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# Vico Magistretti (1920–2006)

## What is Vico Magistretti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 506 auction results for Vico Magistretti at 60 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $923 including buyer’s premium (middle half $533–$2,048, n=97). The auction record is $11,250 for Bookshelf (2017, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bookshelf, circa 1946 | Cartridge brass | $11,250 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Giunone | Painted steel, painted aluminum | $9,375 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Claritas floor lamp, 1946 | Aluminum | $7,500 | Wright | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Pascal, 1920 | Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) | $7,406 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Maralunga Three-Seater Sofa, 1973 | Dark brown leather upholstery, steel frame and plastic base | $6,926 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Lampada da terra mod. Giunone, 1968 | Struttura e diffusori in metallo laccato | $6,815 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Caori, 1962 | Edition Knoll International | $6,241 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), 1949 | Stackable tables | $5,666 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | Giunone floor lamps, 1970 | Aluminum | $5,625 | Wright | Feb 2014 |
| 10 | mod. Lambda, 1961 | Struttura in ottone nichelato, diffusori in cristallo pressato | $5,431 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 322 | $864 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $671 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 89 | $1,487 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 144 | $822 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $527 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 506 results from 60 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Vico Magistretti is an Italian artist with 840 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $819. 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 Vico Magistretti sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,072 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**18 Vico Magistretti works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Vico Magistretti work worth?

Across 497 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vico Magistretti work is $819.

The median Vico Magistretti sculpture sells for $1,638 across 20 lots.

The median Vico Magistretti work on paper sells for $449 across 5 lots.

The median Vico Magistretti painting sells for $645 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $645 | $693 | — | 2024-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $449 | $825 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $1,638 | $11,250 | 95.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $5,200† | $11,250 | — | 2026-10-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $369–$1,235 | $946 | $2,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,046–$7,969 | $5,000 | $11,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $11,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $825 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $693 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $645 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $531 |

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 Vico Magistretti worth?

Across 497 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vico Magistretti work is $819. The median Vico Magistretti sculpture sells for $1,638 across 20 lots. The median Vico Magistretti work on paper sells for $449 across 5 lots. The median Vico Magistretti painting sells for $645 across 3 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 Vico Magistretti sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vico Magistretti sculpture is $1,638.

### What is Vico Magistretti's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vico Magistretti sculpture is $11,250.

### What is Vico Magistretti's auction record?

Vico Magistretti's auction record is $11,250, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vico Magistretti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vico-magistretti (updated 2026-11-02).

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.