Pietro Chiesa (1876–1959)
What is Pietro Chiesa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 395 auction results for Pietro Chiesa at 34 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,925 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,970–$11,451, n=97). The auction record is $367,917 for Important and rare illuminated drinks cabinet (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important and rare illuminated drinks cabinet | Glass | $367,917 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Rare chest of drawers | Macassar ebony-veneered wood, walnut, mirrored glass, nickel-plated brass | $106,250 | Phillips | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | Rare cabinet, circa 1938 | Cartridge brass | $103,703 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Large and rare chandelier, circa 1938 | Glass | $93,750 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | A Copper and Glass Ceiling Light, 1892 | Copper | $81,600 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 6 | Rare illuminated drinks cabinet on stand, circa 1939 | Glass | $62,824 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Important coffee table, circa 1938 | Glass | $60,557 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Saturn Table Lamp, 1935 | Glass | $57,600 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 9 | A Limed-Oak, Nickeled-Metal and Glass Side Table, 1892 | Glass | $55,200 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 10 | illuminated drinks cabinet, model no. 1094, circa 1936 | Glass | $54,189 | Phillips | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 323 | $7,014 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 96 | $10,363 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 127 | $9,498 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $3,125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 395 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Pietro Chiesa is a Swiss artist with 671 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,026. 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 Pietro Chiesa sold in 2026 for $26,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 394 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pietro Chiesa work is $6,026.
The median Pietro Chiesa sculpture sells for $10,000 across 33 lots.
The median Pietro Chiesa painting sells for $2,513 across 18 lots.
The median Pietro Chiesa work on paper sells for $2,174 across 14 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 | 25 | $2,513†‡ | $9,003 | 72% | 2024-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,174†‡ | $11,272 | 60.9% | 2022-05-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $10,000 | $50,000 | 86.8% | 2026-03-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,877 | $5,877 | 50% | 2021-04-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $54,189 | $367,917 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,803–$2,677† | $2,527† | $3,144† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,917–$4,050†‡ | $2,411†‡ | $9,003 |
† 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) | 11 | $841–$3,392†‡ | $1,061†‡ | $9,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,784–$8,369 | $4,062 | $20,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,315–$20,010 | $12,840 | $50,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $6,149–$23,677 | $12,155 | $37,587 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $50,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $37,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $11,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,375 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $9,003 |
| Photography | 2021 | $5,877 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $5,219† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pietro Chiesa worth?
Across 394 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pietro Chiesa work is $6,026. The median Pietro Chiesa sculpture sells for $10,000 across 33 lots. The median Pietro Chiesa painting sells for $2,513 across 18 lots. The median Pietro Chiesa work on paper sells for $2,174 across 14 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 Pietro Chiesa sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pietro Chiesa sculpture is $10,000.
What is Pietro Chiesa's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pietro Chiesa sculpture is $50,000.
What is the average price of a Pietro Chiesa painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pietro Chiesa painting is $2,513. 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 Pietro Chiesa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pietro Chiesa painting is $9,003.
What is the average price of a Pietro Chiesa work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pietro Chiesa work on paper is $2,174. 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 Pietro Chiesa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pietro Chiesa work on paper is $11,272.
What is the average price of a large Pietro Chiesa sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pietro Chiesa sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Pietro Chiesa painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pietro Chiesa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,411, 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 Pietro Chiesa's auction record?
Pietro Chiesa's auction record is $367,917, set in 2019.
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