Gio Pomodoro (1930–2002)
What is Gio Pomodoro’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Gio Pomodoro at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,041 including buyer’s premium (middle half $557–$6,296, n=18). The auction record is $66,057 for L’UCCELLO DEL MATTINO (2018, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’UCCELLO DEL MATTINO, 1954-1955 | Welded iron | $66,057 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Ritrovamento, 1958 | Bronze | $57,928 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Sole elogio del 3, 1973 | Bronze | $32,847 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Piccola folla, 1964 | Bronzo lucidato | $31,672 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Sole, 1974 | Bronze | $23,148 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Piccola folla, 1965 | Marble | $21,764 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 7 | Forma distesa, 1965 | Marble | $18,210 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Sole produttore comune raccolto, 1973 | Bronze | $17,887 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Tavola del confronto (Tavola orizzontale), 1972 | Marble | $17,034 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 10 | ARNALDO POMODORO (NÉ EN 1926) & GIÒ POMODORO (1930-2002) & GIORGIO PERFETTI (XXE) - STUDIO 3P (ÉDITEUR), 1955 | Black lacquered iron | $16,408 | Tajan | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 36 | $7,132 |
| Other | 20 | $2,385 |
| Prints | 8 | $299 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,408 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $4,374 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $2,669 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Gio Pomodoro is an Italian artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,162. 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 Gio Pomodoro sold in 2025 for $3,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gio Pomodoro work is $3,162.
The median Gio Pomodoro sculpture sells for $6,809 across 42 lots.
The median Gio Pomodoro print sells for $381 across 21 lots.
The median Gio Pomodoro work on paper sells for $606 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gio Pomodoro sculptures typically sell for $1,894–$6,969 (the middle half of 20 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 | 27 | $381 | $9,059 | 77.8% | 2026-03-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2 | $2 | 50% | 1994-10-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $606† | $3,140† | 42.9% | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 54 | $6,809†‡ | $66,057 | 77.8% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $54,076‡ | $66,057 | — | 2023-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gio Pomodoro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $381 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2, record $2. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $54,076.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $114–$561 | $340 | $4,749 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $189–$445 | $299 | $486 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,894–$6,969†‡ | $3,549†‡ | $15,235 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,315–$22,456 | $17,887 | $32,847 |
† 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 | 2018 | $66,057 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $32,847 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,059 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,749 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,140† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $606 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $2 |
† 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 Gio Pomodoro worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gio Pomodoro work is $3,162. The median Gio Pomodoro sculpture sells for $6,809 across 42 lots. The median Gio Pomodoro print sells for $381 across 21 lots. The median Gio Pomodoro work on paper sells for $606 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gio Pomodoro sculptures typically sell for $1,894–$6,969 (the middle half of 20 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 Gio Pomodoro sculpture?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gio Pomodoro sculpture is $6,809. 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 Gio Pomodoro's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gio Pomodoro sculpture is $66,057.
What is the average price of a Gio Pomodoro print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gio Pomodoro print is $381.
What is Gio Pomodoro's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gio Pomodoro print is $9,059.
What is the average price of a small Gio Pomodoro sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gio Pomodoro sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,549, 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 medium Gio Pomodoro sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gio Pomodoro sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gio Pomodoro's auction record?
Gio Pomodoro's auction record is $66,057, set in 2018.
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