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# Giorgio Griffa (b. 1936)

## What is Giorgio Griffa’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $13,586 |
| Other | 37 | $2,475 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,762 |
| Prints | 8 | $217 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 247 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $23,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Giorgio Griffa works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Giorgio Griffa work 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 $13,102 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 $8,851–$20,748 (the middle half of 51 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 | $13,102†‡ | $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 $13,102, 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) | 51 | $8,851–$20,748†‡ | $12,978†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $13,102 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 $8,851–$20,748 (the middle half of 51 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 $13,102. 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 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giorgio Griffa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,978, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.