Tommaso Barbi
What is Tommaso Barbi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Tommaso Barbi at 22 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,188 including buyer’s premium (middle half $515–$4,501, n=23). The auction record is $33,468 for A large “Ginkgo” floor lamp, designed by Tommaso Barbi, (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A large “Ginkgo” floor lamp, designed by Tommaso Barbi, | — | $33,468 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Grande lampada mod. Ginkgo, circa 1970 | Struttura e riflettori in ottone e ottone cesellato | $22,571 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Two “Leaf” appliques, designed by Tommaso Barbi,, 1970 | — | $18,128 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Modèle ‘Ginko’, 1970 | Ink | $10,934 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 5 | Modèle ‘Rhubarbe’, 1970 | Édition Bottega Gadda | $9,990 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Suspension, 1970 | Tommaso Barbi (XXe) | $9,628 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Ginkgo floor lamp, 1970 | Cartridge brass | $8,820 | Wright | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | A “Leaf” applique/table & floor lamp, designed by Tommaso Barbi,, 1970 | — | $7,670 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Foglia | Cartridge brass | $6,442 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Tre lampade da parete, circa 1970 | Ottone e ottone martellato | $6,215 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | $2,261 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $762 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,721 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,562 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $570 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Tommaso Barbi is an Italian artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,659. 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 Tommaso Barbi sold in 2026 for $1,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tommaso Barbi work is $1,659.
The median Tommaso Barbi work on paper sells for $5,617 across 2 lots.
The median Tommaso Barbi sculpture sells for $462 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,617 | $10,934 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $462 | $462 | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,571 | $33,468 | — | 2022-06-27 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,934 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $462 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tommaso Barbi worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tommaso Barbi work is $1,659. The median Tommaso Barbi work on paper sells for $5,617 across 2 lots. The median Tommaso Barbi sculpture sells for $462 across 1 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 Tommaso Barbi's auction record?
Tommaso Barbi's auction record is $33,468, set in 2017.
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