Venini
What is Venini’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 345 auction results for Venini at 27 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,219 including buyer’s premium (middle half $595–$5,359, n=91). The auction record is $156,266 for A UNIQUE LIGHT-SCULPTURE (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A UNIQUE LIGHT-SCULPTURE, 1921 | A UNIQUE LIGHT-SCULPTURE, 1960s | $156,266 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Pair of large and rare ceiling lights | Cordonato rigato glass, painted steel | $95,978 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Large mirror | Cartridge brass | $57,927 | Phillips | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Pair of rare and large 'Balloton' chandeliers | Cartridge brass | $52,389 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Poliedri ceiling lights | Cartridge brass | $50,940 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Mirror, model no. 20 | Cartridge brass | $50,774 | Phillips | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | Série de trois suspensions, 1960 | Ink | $47,778 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | chandelier from the Har Mar Theater in Saint Paul, 1965 | Enamel | $44,400 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 9 | Pair of important chandeliers, model no. 5428, circa 1930 | Cartridge brass | $40,000 | Phillips | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Pair of rare large mirrors | Cartridge brass | $37,699 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 289 | $1,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $18,956 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $5,027 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 169 | $727 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 345 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Venini is an Italian artist with 486 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,154. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Venini sold in 2026 for $47,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Venini on OpeningBid →What is a Venini work worth?
Across 341 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Venini work is $1,154.
The median Venini sculpture sells for $11,250 across 23 lots.
The median Venini work on paper sells for $1,685 across 10 lots.
The median Venini photograph sells for $1,105 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,685 | $47,778 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $11,250 | $156,266 | 82.1% | 2024-12-11 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,105 | $4,546 | — | 2025-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $40,000 | $156,266 | — | 2026-07-02 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $272–$1,685 | $575 | $4,187 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,528–$9,862 | $4,855 | $27,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,836–$16,056 | $7,952 | $156,266 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $24,246–$36,217 | $28,683 | $95,978 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $156,266 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $95,978 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $47,778 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,452 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,546 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,105 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Venini worth?
Across 341 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Venini work is $1,154. The median Venini sculpture sells for $11,250 across 23 lots. The median Venini work on paper sells for $1,685 across 10 lots. The median Venini photograph sells for $1,105 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Venini sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Venini sculpture is $11,250.
What is Venini's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Venini sculpture is $156,266.
What is the average price of a medium Venini sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Venini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Venini's auction record?
Venini's auction record is $156,266, set in 2017.
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