Lino Sabattini (1925–2016)
What is Lino Sabattini’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 338 auction results for Lino Sabattini at 41 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $374–$924, n=68). The auction record is $10,712 for COMO (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMO | Silvered metal and cord binding | $10,712 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Como Service à thé et café, 1957 | Silvered metal and cane | $8,720 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | A 'COMO' TEA AND COFFEE SET, 1957 | Silvered metal and cane binding | $8,657 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Four ribbon sculptures, 1980s | Marble | $7,968 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | TEA SERVICE, 1970 | Tin | $7,849 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Como tea set, model #M464, 1956 | Silver | $6,600 | Wright | Sep 2005 |
| 7 | Unique 'Espansione in vetro verde', 'Espansione libera in rosso' and two 'O-Servo' vases, 1973 | Coloured glass, silver-plated brass | $6,399 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Como, 1957 | Silvered metal, cane binding | $6,270 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Service à thé et café dit « Como », 1957 | Métal argenté et cannage | $5,843 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | SIX-PART 'COMO' TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE | Silver plated, comprising a COFFEE POT, 22.5cm high; a TEAPOT, 14cm high; a MILK JUG, 12cm high; a SUGAR BOWL, 7.5cm high; a RARE SWEETMEAT DISH, 16cm high; and a TRAY, 49cm across, each stamped GALLIA/ FRANCE/ PROD. CHRISTOFLE | $5,569 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 28 | $507 |
| Other | 274 | $485 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $922 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $858 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 226 | $426 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 338 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Lino Sabattini is an Italian artist with 532 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $514. 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 Lino Sabattini sold in 2026 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lino Sabattini work is $514.
The median Lino Sabattini sculpture sells for $466 across 9 lots.
The median Lino Sabattini work on paper sells for $363 across 4 lots.
The median Lino Sabattini photograph sells for $173 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $363 | $579 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $466‡ | $7,968 | 60% | 2026-08-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $173 | $195 | — | 2024-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $6,270† | $14,166† | — | 2025-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $224–$898‡ | $368‡ | $1,392‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $7,968 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,392‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $579 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $424 |
| Photography | 2024 | $195 |
| Photography | 2024 | $151 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lino Sabattini worth?
Across 335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lino Sabattini work is $514. The median Lino Sabattini sculpture sells for $466 across 9 lots. The median Lino Sabattini work on paper sells for $363 across 4 lots. The median Lino Sabattini photograph sells for $173 across 2 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 Lino Sabattini sculpture?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lino Sabattini sculpture is $466. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lino Sabattini's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lino Sabattini sculpture is $7,968.
What is Lino Sabattini's auction record?
Lino Sabattini's auction record is $14,166, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,166 (buyer's premium not included).
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