Lucio DelPezzo (1933–2020)
What is Lucio DelPezzo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Lucio DelPezzo at 6 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $756 including buyer’s premium (middle half $615–$1,980, n=7). The auction record is $25,175 for Grande Casellario (2020, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grande Casellario, 1965 | Acrylic and wood assemblage | $25,175 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | IL GRANDE BIANCO, 1964 | Technique mixte sur toile | $24,797 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Scala cromatica, 1966 | Acrylic and assemblage of wood on board | $21,558 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 4 | Mensola barocca, 1964 | Mensola | $18,254 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2016 |
| 5 | Quadro con nuances, 1965 | Acrylic and wood assemblage on board | $13,452 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 6 | Piramide, 1969 | Painted wood with gold leaf | $12,587 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Tavola oro XII, 1971 | Gilded wood | $6,514 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 8 | PEZZO, Lucio del (1933-, Italian) | Acrylic sand collage wood | $5,760 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1996 |
| 9 | Casellario con 15 elementi | Enamel acrylic collage wood Works on paper | $4,139 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 10 | Gli occhi del ricordo, 1961 | — | $3,444 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,805 |
| Other | 21 | $1,802 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,648 |
| Prints | 7 | $169 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,648 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $487 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Lucio DelPezzo is an Italian artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,120. 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 Lucio DelPezzo sold in 2025 for $2,490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucio DelPezzo work is $1,120.
The median Lucio DelPezzo work on paper sells for $1,648 across 18 lots.
The median Lucio DelPezzo print sells for $179 across 12 lots.
The median Lucio DelPezzo sculpture sells for $3,242 across 5 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 | 21 | $179‡ | $1,087 | 57.1% | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $6,229† | $11,658† | 50% | 2022-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,648 | $5,760 | 58.1% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $3,242 | $12,587 | 71.4% | 2024-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $24,797 | $25,175 | — | 2023-05-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucio DelPezzo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $179 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $6,229, record $11,658. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,658 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lucio DelPezzo painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $24,797.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $121–$557‡ | $155‡ | $1,087 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $930–$1,406 | $1,120 | $2,055 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,202–$2,504 | $1,802 | $4,139 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $12,587 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $11,658† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,514 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $5,760 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $4,139 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,087 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $946 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $799 |
† 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 Lucio DelPezzo worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucio DelPezzo work is $1,120. The median Lucio DelPezzo work on paper sells for $1,648 across 18 lots. The median Lucio DelPezzo print sells for $179 across 12 lots. The median Lucio DelPezzo sculpture sells for $3,242 across 5 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 Lucio DelPezzo work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio DelPezzo work on paper is $1,648.
What is Lucio DelPezzo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio DelPezzo work on paper is $5,760.
What is the average price of a Lucio DelPezzo print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio DelPezzo print is $179. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucio DelPezzo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio DelPezzo print is $1,087.
What is the average price of a medium Lucio DelPezzo work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucio DelPezzo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lucio DelPezzo's auction record?
Lucio DelPezzo's auction record is $25,175, set in 2020.
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