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# Piero Manzoni (1933–1963)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 246 auction results for Piero Manzoni at 33 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $139,009 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,527–$317,500, n=17). The auction record is $20,353,177 for Achrome (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achrome | Kaolin on pleated canvas | $20,353,177 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Achrome, 1958 | Painting | $14,123,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 3 | Achrome | Kaolin on folded canvas | $10,121,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Achrome | Painting | $8,030,036 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Achrome | Kaolin on canvas | $6,460,471 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 6 | Achrome, 1958 | Painting | $6,200,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Achrome, 1957 | Kaolin on canvas | $4,685,915 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Achrome | Kaolin on canvas | $4,437,234 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | Achrome, 1958 | Painting | $4,338,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Achrome, 1958-1959 | Kaolin on pleated canvas | $4,290,754 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $771,251 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $168,645 |
| Other | 71 | $161,448 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $2,756 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,142,609 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $801,419 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $114,396 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 246 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Piero Manzoni is an Italian artist with 359 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $175,524. 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 Manzoni sold in 2026 for $685,157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Piero Manzoni work worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Manzoni work is $175,524.

The median Piero Manzoni painting sells for $826,332 across 64 lots.

The median Piero Manzoni print sells for $2,520 across 37 lots.

The median Piero Manzoni work on paper sells for $46,665 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Manzoni paintings typically sell for $636,221–$2,654,270 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Piero Manzoni prints typically sell for $1,291–$4,641 (the middle half of 30 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 | 49 | $2,520†‡ | $160,501 | 75.5% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 69 | $826,332†‡ | $14.1M | 92.8% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $46,665†‡ | $270,079 | 85.2% | 2022-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $96,642 | $345,500 | 80% | 2023-05-24 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 147 | $470,468†‡ | $20.4M | — | 2026-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Piero Manzoni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $2,520 with 75.5% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $826,332, record $14,123,750. A typical Piero Manzoni painting sells for around 328× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 147 lots) the median is $470,468.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,291–$4,641†‡ | $2,663†‡ | $160,501 |

† 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) | 12 | $182,812–$363,681 | $297,493 | $606,363 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $636,221–$2.7M†‡ | $1.1M†‡ | $8M |

† 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) | 13 | $8,560–$154,706†‡ | $67,956†‡ | $270,079 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $12,230–$58,310‡ | $35,031‡ | $101,663 |

† 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 | 2013 | $14.1M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $345,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $270,079 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $222,514 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $168,645 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $160,501 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $18,214 |

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 Manzoni worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piero Manzoni work is $175,524. The median Piero Manzoni painting sells for $826,332 across 64 lots. The median Piero Manzoni print sells for $2,520 across 37 lots. The median Piero Manzoni work on paper sells for $46,665 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Piero Manzoni paintings typically sell for $636,221–$2,654,270 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Piero Manzoni prints typically sell for $1,291–$4,641 (the middle half of 30 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 Manzoni painting?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Manzoni painting is $826,332. 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 Manzoni's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Manzoni painting is $14,123,750.

### What is the average price of a Piero Manzoni print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Manzoni print is $2,520. 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 Manzoni's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Manzoni print is $160,501.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piero Manzoni work on paper is $46,665. 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 Manzoni's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piero Manzoni work on paper is $270,079.

### What is the average price of a medium Piero Manzoni painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piero Manzoni painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,092,248, 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 Manzoni print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Piero Manzoni print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,663, 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 Manzoni's auction record?

Piero Manzoni's auction record is $20,353,177, set in 2014.

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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 Manzoni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piero-manzoni (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.