Paolo Piva (1950–2017)
What is Paolo Piva’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Paolo Piva at 36 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $893 including buyer’s premium (middle half $579–$1,162, n=15). The auction record is $6,829 for Chest of drawers, circa 1970 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chest of drawers, circa 1970, 1970 | Aluminium | $6,829 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Spectaculaire | Canapé à structure géométrique, base en métal laqué noir, les larges coussin d'assise, les parallélépipèdes formant accotoirs et les coussins arrière mobiles plats sont tendus d'un velours gris beige passepoilé | $3,717 | Tajan | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Andy '13 sofa, 2013 | Leather | $3,144 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2024 |
| 4 | Andy sofa, 2002 | Sofa | $2,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Alanda, circa 1975 | Black lacquered tubular metal structure and large rectangular glass slab | $2,411 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Alanda coffee table, model TA120, 1985 | Enamel | $2,268 | Rago Arts | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | Alanda | Black lacquered tubular metal structure, glass top | $2,094 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | THE ALANDA COFFEE TABLE | Metal angular base, with clear glass | $2,007 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Andy '13' Two-Seater Sofa, 2013 | Oatmeal/beige upholstery | $1,698 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Arconda, 1980s | Leather | $1,371 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 46 | $871 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $897 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $850 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Piva is an Italian artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $910. 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 Paolo Piva is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,703; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Piva work is $910.
The median Paolo Piva work on paper sells for $734 across 2 lots.
The median Paolo Piva sculpture sells for $6,829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $734 | $974 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,829 | $6,829 | — | 2021-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,013† | $6,829 | — | 2024-05-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,829 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $974 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $494 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paolo Piva worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Piva work is $910. The median Paolo Piva work on paper sells for $734 across 2 lots. The median Paolo Piva sculpture sells for $6,829 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 Paolo Piva's auction record?
Paolo Piva's auction record is $6,829, set in 2021.
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