Marco Zanuso (1916–2001)
What is Marco Zanuso’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 258 auction results for Marco Zanuso at 44 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,967 including buyer’s premium (middle half $946–$4,550, n=59). The auction record is $23,526 for Lady (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady, 1951 | Grey lacquered steel and molded wood framed, brass elements, foam tim, beige silk and wool upholstery | $23,526 | Tajan | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Senior lounge chairs, 1951 | Cartridge brass | $21,250 | Wright | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | Poltrona Regent, 1916 | Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) | $20,156 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Desk | Glass | $16,816 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Senior | Gold lacquered tubular steel legs, wooden shell seat, foam trim and later velvet upholstery | $16,682 | Tajan | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Square, 1916 | Wool | $16,272 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Martingala chairs, 1954 | Cartridge brass | $13,750 | Wright | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Three 'Antonio' Tables | Painted beech, beech, chromium-plated metal, glass | $13,451 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Modèle 'Regent', 1960 | Wool | $12,218 | PIASA | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Senior chairs, 1951 | Cartridge brass | $11,875 | Wright | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 209 | $2,696 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 130 | $2,978 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $2,813 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $439 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 258 results from 44 houses · How we compute these figures
Marco Zanuso is an Italian artist with 480 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,355. 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 Marco Zanuso sold in 2026 for $4,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marco Zanuso work is $2,355.
The median Marco Zanuso sculpture sells for $4,256 across 6 lots.
The median Marco Zanuso painting sells for $2,450 across 2 lots.
The median Marco Zanuso work on paper sells for $410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 | — | 2009-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $410 | $410 | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $4,256 | $8,125 | 60% | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $13,750 | $23,526 | — | 2026-07-02 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $8,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,450 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $410 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marco Zanuso worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marco Zanuso work is $2,355. The median Marco Zanuso sculpture sells for $4,256 across 6 lots. The median Marco Zanuso painting sells for $2,450 across 2 lots. The median Marco Zanuso work on paper sells for $410 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 Marco Zanuso's auction record?
Marco Zanuso's auction record is $23,526, set in 2014.
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