Ugo La Pietra (b. 1938)
What is Ugo La Pietra’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Ugo La Pietra at 15 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,436 including buyer’s premium (middle half $820–$4,480, n=12). The auction record is $18,524 for Lampadaire Arcangelo Metropolitani (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lampadaire Arcangelo Metropolitani, 1977 | Lacquer | $18,524 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Dennis Oppenheim, 1969 | Black and white photographs and paper collage mounted on cardboard | $14,470 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Oggetto naturale console, Il Giardino delle delizie series | Lacquered wood | $13,785 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Bibliothèque modulable ou claustra Modèle ‘Uno sull’Altro’, 1970 | Bibliothèque modulable | $10,934 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 5 | I gradi di libertà, 1969 | Libro d'Artista (opera unica, 13 tavole originali), tecnica mista, collage e interventi su ogni pagi | $7,379 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Globo tissurato, circa 1967 | Méthacrylate, base circulaire en métal laqué blanc, cylindre translucide, hémisphère translucide incisé | $5,958 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled | Acrylic paint | $5,257 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Uno Sull'altro bookshelf, model LB52, 1970 | Bookshelf | $5,040 | Wright | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled | Senza titolo, sd disegno e collage su carta | $4,972 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catasta, 2007 | Lacquer | $10,016 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 34 | $3,571 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,199 |
| Photographs | 9 | $985 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,584 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,563 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Ugo La Pietra is an Italian artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,398. 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 Ugo La Pietra sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,751 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ugo La Pietra work is $2,398.
The median Ugo La Pietra photograph sells for $867 across 10 lots.
The median Ugo La Pietra work on paper sells for $2,326 across 5 lots.
The median Ugo La Pietra sculpture sells for $4,140 across 4 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 | 2 | $4,187 | $7,379 | — | 2021-10-15 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,625 | $4,200 | — | 2023-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,326 | $4,972 | 71.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $4,140 | $4,928 | 66.7% | 2021-02-11 |
| Photography | 11 | $867 | $1,697 | 90.9% | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,470 | $18,524 | — | 2024-03-19 |
Ugo La Pietra's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,187. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,625, record $4,200. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $14,470.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $419–$1,312 | $892 | $1,697 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,972 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $4,928 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4,800 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,326 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,697 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ugo La Pietra worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ugo La Pietra work is $2,398. The median Ugo La Pietra photograph sells for $867 across 10 lots. The median Ugo La Pietra work on paper sells for $2,326 across 5 lots. The median Ugo La Pietra sculpture sells for $4,140 across 4 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 Ugo La Pietra photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ugo La Pietra photograph is $867.
What is Ugo La Pietra's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ugo La Pietra photograph is $1,697.
What is Ugo La Pietra's auction record?
Ugo La Pietra's auction record is $18,524, set in 2021.
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