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# Piero Gilardi (1942–2023)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 173 auction results for Piero Gilardi at 21 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,274 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,622–$7,672, n=26). The auction record is $107,382 for Trilite spezzato (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trilite spezzato, 1965 | Polistirolo espanso, resine viniliche e legno, 10 elementi | $107,382 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Zuccaia, 1966 | Poliuretano espanso dipinto applicato su tavola | $84,573 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (paint on polyurethane), 1968 | Paint on polyurethane | $36,988 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | SPIAGGIA CON SPUGNA, 1987 | Signée | $29,670 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | Costiera brasiliana, 2002 | Poliuretano espanso | $23,371 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Campo, 1967 | Acrylic on polyurethane foam | $22,224 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Neve (Snow), 1991 | Acrylic, glitter and plastic on polyurethane foam | $21,816 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 8 | Betulla sul greto, 2002 | Poliuretano espanso | $21,659 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Uva e pesche, 2004 | Poliuterano | $21,524 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Caraibi | Gommapiuma dipinta | $19,306 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $5,927 |
| Sculpture | 73 | $5,267 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $21,592 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $5,928 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $4,141 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 173 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Piero Gilardi is an Italian artist with 453 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,372. 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 Gilardi sold in 2026 for $5,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Piero Gilardi work worth?

Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Gilardi work is $5,372.

The median Piero Gilardi sculpture sells for $5,185 across 94 lots.

The median Piero Gilardi print sells for $129 across 6 lots.

The median Piero Gilardi painting sells for $13,386 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Piero Gilardi sculptures typically sell for $3,475–$5,372 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Gilardi sculptures typically sell for $4,485–$12,137 (the middle half of 26 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 | 10 | $129 | $149 | 60% | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 5 | $13,386 | $84,573 | 60% | 2023-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,881 | $2,523 | — | 2024-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 119 | $5,185† | $23,371 | 79% | 2026-06-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $209 | $209 | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $36,988‡ | $149,208‡ | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Piero Gilardi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $129 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $13,386, record $84,573. A typical Piero Gilardi painting sells for around 104× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $36,988.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $3,475–$5,372 | $4,216 | $10,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,485–$12,137† | $6,322† | $17,814 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,923–$21,777 | $21,592 | $23,371 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $84,573 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $23,371 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $21,816 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $13,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,523 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,881 |
| Photography | 2022 | $209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $149 |

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 Gilardi worth?

Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Gilardi work is $5,372. The median Piero Gilardi sculpture sells for $5,185 across 94 lots. The median Piero Gilardi print sells for $129 across 6 lots. The median Piero Gilardi painting sells for $13,386 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Piero Gilardi sculptures typically sell for $3,475–$5,372 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Gilardi sculptures typically sell for $4,485–$12,137 (the middle half of 26 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 Gilardi sculpture?

Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Gilardi sculpture is $5,185. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Gilardi sculpture is $23,371.

### What is the average price of a small Piero Gilardi sculpture?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Piero Gilardi sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Piero Gilardi sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piero Gilardi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Piero Gilardi's auction record is $149,208, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Gilardi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piero-gilardi (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.