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# Gio Ponti (1891–1979)

## What is Gio Ponti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,901 auction results for Gio Ponti at 68 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,879 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,278–$17,622, n=871). The auction record is $364,621 for Important and rare low table, designed for the Contini Bonacossi residence, Quadreria Moderna, Villa Vittoria, Florence (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important and rare low table, designed for the Contini Bonacossi residence, Quadreria Moderna, Villa Vittoria, Florence, 1927 | Cartridge brass | $364,621 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Prototype ‘Mariposa’ sofa, designed for the XI Milan Triennale | Cartridge brass | $331,012 | Phillips | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Room from the 9th Triennale of Milan 1951, 1951 | Wax | $324,000 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | VASO DELLE DONNE DELLE ARCHITETTURE, 1923-1930 | Polychrome earthenware | $319,500 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Unique and large dining table | Cartridge brass | $297,245 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | A rare and important dining table, circa 1959 | Cartridge brass | $278,598 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Desk from Casa di Fantasia, Milan, circa 1951 | Glass | $253,289 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Important executive desk | Glass | $247,944 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Rare bench, designed for the Antica Quadreria, Contini Bonacossi Palace, Florence | Cartridge brass | $231,239 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | Pair of rare wingback chairs | Fabric, walnut | $218,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $15,039 |
| Other | 3,132 | $10,080 |
| Sculpture | 194 | $6,111 |
| Prints | 35 | $1,038 |
| Works on paper | 150 | $1,036 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 771 | $15,039 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,534 | $11,887 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 881 | $3,708 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,901 results from 68 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gio Ponti is an Italian artist with 5,950 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $8,605. 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 Ponti sold in 2026 for $9,684, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**32 Gio Ponti works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gio Ponti work worth?

Across 3,880 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gio Ponti work is $8,605.

The median Gio Ponti sculpture sells for $14,708 across 205 lots.

The median Gio Ponti work on paper sells for $1,024 across 190 lots.

The median Gio Ponti painting sells for $9,425 across 39 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gio Ponti work on papers typically sell for $525–$2,458 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Gio Ponti sculptures typically sell for $6,621–$35,140 (the middle half of 71 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 | 19 | $1,140 | $26,400 | 94.7% | 2024-12-18 |
| Paintings | 50 | $9,425 | $79,747 | 78% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 227 | $1,024 | $164,491 | 83.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 256 | $14,708† | $364,621 | 80.1% | 2026-09-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $5,606 | $10,800 | 66.7% | 2023-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 188 | $90,347† | $364,621 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Gio Ponti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,140 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $9,425, record $79,747. A typical Gio Ponti painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 188 lots) the median is $90,347.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $240–$486 | $339 | $11,336 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,399–$3,853 | $2,309 | $26,400 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,307–$13,694 | $8,707 | $79,747 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $9,117–$15,690 | $12,600 | $32,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $16,778–$28,025 | $22,815 | $59,722 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $525–$2,458 | $971 | $164,491 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $727–$2,990 | $1,039 | $22,508 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $4,063–$22,500 | $8,125 | $95,981 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $6,621–$35,140† | $16,037† | $149,358 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 69 | $10,036–$48,863 | $22,500 | $364,621 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $364,621 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $247,944 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $164,491 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $79,747 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $65,248 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $26,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $22,508 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,336 |

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 Gio Ponti worth?

Across 3,880 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gio Ponti work is $8,605. The median Gio Ponti sculpture sells for $14,708 across 205 lots. The median Gio Ponti work on paper sells for $1,024 across 190 lots. The median Gio Ponti painting sells for $9,425 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gio Ponti work on papers typically sell for $525–$2,458 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gio Ponti sculptures typically sell for $6,621–$35,140 (the middle half of 71 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 Ponti sculpture?

Based on 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gio Ponti sculpture is $14,708. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gio Ponti's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gio Ponti sculpture is $364,621.

### What is the average price of a Gio Ponti work on paper?

Based on 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gio Ponti work on paper is $1,024.

### What is Gio Ponti's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gio Ponti work on paper is $164,491.

### What is the average price of a Gio Ponti painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gio Ponti painting is $9,425.

### What is Gio Ponti's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gio Ponti painting is $79,747.

### What is the average price of a small Gio Ponti work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gio Ponti work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $971, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Gio Ponti sculpture?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gio Ponti sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gio Ponti's auction record?

Gio Ponti's auction record is $364,621, set in 2018.

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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, “Gio Ponti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gio-ponti (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.