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# Ico Parisi (1916–1996)

## What is Ico Parisi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 651 auction results for Ico Parisi at 47 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,071 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,788–$13,331, n=97). The auction record is $240,000 for console from the Zucchi residence, Como, Italy (2005, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | console from the Zucchi residence, Como, Italy, 1951 | Walnut | $240,000 | Wright | Dec 2005 |
| 2 | Uovo chair, model no. 813 | Fabric, painted iron | $98,560 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Unique desk and two chairs, circa 1959 | Glass | $93,750 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Important and unique dining table, commissioned for the Casa Trombetta, Como | Rosewood-veneered wood, bianco statuario Carrara marble | $88,922 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Sofa, 1950s | Walnut, fabric | $87,500 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Unique two-seater sofa, 1952 | Fabric, walnut, painted steel | $84,564 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 7 | coffee table from the Zucchi residence, Como, Italy, 1951 | Walnut | $78,000 | Wright | Dec 2005 |
| 8 | Unique sofa | Walnut, fabric | $77,500 | Phillips | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Unique pair of bookcases, from the Casa Gelpi, Cantù, Como | Beech, beech-veneered plywood | $74,166 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 10 | Rocking chaise longue, circa 1952 | Painted iron | $65,027 | Phillips | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $7,507 |
| Other | 533 | $7,168 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,556 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 245 | $11,944 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 287 | $4,707 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,507 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 651 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ico Parisi is an Italian artist with 1,338 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,068. 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 Ico Parisi sold in 2026 for $8,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Ico Parisi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ico Parisi work worth?

Across 646 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ico Parisi work is $6,068.

The median Ico Parisi sculpture sells for $10,790 across 63 lots.

The median Ico Parisi work on paper sells for $2,542 across 7 lots.

The median Ico Parisi photograph sells for $1,512 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ico Parisi sculptures typically sell for $8,960–$22,500 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ico Parisi sculptures typically sell for $4,552–$16,465 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,542 | $2,860 | 53.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 84 | $10,790 | $88,922 | 75% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,512 | $1,512 | 33.3% | 2023-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $57,070 | $240,000 | — | 2024-11-13 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,511–$2,796 | $2,573 | $2,860 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,552–$16,465 | $6,692 | $65,027 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $8,960–$22,500 | $12,993 | $88,922 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $88,922 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $84,564 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,860 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,512 |

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 Ico Parisi worth?

Across 646 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ico Parisi work is $6,068. The median Ico Parisi sculpture sells for $10,790 across 63 lots. The median Ico Parisi work on paper sells for $2,542 across 7 lots. The median Ico Parisi photograph sells for $1,512 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ico Parisi sculptures typically sell for $8,960–$22,500 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ico Parisi sculptures typically sell for $4,552–$16,465 (the middle half of 26 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 Ico Parisi sculpture?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ico Parisi sculpture is $10,790.

### What is Ico Parisi's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ico Parisi sculpture is $88,922.

### What is the average price of a Ico Parisi work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ico Parisi work on paper is $2,542.

### What is Ico Parisi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ico Parisi work on paper is $2,860.

### What is the average price of a large Ico Parisi sculpture?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ico Parisi sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,993, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Ico Parisi sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ico Parisi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,692, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ico Parisi's auction record?

Ico Parisi's auction record is $240,000, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ico Parisi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ico-parisi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.