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# Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,291 auction results for Piero Fornasetti at 74 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,014 including buyer’s premium (middle half $507–$2,173, n=233). The auction record is $507,000 for La Stanza Metafisica (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Stanza Metafisica, 1958 | Screen | $507,000 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Giardino Settecentesco, circa 1954 | Wardrobe | $179,000 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Importante cassettone, circa 1950 | Struttura in legno laccato e serigrafato con decoro Gran Coromandel. Pomelli e sostegni in ottone | $134,899 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Architettura | Glass | $104,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Importante cassettone, circa 1950 | Struttura in legno laccato e serigrafato con decoro Gran Coromandel. Pomelli e sostegni in ottone | $103,183 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Malachite trumeau, 2013 | Trumeau | $62,500 | Wright | Jun 2015 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Important Thirty-Two Panel "La Stanza Metafisica" Screen | Lithographically and transfer-printed wood | $301,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Giardino Settecentesco, 1954 | Lithographic transfer-printed wood, painted wood, maple, brass | $152,400 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Illuminated "Malachite" Trumeau | Lithographic transfer-printed wood and metal, lacquered metal, painted wood, brass and glass | $75,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | LEOPARD, 1960 | , with lithographically-decorated and hand-painted surfaces, the drawer linings of mahogany, with varnished brass pulls and tapering sabots | $64,906 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $6,250 |
| Prints | 296 | $1,699 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,478 |
| Other | 528 | $1,222 |
| Sculpture | 99 | $588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 111 | $9,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 283 | $1,883 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 390 | $762 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,291 results from 74 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Piero Fornasetti is an Italian artist with 1,835 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,098. 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 Fornasetti sold in 2026 for $1,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Piero Fornasetti work worth?

Across 1,275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Fornasetti work is $1,098.

The median Piero Fornasetti print sells for $1,378 across 360 lots.

The median Piero Fornasetti work on paper sells for $682 across 25 lots.

The median Piero Fornasetti sculpture sells for $3,281 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Fornasetti prints typically sell for $957–$5,193 (the middle half of 162 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Piero Fornasetti prints typically sell for $538–$1,224 (the middle half of 94 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 | 436 | $1,378†‡ | $507,000 | 82.6% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,180† | $9,404 | 90.9% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $682† | $5,625 | 96.2% | 2026-10-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $3,281 | $60,786 | 88% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $29,039† | $507,000 | — | 2026-02-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Piero Fornasetti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (436 lots) median $1,378 with 82.6% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,180, record $9,404. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 64 lots) the median is $29,039.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $538–$1,224† | $818† | $13,273† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 162 | $957–$5,193†‡ | $1,780†‡ | $64,906 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $6,250–$20,220† | $11,250† | $507,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $469–$1,150† | $575† | $4,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $424–$757 | $599 | $5,625 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $923–$4,250 | $2,125 | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,709–$5,547 | $3,381 | $33,718 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $507,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $179,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $60,786 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $33,718 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,404 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $7,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,029 |

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 Fornasetti worth?

Across 1,275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Fornasetti work is $1,098. The median Piero Fornasetti print sells for $1,378 across 360 lots. The median Piero Fornasetti work on paper sells for $682 across 25 lots. The median Piero Fornasetti sculpture sells for $3,281 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Fornasetti prints typically sell for $957–$5,193 (the middle half of 162 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Piero Fornasetti prints typically sell for $538–$1,224 (the middle half of 94 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 Fornasetti print?

Based on 360 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Fornasetti print is $1,378. 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 Fornasetti's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Fornasetti print is $507,000.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Fornasetti work on paper is $682. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Piero Fornasetti's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Fornasetti work on paper is $5,625.

### What is the average price of a Piero Fornasetti sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Fornasetti sculpture is $3,281.

### What is Piero Fornasetti's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Fornasetti sculpture is $60,786.

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

Based on 162 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piero Fornasetti print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,780, 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 Piero Fornasetti print?

Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Piero Fornasetti print (small (under 50 cm)) is $818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Piero Fornasetti's auction record?

Piero Fornasetti's auction record is $507,000, set in 2018.

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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 Fornasetti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piero-fornasetti (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.