> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giuseppe-cattaneo · updated 2026-11-01

# Giuseppe Cattaneo (1929–2015)

## What is Giuseppe Cattaneo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandela Stamp, 1996 | Photolithograph in colour | $966 | Strauss and Co | May 2010 |
| 2 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Abstract Composition in Black and White, 1964 | Woodcut | $116 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Building with Gable, 1986 | Lithograph | $63 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Distant Horizon, 1971 | Lithograph | $51 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Cattaneo (South Africa, 1929 - 2015), Totem Figure, 1971 | Lithograph | $51 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $169 |
| Prints | 7 | $51 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Giuseppe Cattaneo work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Giuseppe Cattaneo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giuseppe-cattaneo (updated 2026-11-01).

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.