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# Michele De Lucchi (b. 1951)

## What is Michele De Lucchi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Michele De Lucchi at 34 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $526–$1,630, n=34). The auction record is $20,572 for Lido (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lido | Plastic-laminated and lacquered wood, lacquered metal, with fabric upholstery | $20,572 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Fortune | Plastic-laminated and lacquered wood, glass | $15,824 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Flamingo | Plastic-laminated and lacquered wood | $14,242 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | 'Burgundy' Dining Table | Plastic-laminated wood, lacquered tubular steel, with its original wooden crate | $13,451 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Paestum, 1951 | Michele De Lucchi (né en 1951) | $13,437 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Logico Importante suspension à éléments modulables | Blown glass diffusers and white lacquered metal structures | $12,508 | Ader | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Omino, 1994 | Corps en métal galvanisé, éclairage par ampoules incandescentes et tubes fluorescents | $11,439 | Artcurial | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Two 'Polar' Side Tables | Plastic-laminated and lacquered wood | $10,286 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montefeltro library, 2008 | Walnut | $20,000 | Wright | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Phoenix | Bookcase | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 155 | $1,690 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $1,270 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $2,789 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $1,524 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,260 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michele De Lucchi is an Italian artist with 407 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,600. 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 Michele De Lucchi sold in 2026 for $13,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Michele De Lucchi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michele De Lucchi work worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michele De Lucchi work is $1,600.

The median Michele De Lucchi sculpture sells for $2,045 across 16 lots.

The median Michele De Lucchi work on paper sells for $188 across 3 lots.

The median Michele De Lucchi painting sells for $1,906 across 2 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 | $1,906 | $3,500 | — | 2019-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $188 | $606 | 75% | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $2,045† | $8,750 | 88.9% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $13,451 | $20,572 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,500–$3,048 | $2,125 | $8,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $4,350 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $606 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $313 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $188 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Michele De Lucchi worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michele De Lucchi work is $1,600. The median Michele De Lucchi sculpture sells for $2,045 across 16 lots. The median Michele De Lucchi work on paper sells for $188 across 3 lots. The median Michele De Lucchi painting sells for $1,906 across 2 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 Michele De Lucchi sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michele De Lucchi sculpture is $2,045. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michele De Lucchi's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michele De Lucchi sculpture is $8,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Michele De Lucchi sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michele De Lucchi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Michele De Lucchi's auction record?

Michele De Lucchi's auction record is $20,572, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Michele De Lucchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michele-de-lucchi (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.