Luigi Ghirri (1943–1992)
What is Luigi Ghirri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 254 auction results for Luigi Ghirri at 23 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,827–$7,514, n=63). The auction record is $40,144 for Modena, dalla serie 'KM 0,250' (2023, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grizzana, Bologna, dalla serie 'Studio di Giorgio Morandi', 1986 | Stampa cromogenica vintage | $37,873 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Alpe di Siusi da Iconografia Topografia, 1979 | Vintage color C-print. Archivio Luigi Ghirri certificate is enclosed | $26,540 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Alpe di Siusi, 1979 | Chromogenic print | $22,914 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 4 | Modena, 1971 - dalla serie Catalogo | — | $22,419 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Bologna, Studio di Giorgio Morandi, 1989 | Stampa cromogenica vintage | $22,191 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Bologna, Studio di Giorgio Morandi | Stampa fotografica a colori | $21,197 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Verso Lagosanto (from the series: Il profilo delle nuvole), 1989 | Hand coloring | $17,434 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modena, dalla serie 'KM 0,250', 1973 | 33 stampe cromogeniche vintage | $40,144 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Grizzana, Bologna, dalla serie 'Studio di Giorgio Morandi', 1989 | Stampa cromogenica | $17,686 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Il profilo delle nuvole, 1987 | Quattro stampe cromogeniche vintage in cofanetto originale | $17,686 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 192 | $4,796 |
| Other | 50 | $4,733 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $6,657 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 216 | $4,670 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 254 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Luigi Ghirri is an Italian artist with 380 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,901. 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 Luigi Ghirri sold in 2026 for $7,881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luigi Ghirri work is $4,901.
The median Luigi Ghirri photograph sells for $4,751 across 230 lots.
The median Luigi Ghirri print sells for $6,266 across 9 lots.
The median Luigi Ghirri work on paper sells for $13,746 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Luigi Ghirri photographs typically sell for $2,912–$6,803 (the middle half of 210 sold 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 | 11 | $6,266 | $12,835 | 81.8% | 2021-12-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $73,626‡ | $73,626‡ | — | 2020-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $13,746 | $13,746 | — | 2018-06-01 |
| Photography | 268 | $4,751‡ | $40,144 | 85.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $22,191‡ | $73,626‡ | — | 2026-04-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Luigi Ghirri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $6,266 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $73,626, record $73,626. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Luigi Ghirri painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $22,191.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,799–$8,858 | $6,360 | $12,835 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 210 | $2,912–$6,803‡ | $4,579‡ | $40,144 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,415–$10,379 | $6,657 | $17,686 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $73,626‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $40,144 |
| Photography | 2025 | $37,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,746 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $12,835 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $9,659 |
‡ 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 Luigi Ghirri worth?
Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luigi Ghirri work is $4,901. The median Luigi Ghirri photograph sells for $4,751 across 230 lots. The median Luigi Ghirri print sells for $6,266 across 9 lots. The median Luigi Ghirri work on paper sells for $13,746 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Luigi Ghirri photographs typically sell for $2,912–$6,803 (the middle half of 210 sold 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 Luigi Ghirri photograph?
Based on 230 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Ghirri photograph is $4,751. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Luigi Ghirri's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Ghirri photograph is $40,144.
What is the average price of a Luigi Ghirri print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Ghirri print is $6,266.
What is Luigi Ghirri's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Ghirri print is $12,835.
What is the average price of a small Luigi Ghirri photograph?
Based on 210 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Luigi Ghirri photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Luigi Ghirri photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Luigi Ghirri photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,657, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Luigi Ghirri's auction record?
Luigi Ghirri's auction record is $73,626, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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