Giorgio Griffa (b. 1936)
What is Giorgio Griffa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 247 auction results for Giorgio Griffa at 26 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,446 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,668–$15,018, n=39). The auction record is $165,239 for Linee orizzontali (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linee orizzontali, 1974 | Acrylic on canvas | $165,239 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Verticale, acrylic on canvas, 1936 | Acrylic on canvas | $54,680 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 3 | Verticale, 1976 | Acrylic paint | $45,841 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | Senza titolo (acrilico su tela), 1975 | Acrylic paint | $41,924 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on unstretched linen), 1974 | Acrylic paint | $41,360 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | Segni orizzontali, acrylic on canvas, 1975 | Acrylic on canvas, in plexiglas box | $40,639 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Segni orizzontali policromo, 1973 | Acrylique sur toile de jute libre | $39,653 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (acrilico su stoffa), 1972 | Acrilico su stoffa | $37,958 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Due colori, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $37,032 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Linee orizzontali, 1975 | — | $35,822 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $13,586 |
| Other | 37 | $2,475 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,762 |
| Prints | 8 | $217 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $25,786 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $11,801 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $1,845 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 247 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Giorgio Griffa is an Italian artist with 447 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,420. 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 Giorgio Griffa sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $16,758 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giorgio Griffa work is $10,420.
The median Giorgio Griffa painting sells for $13,038 across 116 lots.
The median Giorgio Griffa work on paper sells for $1,837 across 43 lots.
The median Giorgio Griffa print sells for $221 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Giorgio Griffa paintings typically sell for $8,668–$20,928 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Giorgio Griffa work on papers typically sell for $1,249–$2,495 (the middle half of 28 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 | 11 | $221‡ | $591 | 90.9% | 2024-05-08 |
| Paintings | 149 | $13,038†‡ | $165,239 | 77.9% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $1,837†‡ | $10,682 | 87.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $41,924‡ | $165,239 | — | 2024-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giorgio Griffa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $221 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (149 lots) median $13,038, record $165,239. A typical Giorgio Griffa painting sells for around 59× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $41,924.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $217–$372‡ | $226‡ | $591 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,951–$5,676‡ | $4,426‡ | $15,171 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $8,668–$20,928†‡ | $12,606†‡ | $45,841 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $19,470–$32,162† | $23,915† | $41,360 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,249–$2,495†‡ | $1,640†‡ | $4,039‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,289–$3,176† | $2,474† | $10,682 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $165,239 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $45,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,682 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,039‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $591 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $372‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giorgio Griffa worth?
Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giorgio Griffa work is $10,420. The median Giorgio Griffa painting sells for $13,038 across 116 lots. The median Giorgio Griffa work on paper sells for $1,837 across 43 lots. The median Giorgio Griffa print sells for $221 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giorgio Griffa paintings typically sell for $8,668–$20,928 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giorgio Griffa work on papers typically sell for $1,249–$2,495 (the middle half of 28 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 Giorgio Griffa painting?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giorgio Griffa painting is $13,038. 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 Giorgio Griffa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giorgio Griffa painting is $165,239.
What is the average price of a Giorgio Griffa work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giorgio Griffa work on paper is $1,837. 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 Giorgio Griffa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giorgio Griffa work on paper is $10,682.
What is the average price of a Giorgio Griffa print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giorgio Griffa print is $221. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giorgio Griffa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giorgio Griffa print is $591.
What is the average price of a medium Giorgio Griffa painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giorgio Griffa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,606, 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 small Giorgio Griffa work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giorgio Griffa work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,640, 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 Giorgio Griffa's auction record?
Giorgio Griffa's auction record is $165,239, set in 2021.
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