> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giuseppe-ostuni · updated 2026-11-02

# Giuseppe Ostuni (1907–1994)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Giuseppe Ostuni at 14 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,075 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,010–$6,791, n=15). The auction record is $20,058 for Rare adjustable standard lamp (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare adjustable standard lamp | Painted metal, tubular metal | $20,058 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | 'Trittico' adjustable standard lamp, model no. 339, circa 1950 | Marble | $17,723 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Pair of standard lamps, model no. 326, circa 1950 | Cartridge brass | $17,038 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Lampadaire, 1950 | Marbre Édition Oluce Modèle créé dans les années 1950 H 186×Ø (base) 29 cm | $12,691 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Pair of ceiling light model n. 4454*, 1959 | Aluminum | $10,657 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Adjustable floor to ceiling lamp | Cartridge brass | $10,398 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Lampadaire - Modèle 301, 1945 | Plaster | $10,359 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Telescopic Table/Floor Lamp, Model No. 201, 1901 | Painted metal, brass | $10,160 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Extendable standard lamp | Glass | $10,090 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Adjustable standard lamp | Cartridge brass | $9,823 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $7,648 |
| Other | 32 | $5,488 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $6,719 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $5,972 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,253 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giuseppe Ostuni is an Italian artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $5,593. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Giuseppe Ostuni sold in 2026 for $6,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Giuseppe Ostuni work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Giuseppe Ostuni work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Ostuni work is $5,593.

The median Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture sells for $7,500 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $7,500 | $17,723 | 91.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,723 | $20,058 | — | 2017-04-27 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $5,509–$9,895 | $7,917 | $17,723 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $17,723 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,691 |

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 Ostuni worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Ostuni work is $5,593. The median Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture sells for $7,500 across 22 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 Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture is $7,500.

### What is Giuseppe Ostuni's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture is $17,723.

### What is the average price of a large Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Giuseppe Ostuni sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Giuseppe Ostuni's auction record?

Giuseppe Ostuni's auction record is $20,058, 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, “Giuseppe Ostuni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giuseppe-ostuni (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.