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# Paolo Deganello (b. 1940)

## What is Paolo Deganello’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Paolo Deganello at 14 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $771 including buyer’s premium (middle half $623–$1,234, n=9). The auction record is $4,149 for Re (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Re, 1992 | Stainless steel | $4,149 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Torso lounge chairs, 1940 | Lounge chairs | $3,750 | Toomey & Co. | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Documenta Chair, 1987 | Black and grey lacquered metal underframe, rattan seat, plastic backrest sheathed with black leather | $2,030 | Tajan | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Chaise "Documenta", 1987 | Acier | $1,825 | Artcurial | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | 'Documenta' chair, 1987 | Aluminium | $1,806 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 6 | Two 'AEO' armchairs, 1973 | Varnished metal, fabric | $1,739 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Sofa for Cassina, 1940 | Lacquered wood, metal, fabric | $1,611 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2024 |
| 8 | Torso, 1980-tal | Textil | $1,481 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Six chairs model "Re", 1992 | Painted steel frame, woven wicker seat green painted, black leather seatback and armrest | $1,389 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Documenta, 1987 | Aluminium | $1,234 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $1,234 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,389 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $757 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Deganello is an Italian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $885. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paolo Deganello sold in 2026 for $1,234, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paolo Deganello work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Deganello work is $885.

The median Paolo Deganello sculpture sells for $1,815 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,815 | $4,149 | 80% | 2026-03-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,149 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,825 |

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 Paolo Deganello worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Deganello work is $885. The median Paolo Deganello sculpture sells for $1,815 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paolo Deganello's auction record?

Paolo Deganello's auction record is $4,149, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paolo Deganello auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-deganello (updated 2026-11-03).

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.