartridge brass | $88,200 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Ceiling light, model no. 2022C, 2022 | Glass | $83,765 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 41 | $17,733 |
| Other | 933 | $5,444 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,370 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 285 | $10,320 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 262 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 263 | $3,180 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,081 results from 50 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gino Sarfatti is an Italian artist with 1,571 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,289. 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 Gino Sarfatti sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Gino Sarfatti works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gino Sarfatti work worth?

Across 1,077 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gino Sarfatti work is $5,289.

The median Gino Sarfatti sculpture sells for $7,500 across 374 lots.

The median Gino Sarfatti painting sells for $8,125 across 4 lots.

The median Gino Sarfatti work on paper sells for $2,089 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Gino Sarfatti sculptures typically sell for $6,954–$23,356 (the middle half of 128 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Gino Sarfatti sculptures typically sell for $2,520–$8,190 (the middle half of 110 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 | 1 | $851 | $851 | — | 2011-09-27 |
| Paintings | 8 | $8,125 | $11,250 | 50% | 2021-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,089 | $46,244 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 431 | $7,500 | $175,000 | 86.8% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $51,250 | $175,000 | — | 2026-07-02 |

Gino Sarfatti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $851. Paintings (8 lots) median $8,125, record $11,250. A typical Gino Sarfatti painting sells for around 9.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $51,250.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $2,520–$8,190 | $4,209 | $33,182 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $3,750–$10,625 | $6,231 | $175,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 128 | $6,954–$23,356 | $11,697 | $136,318 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $175,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $136,318 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $46,244 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $851 |

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 Gino Sarfatti worth?

Across 1,077 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gino Sarfatti work is $5,289. The median Gino Sarfatti sculpture sells for $7,500 across 374 lots. The median Gino Sarfatti painting sells for $8,125 across 4 lots. The median Gino Sarfatti work on paper sells for $2,089 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Gino Sarfatti sculptures typically sell for $6,954–$23,356 (the middle half of 128 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gino Sarfatti sculptures typically sell for $2,520–$8,190 (the middle half of 110 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 Gino Sarfatti sculpture?

Based on 374 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gino Sarfatti sculpture is $7,500.

### What is Gino Sarfatti's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gino Sarfatti sculpture is $175,000.

### What is the average price of a large Gino Sarfatti sculpture?

Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gino Sarfatti sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Gino Sarfatti sculpture?

Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gino Sarfatti sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gino Sarfatti's auction record?

Gino Sarfatti's auction record is $175,000, set in 2016.

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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, “Gino Sarfatti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gino-sarfatti (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.