Paolo Gioli (1942–2022)
What is Paolo Gioli’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Paolo Gioli at 6 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,956 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,081–$4,567, n=8). The auction record is $6,776 for Van Gogh dietro il quadrato (2023, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Gogh dietro il quadrato, 1981 | Polaroid applicata a polaroid transferta, montata su passepartout originale | $6,776 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Omaggio impuro a Bayard (Sténopé), 1983 | Polaroid Transferta | $5,710 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Senza titolo (Composizione al cerchio), 1986 | Stampa cibachrome vintage | $5,004 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Tokyo (Fotofinish), 1996 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $3,537 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Etruschi, 1984 | Due polaroid dipinte applicate a cartoncino originale | $3,029 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | A group of three polaroids (Untitled (Double Male Portrait), 1985; Omaggio a Muybridge, 1985; L'uomo con il Petto di Donna, 1985) | Polaroid prints | $2,812 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | L'uomo con il petto di donna, 1985 | Polaroid transferta su cartoncino | $2,391 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Geometrico Continuo, 1970 | Quattro polaorid montate a mosaico | $2,375 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Top-paky Fotofinish, 1977 | Gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,326 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volto attraverso part. di una immagine di A. Kertész, 2002 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $4,422 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 20 | $2,110 |
| Other | 7 | $1,625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,356 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,656 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Gioli is an Italian artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,110.
A work by Paolo Gioli sold in 2026 for $4,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Paolo Gioli record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Paolo Gioli on OpeningBid →What is a Paolo Gioli work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Gioli work is $2,110.
The median Paolo Gioli photograph sells for $2,215 across 23 lots.
The median Paolo Gioli work on paper sells for $2,238 across 1 lots.
The median Paolo Gioli print sells for $1,656 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,656 | $1,656 | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,238 | $2,238 | 50% | 2021-06-17 |
| Photography | 32 | $2,215 | $6,776 | 71.9% | 2026-04-01 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,375–$2,866 | $1,872 | $6,776 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,163–$4,350 | $2,356 | $5,710 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $6,776 |
| Photography | 2025 | $5,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,238 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,656 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paolo Gioli worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Gioli work is $2,110. The median Paolo Gioli photograph sells for $2,215 across 23 lots. The median Paolo Gioli work on paper sells for $2,238 across 1 lots. The median Paolo Gioli print sells for $1,656 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Paolo Gioli photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Gioli photograph is $2,215.
What is Paolo Gioli's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Gioli photograph is $6,776.
What is the average price of a small Paolo Gioli photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paolo Gioli photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paolo Gioli's auction record?
Paolo Gioli's auction record is $6,776, set in 2023.
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