> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sandro-chia · updated 2026-11-02

# Sandro Chia (b. 1946)

## What is Sandro Chia’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 507 auction results for Sandro Chia at 66 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $380–$7,654, n=51). The auction record is $515,398 for The Pharmacist's son (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pharmacist's son, 1981 | Oil paint | $515,398 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Reverse Tune, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $374,536 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Half Past Twelve, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $275,211 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Senza titolo (olio, collage e tecnica mista su tela) | Olio, collage e tecnica mista su tela | $274,462 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Boy with Wings, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $225,549 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Fantasmi, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $201,639 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 7 | Courageous Boy with Flag, 1982 | Oil paint | $170,100 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Due pittori | Olio su tela | $160,851 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | Drei Menschl Figuren und Hund, 1983 | Oil paint | $156,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 10 | The Hand Game | — | $152,480 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $33,665 |
| Other | 63 | $5,389 |
| Sculpture | 36 | $4,923 |
| Works on paper | 82 | $4,202 |
| Prints | 52 | $360 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 72 | $42,291 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 132 | $4,802 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $2,460 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 507 results from 66 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sandro Chia is an Italian artist with 1,226 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,473. 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 Sandro Chia sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $37,985 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Sandro Chia works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Sandro Chia work worth?

Across 495 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sandro Chia work is $4,473.

The median Sandro Chia print sells for $318 across 118 lots.

The median Sandro Chia work on paper sells for $3,949 across 110 lots.

The median Sandro Chia painting sells for $28,050 across 92 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sandro Chia prints typically sell for $189–$620 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Sandro Chia work on papers typically sell for $1,072–$3,711 (the middle half of 50 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 | 187 | $318†‡ | $8,750 | 63.1% | 2026-09-25 |
| Paintings | 117 | $28,050†‡ | $515,398 | 78.6% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 149 | $3,949†‡ | $78,000 | 73.8% | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $5,094†‡ | $92,425 | 69.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,059 | $1,188 | 66.7% | 2021-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $132,000 | $515,398 | — | 2022-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Sandro Chia's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (187 lots) median $318 with 63.1% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $28,050, record $515,398. A typical Sandro Chia painting sells for around 88× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $132,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $191–$360†‡ | $305†‡ | $779‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $189–$620†‡ | $316†‡ | $2,322 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $626–$2,573‡ | $883‡ | $8,750 |

† 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) | 6 | $2,472–$6,794 | $4,368 | $20,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $7,488–$29,311†‡ | $16,250†‡ | $132,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $24,469–$113,553† | $59,562† | $515,398 |

† 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) | 50 | $1,072–$3,711†‡ | $2,417†‡ | $8,037 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $3,378–$14,869†‡ | $5,069†‡ | $52,724 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $18,788–$40,625†‡ | $28,160†‡ | $78,000 |

† 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) | 15 | $2,102–$4,672†‡ | $3,962†‡ | $8,924 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,060–$12,120‡ | $7,470‡ | $48,397 |

† 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 | 2007 | $515,398 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $374,536 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $92,425 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $83,642† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $78,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $76,211 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,074 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sandro Chia worth?

Across 495 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sandro Chia work is $4,473. The median Sandro Chia print sells for $318 across 118 lots. The median Sandro Chia work on paper sells for $3,949 across 110 lots. The median Sandro Chia painting sells for $28,050 across 92 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sandro Chia prints typically sell for $189–$620 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sandro Chia work on papers typically sell for $1,072–$3,711 (the middle half of 50 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 Sandro Chia print?

Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sandro Chia print is $318. 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 Sandro Chia's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sandro Chia print is $8,750.

### What is the average price of a Sandro Chia work on paper?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sandro Chia work on paper is $3,949. 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 Sandro Chia's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sandro Chia work on paper is $78,000.

### What is the average price of a Sandro Chia painting?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sandro Chia painting is $28,050. 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 Sandro Chia's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sandro Chia painting is $515,398.

### What is the average price of a medium Sandro Chia print?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sandro Chia print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $316, 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 Sandro Chia work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sandro Chia work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,417, 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 Sandro Chia's auction record?

Sandro Chia's auction record is $515,398, set in 2007.

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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, “Sandro Chia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sandro-chia (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.