Ugo Rondinone (b. 1963)
What is Ugo Rondinone’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 461 auction results for Ugo Rondinone at 30 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,977 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,160–$58,521, n=93). The auction record is $797,437 for If there were anywhere but desert. Thursday (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | If there were anywhere but desert. Thursday, 2000 | Fibreglass | $797,437 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | If There were Anywhere but Desert. Friday | Fiberglass, paint, clothing, glitter | $627,082 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Get up girl a sun is running the world, 2006 | Cast aluminum and white enamel | $567,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | for what? for space and stars?, 2009 | White enamel on cast aluminium | $510,099 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Hell, Yes!, 2001 | Neon, plexiglass, translucent film and aluminum | $504,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Target painting, acrylic on canvas | Acrylic on canvas | $503,379 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 7 | The Lucid, 2017 | Steel | $458,650 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | If There Were Anywhere But Desert, Saturday, 2002 | Painted fiberglass with wig, clothing and glitter | $441,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | the pleasant + the aware, 2019 | Bluestone on concrete pedestal | $415,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | SIEBZEHNTERMAIZWEITAUSENDUNDZWEI, 2002 | Acrylic airbrush on canvas, with Plexiglas plaque | $406,400 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $73,529 |
| Sculpture | 122 | $51,158 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $50,738 |
| Other | 49 | $31,978 |
| Prints | 39 | $8,918 |
| Photographs | 13 | $1,595 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 120 | $112,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 82 | $22,527 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 118 | $19,872 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 461 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Ugo Rondinone is an Italian artist with 517 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $25,300. 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 Rondinone sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $29,996 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ugo Rondinone work is $25,300.
The median Ugo Rondinone sculpture sells for $50,958 across 131 lots.
The median Ugo Rondinone painting sells for $112,500 across 88 lots.
The median Ugo Rondinone print sells for $3,426 across 70 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ugo Rondinone sculptures typically sell for $13,970–$49,661 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ugo Rondinone prints typically sell for $873–$5,809 (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 | 78 | $3,426†‡ | $375,000 | 89.7% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 93 | $112,500†‡ | $406,400 | 94.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $26,792†‡ | $327,600 | 95.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 144 | $50,958†‡ | $797,437 | 91% | 2026-09-21 |
| Photography | 25 | $853† | $47,684 | 88% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 104 | $191,027†‡ | $797,437 | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ugo Rondinone's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (78 lots) median $3,426 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $112,500, record $406,400. A typical Ugo Rondinone painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 104 lots) the median is $191,027.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $572–$1,526†‡ | $879†‡ | $5,805 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $873–$5,809†‡ | $2,464†‡ | $24,178 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $10,422–$18,573‡ | $12,907‡ | $375,000 |
† 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) | 7 | $10,724–$31,900 | $21,250 | $56,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $24,459–$99,412†‡ | $73,529†‡ | $200,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $89,081–$192,416†‡ | $146,950†‡ | $406,400 |
† 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) | 40 | $3,475–$42,429†‡ | $26,792†‡ | $123,011 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,447–$14,437† | $2,825† | $150,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $61,733–$127,831†‡ | $100,800†‡ | $327,600 |
† 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) | 66 | $13,970–$49,661†‡ | $26,715†‡ | $243,174 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $51,748–$200,428 | $100,000 | $797,437 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $65,590–$281,600‡ | $189,000‡ | $627,082 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $299–$1,158† | $778† | $30,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $797,437 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $627,082 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $406,400 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $390,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $375,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $327,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $252,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $179,259‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ugo Rondinone worth?
Across 460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ugo Rondinone work is $25,300. The median Ugo Rondinone sculpture sells for $50,958 across 131 lots. The median Ugo Rondinone painting sells for $112,500 across 88 lots. The median Ugo Rondinone print sells for $3,426 across 70 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ugo Rondinone sculptures typically sell for $13,970–$49,661 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ugo Rondinone prints typically sell for $873–$5,809 (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 Ugo Rondinone sculpture?
Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ugo Rondinone sculpture is $50,958. 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 Ugo Rondinone's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ugo Rondinone sculpture is $797,437.
What is the average price of a Ugo Rondinone painting?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ugo Rondinone painting is $112,500. 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 Ugo Rondinone's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ugo Rondinone painting is $406,400.
What is the average price of a Ugo Rondinone print?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ugo Rondinone print is $3,426. 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 Ugo Rondinone's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ugo Rondinone print is $375,000.
What is the average price of a small Ugo Rondinone sculpture?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ugo Rondinone sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $26,715, 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 medium Ugo Rondinone print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ugo Rondinone print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,464, 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 Ugo Rondinone's auction record?
Ugo Rondinone's auction record is $797,437, set in 2011.
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