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# Tommaso Barbi

## What is Tommaso Barbi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $488–$4,064, n=25). 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | $2,261 |
| Sculpture | 11 | $762 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,721 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,562 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $570 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Tommaso Barbi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Tommaso Barbi work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tommaso Barbi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tommaso-barbi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.