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# Piero Dorazio (1927–2005)

## What is Piero Dorazio’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,461 auction results for Piero Dorazio at 75 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $645 including buyer’s premium (middle half $351–$14,689, n=156). The auction record is $2,958,485 for Tic-Tac Rosso (2026, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tic-Tac Rosso, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $2,958,485 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Troppo segreto, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $856,019 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Soffitto alla b.c., 1961 | Oil on canvas | $781,146 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Un bel niente | Olio su tela | $605,480 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Jeux d'air, 1962 | Oil paint | $559,137 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Il bello blu, oil on canvas, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $543,412 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Jeux d’Air, 1962 | Oil paint | $442,407 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Introspezione, 1963 | Oil paint | $414,757 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Berlin Air, 1962 | Olio su tela | $402,500 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | Grünewahn, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $390,573 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 313 | $36,631 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $5,506 |
| Other | 240 | $610 |
| Sculpture | 41 | $558 |
| Prints | 222 | $458 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 110 | $61,797 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 438 | $1,416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 234 | $816 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,461 results from 75 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Piero Dorazio is an Italian artist with 2,579 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,726. 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 Piero Dorazio sold in 2026 for $201,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**14 Piero Dorazio works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Piero Dorazio work worth?

Across 1,440 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Dorazio work is $1,726.

The median Piero Dorazio print sells for $404 across 595 lots.

The median Piero Dorazio painting sells for $29,836 across 390 lots.

The median Piero Dorazio work on paper sells for $5,083 across 130 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Dorazio prints typically sell for $283–$610 (the middle half of 327 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Dorazio paintings typically sell for $11,056–$55,126 (the middle half of 188 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 706 | $404†‡ | $19,076 | 84.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 471 | $29,836†‡ | $3M | 82.8% | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 156 | $5,083†‡ | $103,856 | 83.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $10,204‡ | $28,421‡ | 80% | 2023-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 99 | $163,911‡ | $3M | — | 2026-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Piero Dorazio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (706 lots) median $404 with 84.3% sell-through. Paintings (471 lots) median $29,836, record $2,958,485. A typical Piero Dorazio painting sells for around 74× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 99 lots) the median is $163,911.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 139 | $271–$504†‡ | $349†‡ | $3,132 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 327 | $283–$610†‡ | $406†‡ | $4,457 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $667–$1,702†‡ | $892†‡ | $6,742 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $4,732–$32,380†‡ | $9,112†‡ | $100,699 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 188 | $11,056–$55,126†‡ | $25,801†‡ | $605,480 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $68,953–$228,818†‡ | $128,175†‡ | $3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,497–$5,549†‡ | $4,143†‡ | $29,187 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $3,508–$10,626†‡ | $5,814†‡ | $103,856 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,066–$21,906‡ | $11,352‡ | $61,665 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $856,019 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $103,856 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $100,697 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $28,421‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $19,076 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $17,158 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,742 |

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

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 Piero Dorazio worth?

Across 1,440 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Dorazio work is $1,726. The median Piero Dorazio print sells for $404 across 595 lots. The median Piero Dorazio painting sells for $29,836 across 390 lots. The median Piero Dorazio work on paper sells for $5,083 across 130 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Dorazio prints typically sell for $283–$610 (the middle half of 327 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Dorazio paintings typically sell for $11,056–$55,126 (the middle half of 188 sold 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 Piero Dorazio print?

Based on 595 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Dorazio print is $404. 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 Piero Dorazio's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Dorazio print is $19,076.

### What is the average price of a Piero Dorazio painting?

Based on 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Dorazio painting is $29,836. 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 Piero Dorazio's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Dorazio painting is $2,958,485.

### What is the average price of a Piero Dorazio work on paper?

Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Dorazio work on paper is $5,083. 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 Piero Dorazio's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Dorazio work on paper is $103,856.

### What is the average price of a medium Piero Dorazio print?

Based on 327 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piero Dorazio print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $406, 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 medium Piero Dorazio painting?

Based on 188 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piero Dorazio painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,801, 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 Piero Dorazio's auction record?

Piero Dorazio's auction record is $2,958,485, set in 2026.

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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, “Piero Dorazio auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piero-dorazio (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.