Giuseppe Cattaneo (1929–2015)
What is Giuseppe Cattaneo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Giuseppe Cattaneo at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $104–$781, n=6). The auction record is $1,830 for African Pomona (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Pomona, 1964 | Mixed media on board | $1,830 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Wharf 6, 1981 | Photographs with mixed media on paper | $980 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Six Works from "Cattaneo Portfolio", 1971 | — | $182 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Fate, 1977 | — | $169 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), The Hill, 1971 | — | $82 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Abstract Composition in Black and White, 1964 | Woodcut | $116 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Building with Gable, 1986 | Lithograph | $63 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Distant Horizon, 1971 | Lithograph | $51 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Totem Figure, 1971 | Lithograph | $51 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Black Sphere and Barbed Wire Fence, 1971 | Lithograph | $45 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $169 |
| Prints | 6 | $51 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Giuseppe Cattaneo is a South African artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $61. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Giuseppe Cattaneo sold in 2025 for $82, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Cattaneo work is $61.
The median Giuseppe Cattaneo work on paper sells for $105 across 5 lots.
The median Giuseppe Cattaneo photograph sells for $980 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | — | 2010-05-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $105† | $105† | — | 2022-06-13 |
| Photography | 2 | $980 | $980 | — | 2024-11-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $980 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $105† |
† 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 Giuseppe Cattaneo worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Cattaneo work is $61. The median Giuseppe Cattaneo work on paper sells for $105 across 5 lots. The median Giuseppe Cattaneo photograph sells for $980 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giuseppe Cattaneo's auction record?
Giuseppe Cattaneo's auction record is $1,830, set in 2024.
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