> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patricia-piccinini · updated 2026-11-02

# Patricia Piccinini (b. 1965)

## What is Patricia Piccinini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Patricia Piccinini at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,571 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,930–$10,399, n=9). The auction record is $47,664 for GLADE (2023, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLADE, 2005 | ABS plastic and automotive paint (16 panels) | $47,664 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | PSYCHOGEOGRAPHY, 1965 | Photograph | $45,825 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 3 | Glade, 2005 | Abs plastic and automotive paint (16 panels) | $44,320 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | RADIAL, 2005 | Fibreglass, automotive paint and stainless steel | $22,239 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | PSYCHOTOURISM, 1996 | Type C photograph | $18,642 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2015 |
| 6 | TROPICAL, 2001 | ABS plastic and automotive paint (12 panels) | $12,943 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 7 | Sacrifice from 'Your Time Starts Now' series, 1965 | Photograph | $11,950 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 8 | One Night Love, 2001 | ABS plastic and automotive paint | $11,863 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | PROTEIN LATTICE, SUBSET - BLUE BODY, 1997 | Type C photograph | $11,863 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Newborn, 2010 | Silikon und Haare | $11,352 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $10,399 |
| Other | 6 | $8,250 |
| Photographs | 14 | $7,070 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $11,439 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,571 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $6,930 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patricia Piccinini is an Australian artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $6,930. 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 Patricia Piccinini sold in 2026 for $10,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patricia Piccinini work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patricia Piccinini work is $6,930.

The median Patricia Piccinini photograph sells for $4,791 across 19 lots.

The median Patricia Piccinini sculpture sells for $8,971 across 22 lots.

The median Patricia Piccinini work on paper sells for $864 across 4 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 | 1 | $5,715 | $5,715 | — | 2023-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $864 | $7,170 | — | 2024-06-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $8,971†‡ | $47,664 | 91.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 35 | $4,791†‡ | $45,825 | 54.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,825 | $47,664 | — | 2023-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,277–$10,296‡ | $7,922‡ | $47,664 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,596–$19,178†‡ | $10,399†‡ | $22,239 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,599–$4,975†‡ | $3,845†‡ | $11,863 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,483–$21,271†‡ | $16,832†‡ | $45,825 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $47,664 |
| Photography | 2002 | $45,825 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $44,320 |
| Photography | 2004 | $23,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $7,170 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $840 |

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 Patricia Piccinini worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patricia Piccinini work is $6,930. The median Patricia Piccinini photograph sells for $4,791 across 19 lots. The median Patricia Piccinini sculpture sells for $8,971 across 22 lots. The median Patricia Piccinini work on paper sells for $864 across 4 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 Patricia Piccinini photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patricia Piccinini photograph is $4,791. 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 Patricia Piccinini's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patricia Piccinini photograph is $45,825.

### What is the average price of a Patricia Piccinini sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patricia Piccinini sculpture is $8,971. 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 Patricia Piccinini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patricia Piccinini sculpture is $47,664.

### What is the average price of a medium Patricia Piccinini photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patricia Piccinini photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Patricia Piccinini sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patricia Piccinini sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Patricia Piccinini's auction record?

Patricia Piccinini's auction record is $47,664, set in 2023.

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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, “Patricia Piccinini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patricia-piccinini (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.