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# Ignazio Gardela (1905–1999)

## What is Ignazio Gardela’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Ignazio Gardela at 7 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,378 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,356–$7,369, n=6). The auction record is $35,000 for Digamma lounge chairs (2012, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digamma lounge chairs, 1957 | Enamel | $35,000 | Wright | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Custom wardrobe for Villa Coggi, Milan, 1942 | Wardrobe | $30,000 | Wright | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | special-order Digamma sofa, 1957 | Enamel | $30,000 | Wright | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Digamma lounge chairs, pair and ottoman, 1957 | Stainless steel | $26,400 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 5 | Digamma lounge chairs and ottoman, 1957 | Enamel | $21,250 | Wright | Apr 2011 |
| 6 | Digamma adjustable armchairs, 1957 | Steel | $20,697 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | DIGAMMA PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS AND OTTOMAN, 1957 | Lacquer | $18,974 | Sotheby's | Apr 2020 |
| 8 | Digamma lounge chairs, 1957 | Enamel | $17,500 | Wright | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | Digamma lounge chairs and ottomans, 1957 | Enamel | $17,500 | Wright | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Suspension mod. LP 12 à huit bras de lumière, 1960 | Steel | $16,047 | Artcurial | May 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 59 | $5,100 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $3,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $6,458 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,776 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $4,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ignazio Gardela is an Italian artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,000.

A work by Ignazio Gardela sold in 2026 for $9,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ignazio Gardela work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ignazio Gardela work is $5,000.

The median Ignazio Gardela sculpture sells for $3,375 across 22 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $3,375 | $26,400 | 78.6% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $30,000 | $35,000 | — | 2021-12-10 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,925–$20,697 | $7,200 | $26,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,480–$4,495 | $3,375 | $5,715 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $26,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,697 |

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 Ignazio Gardela worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ignazio Gardela work is $5,000. The median Ignazio Gardela sculpture sells for $3,375 across 22 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ignazio Gardela sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ignazio Gardela sculpture is $3,375.

### What is Ignazio Gardela's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ignazio Gardela sculpture is $26,400.

### What is the average price of a large Ignazio Gardela sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ignazio Gardela sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ignazio Gardela's auction record?

Ignazio Gardela's auction record is $35,000, set in 2012.

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

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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.