COLOMBO Joe (1930–1971)
What is COLOMBO Joe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 347 auction results for COLOMBO Joe at 54 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $626 including buyer’s premium (middle half $376–$1,960, n=54). The auction record is $223,889 for Interior, from Casa Zancopé, via San Francesco, Milan (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior, from Casa Zancopé, via San Francesco, Milan | Comprising bookcase: ash, ash-veneered wood, nickel-plated metal, glass; desk: East Indian rosewood, East Indian rosewood-veneered wood, plastic-laminated wood, nickel-plated metal, glass; extendable dining table: oak, nickel-plated metal; sofa: walnut, fabric; ‘Combi centre’: walnut, aluminium; drinks cabinet: walnut, stainless steel plate, acrylic (interior drawer with manufacturer’s logo paper label BERNINI/ Made in Italy); folding dressing table: walnut, mirrored glass, acrylic (interior drawer with manufacturer’s logo paper label BERNINI/ Made in Italy); umbrella stands and coat hooks: nickel-plated brass. Each work manufactured by Berini, Milan, Italy. ‘Spider’ desk and standard lamps: painted aluminium, chromium-plated tubular metal, painted metal. Both lights manufactured by O-Luce, Milan, Italy. Each work together with a certificate of authenticity from Studio Joe Colombo | $223,889 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | Combi centre | Acrylic paint | $37,836 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | A Rare "Golf Club" Seating System | Painted wood and leather | $27,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Set of four rare slipper chairs, circa 1963 | Stainless steel | $25,893 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Living System Box 1, circa 1968 | Leather | $25,200 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Personal Container | Walnut-veneered wood, walnut, brushed aluminium, felt | $24,397 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Combi-center Bibliothèque pivotante, 1930 | Aluminium | $16,424 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Elda, 1963 | Red tinted polyester and fiberglass structure, swivelling base, red leather upholstery, removable cushions | $16,153 | Tajan | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Mastro table, 1970 | Chrome | $16,152 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Elda, 1963 | Plastic, leather upholstery | $15,120 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 206 | $857 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $1,647 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $688 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 347 results from 54 houses · How we compute these figures
COLOMBO Joe is an Italian artist with 616 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $851. 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 COLOMBO Joe sold in 2026 for $1,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a COLOMBO Joe work is $851.
The median COLOMBO Joe sculpture sells for $15,385 across 8 lots.
The median COLOMBO Joe work on paper sells for $977 across 7 lots.
The median COLOMBO Joe print sells for $936 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $936 | $936 | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $977‡ | $3,909 | 87.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $15,385 | $223,889 | 88.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $16,424† | $223,889 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $223,889 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $25,893 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,909 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,606 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $936 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a COLOMBO Joe worth?
Across 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a COLOMBO Joe work is $851. The median COLOMBO Joe sculpture sells for $15,385 across 8 lots. The median COLOMBO Joe work on paper sells for $977 across 7 lots. The median COLOMBO Joe print sells for $936 across 1 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 COLOMBO Joe's auction record?
COLOMBO Joe's auction record is $223,889, set in 2015.
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