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# Paolo Tilche (1925–2003)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Paolo Tilche at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $673 including buyer’s premium (middle half $454–$1,386, n=6). The auction record is $7,500 for Prototype dining chairs (2021, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prototype dining chairs, 1956 | Walnut | $7,500 | Wright | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Poney dining table, 1956 | Mahogany | $5,625 | Wright | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Tite perpetual calendar, 1957 | Enamel | $5,625 | Wright | May 2021 |
| 4 | bar cart, 1960 | Mahogany | $5,313 | Wright | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Rea dining chairs, 1956 | Leather | $4,550 | Wright | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Giraffa bookcase, 1960 | Aluminum | $4,375 | Wright | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | desk, 1956 | Enamel | $4,375 | Wright | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Tite perpetual calendar, 1957 | Enamel | $2,375 | Wright | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | 3H, 1971 | Métal plié | $2,002 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Spider, 1960s | Varnished metal, fabric | $1,739 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $1,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,773 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,682 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $819 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paolo Tilche is an Italian artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,307. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paolo Tilche sold in 2026 for $1,598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paolo Tilche work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Tilche work is $1,307.

The median Paolo Tilche sculpture sells for $1,625 across 3 lots.

The median Paolo Tilche work on paper sells for $749 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $749 | $749 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,625 | $4,375 | — | 2024-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,625 | $7,500 | — | 2021-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $4,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $749 |

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 Tilche worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Tilche work is $1,307. The median Paolo Tilche sculpture sells for $1,625 across 3 lots. The median Paolo Tilche work on paper sells for $749 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Paolo Tilche's auction record is $7,500, set in 2021.

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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 Tilche auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paolo-tilche (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.