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# Giulio Paolini (b. 1940)

## What is Giulio Paolini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 209 auction results for Giulio Paolini at 29 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,585 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,761–$10,892, n=24). The auction record is $629,000 for Indice delle opere inscritto in un motivo decorativo (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indice delle opere inscritto in un motivo decorativo, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $629,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Le tre grazie, 1978 | Plaster cast, wooden base, three black and white photographs mounted in Plexiglass frames, pencil drawing on one of the photographs and on the wall | $452,453 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Nesso | Plaster cast, photographic print and textile | $407,272 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 4 | Senza Titolo su Sfondo di Rovine Classiche | Tempera and pencil on canvas | $361,859 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Mimesi, 1975-76 | Plaster | $299,536 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 6 | Delfo (III), 1977 | Photograph on emulsified canvas | $272,815 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Alceo | Tele preparate montate una sopra l'altra | $271,678 | Sotheby's | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | L'altra figura, 1984 | Two plaster casts and one shattered plaster cast, two painted wooden plinths | $250,501 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Zeusi e Parrasio, 2007 | Acrilico e grafite su tela (due elementi), otto elementi in gesso, due basi, due teche di plexiglas | $205,519 | Sotheby's | May 2017 |
| 10 | Casa di Lucrezio, 1940 | Plaster | $200,925 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $131,580 |
| Photographs | 13 | $109,338 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $71,759 |
| Other | 65 | $16,886 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $9,310 |
| Prints | 31 | $622 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $110,238 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $10,801 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 61 | $6,471 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 209 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giulio Paolini is an Italian artist with 381 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,962. 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 Giulio Paolini sold in 2025 for $12,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Giulio Paolini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Giulio Paolini work worth?

Across 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giulio Paolini work is $10,962.

The median Giulio Paolini work on paper sells for $8,340 across 48 lots.

The median Giulio Paolini print sells for $688 across 63 lots.

The median Giulio Paolini sculpture sells for $80,595 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Giulio Paolini prints typically sell for $318–$2,112 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Giulio Paolini work on papers typically sell for $4,004–$9,161 (the middle half of 22 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 | 72 | $688†‡ | $407,272 | 87.5% | 2026-09-25 |
| Paintings | 11 | $152,130 | $629,000 | 90.9% | 2026-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $8,340†‡ | $156,396 | 64.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $80,595 | $452,452 | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Photography | 17 | $88,850 | $272,815 | 88.2% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $158,091‡ | $629,000 | — | 2025-04-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Giulio Paolini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $688 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $152,130, record $629,000. A typical Giulio Paolini painting sells for around 221× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $158,091.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $881–$2,240 | $1,782 | $3,746 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $318–$2,112†‡ | $609†‡ | $407,272 |

† 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) | 22 | $4,004–$9,161†‡ | $6,858†‡ | $99,176 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $6,471–$15,800‡ | $10,522‡ | $156,396 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $48,090–$172,822 | $72,026 | $452,452 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $10,962–$70,269 | $22,346 | $88,850 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $629,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $605,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $452,452 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $407,272 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $299,536 |
| Photography | 2022 | $272,815 |
| Photography | 2019 | $168,645 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $165,239 |

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 Giulio Paolini worth?

Across 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giulio Paolini work is $10,962. The median Giulio Paolini work on paper sells for $8,340 across 48 lots. The median Giulio Paolini print sells for $688 across 63 lots. The median Giulio Paolini sculpture sells for $80,595 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giulio Paolini prints typically sell for $318–$2,112 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giulio Paolini work on papers typically sell for $4,004–$9,161 (the middle half of 22 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 Giulio Paolini work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giulio Paolini work on paper is $8,340. 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 Giulio Paolini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giulio Paolini work on paper is $156,396.

### What is the average price of a Giulio Paolini print?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giulio Paolini print is $688. 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 Giulio Paolini's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giulio Paolini print is $407,272.

### What is the average price of a Giulio Paolini sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giulio Paolini sculpture is $80,595.

### What is Giulio Paolini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giulio Paolini sculpture is $452,452.

### What is the average price of a medium Giulio Paolini print?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giulio Paolini print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $609, 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 Giulio Paolini work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giulio Paolini work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,858, 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 Giulio Paolini's auction record?

Giulio Paolini's auction record is $629,000, set in 2015.

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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, “Giulio Paolini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giulio-paolini (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.