Luciano Fabro (1936–2007)
What is Luciano Fabro’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Luciano Fabro at 10 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,869 including buyer’s premium (middle half $328–$42,000, n=5). The auction record is $1,079,500 for Sullo stato (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sullo stato, 1970 | Conte | $1,079,500 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Nazione Italica | Glass set in lead | $1,074,990 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 3 | Contatto. Tautologia (Contact. Tautology), 1967 | Painted iron | $696,963 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Struttura ortogonale assoggettata ai quattro vertici a tensione (Orthogonal structure subjected to tension at the four vertices), 1964 | Polished steel pipes | $392,842 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Italia d'oro, 1968 | Bronze | $257,000 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 6 | Computer Forbice | Steel and painted plastic | $84,828 | Sotheby's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Apollo e Daphne, 1977 | Colour crayons on a black and white photograph in artist's frame | $72,456 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Il nudo (spettatore), 1989 | Ferro dipinto | $59,928 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Tondo e rettangolo, 1964 | Chrome steel | $42,000 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Bonjour Monsieur Cézanne, 1988 | Ferro | $37,811 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $84,828 |
| Other | 11 | $11,218 |
| Prints | 6 | $214 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $84,828 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $7,639 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Luciano Fabro is an Italian artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $9,047. 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 Luciano Fabro sold in 2026 for $111,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Luciano Fabro on OpeningBid →What is a Luciano Fabro work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luciano Fabro work is $9,047.
The median Luciano Fabro print sells for $231 across 10 lots.
The median Luciano Fabro sculpture sells for $84,828 across 7 lots.
The median Luciano Fabro work on paper sells for $8,381 across 6 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 | 16 | $231†‡ | $26,145 | 62.5% | 2024-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $8,381† | $20,501 | 85.7% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $84,828 | $696,963 | — | 2024-05-31 |
| Photography | 3 | $20,916 | $72,456 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $544,902 | $1.1M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $187–$280†‡ | $223†‡ | $7,563 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,715–$9,723† | $9,047† | $20,501 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $59,928–$392,842 | $84,828 | $696,963 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $696,963 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $392,842 |
| Photography | 2015 | $72,456 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $26,145 |
| Photography | 2017 | $20,916 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,723† |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $7,563 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Luciano Fabro worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luciano Fabro work is $9,047. The median Luciano Fabro print sells for $231 across 10 lots. The median Luciano Fabro sculpture sells for $84,828 across 7 lots. The median Luciano Fabro work on paper sells for $8,381 across 6 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 Luciano Fabro print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luciano Fabro print is $231. 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 Luciano Fabro's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luciano Fabro print is $26,145.
What is Luciano Fabro's auction record?
Luciano Fabro's auction record is $1,079,500, set in 2025.
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