Michelangelo Pistoletto (b. 1933)
What is Michelangelo Pistoletto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 589 auction results for Michelangelo Pistoletto at 54 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,738 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,621–$52,414, n=61). The auction record is $4,865,658 for Uomo che guarda un negativo (Man Looking at a Negative) (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uomo che guarda un negativo (Man Looking at a Negative), 1967 | Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $4,865,658 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Amanti (Lovers), 1962-1966 | Chrome steel | $3,983,261 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Biennale 66, 1966 | Four panels—painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $3,861,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Maria nuda, 1969 | Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $3,405,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 5 | Donna nuda al telefono, 1965 | Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $2,629,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 6 | Uomo appoggiato (Leaning Man), 1966 | Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $2,437,770 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | Ragazza in minigonna / Ragazza seduta per terra, 1962 | Painted tissue paper with graphite and coloured pencil on polished stainless steel | $2,420,648 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Gruppo di persone, 1962 | Graphite | $2,405,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Donna nuda che avvita una lampadina (Nude woman affixing a light bulb), 1968 | Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $2,353,515 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Corteo, 1965 | Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel | $2,175,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 28 | $1,174,375 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $82,338 |
| Paintings | 45 | $10,836 |
| Other | 127 | $8,907 |
| Prints | 214 | $8,733 |
| Photographs | 5 | $6,132 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 122 | $236,054 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 225 | $6,144 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,339 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 589 results from 54 houses · How we compute these figures
Michelangelo Pistoletto is an Italian artist with 931 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,109. 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 Michelangelo Pistoletto sold in 2026 for $9,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 587 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto work is $7,109.
The median Michelangelo Pistoletto print sells for $4,299 across 229 lots.
The median Michelangelo Pistoletto painting sells for $6,423 across 75 lots.
The median Michelangelo Pistoletto sculpture sells for $222,225 across 71 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Michelangelo Pistoletto prints typically sell for $1,941–$9,648 (the middle half of 151 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Michelangelo Pistoletto paintings typically sell for $3,149–$12,565 (the middle half of 57 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 | 285 | $4,299†‡ | $1.2M | 80.4% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 88 | $6,423†‡ | $1.1M | 85.2% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $8,465† | $352,505 | 83.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 78 | $222,225† | $4M | 91% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 8 | $2,055‡ | $8,939‡ | 75% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 104 | $385,084†‡ | $4.9M | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michelangelo Pistoletto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (285 lots) median $4,299 with 80.4% sell-through. Paintings (88 lots) median $6,423, record $1,055,416. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 104 lots) the median is $385,084.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,647–$4,487†‡ | $2,915†‡ | $22,328† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 151 | $1,941–$9,648†‡ | $4,404†‡ | $248,405 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $67,456–$462,860‡ | $318,314‡ | $1.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $3,149–$12,565†‡ | $5,459†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $7,085–$51,923‡ | $11,202‡ | $868,246 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,475–$58,369† | $40,004† | $352,505 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $6,508–$148,285 | $20,506 | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $185,760–$1.2M† | $491,463† | $4M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $868,246 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $605,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $352,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $81,816 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michelangelo Pistoletto worth?
Across 587 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto work is $7,109. The median Michelangelo Pistoletto print sells for $4,299 across 229 lots. The median Michelangelo Pistoletto painting sells for $6,423 across 75 lots. The median Michelangelo Pistoletto sculpture sells for $222,225 across 71 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Michelangelo Pistoletto prints typically sell for $1,941–$9,648 (the middle half of 151 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Michelangelo Pistoletto paintings typically sell for $3,149–$12,565 (the middle half of 57 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 Michelangelo Pistoletto print?
Based on 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto print is $4,299. 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 Michelangelo Pistoletto's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michelangelo Pistoletto print is $1,164,558.
What is the average price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto painting?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto painting is $6,423. 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 Michelangelo Pistoletto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michelangelo Pistoletto painting is $1,055,416.
What is the average price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto sculpture?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michelangelo Pistoletto sculpture is $222,225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Michelangelo Pistoletto's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michelangelo Pistoletto sculpture is $3,983,261.
What is the average price of a medium Michelangelo Pistoletto print?
Based on 151 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michelangelo Pistoletto print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Michelangelo Pistoletto painting?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michelangelo Pistoletto painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Michelangelo Pistoletto's auction record?
Michelangelo Pistoletto's auction record is $4,865,658, set in 2017.
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