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# RIZZO, WILLY. (1928–2013)

## What is RIZZO, WILLY.’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 233 auction results for RIZZO, WILLY. at 51 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $707–$2,238, n=28). The auction record is $18,434 for CENTRE TABLE (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTRE TABLE, 1975 | Lacquered wood surfaces and stainless-steel foot, the top inset with matt-polished stainless-steel rotating centrepiece | $18,434 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | Rare table basse-bar - circa 1970, 1970 | Stainless steel | $11,714 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | TABLE ET SUITE DE QUATRE CHAISES | Chrome-plated metal, gold braid, brown suedine, and jacquet | $9,174 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | WILLY RIZZO (1928-2013) DEUX LAMPES Structure métallique cylindrique ani | Structure métallique cylindrique animée de quatre ouvertures portant des lumières masquées par un large anneau formant abat-jour couronne en partie centrale, intérieur cuivré | $9,099 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Willy RIZZO (né en 1928) Ensemble comprenant trois canapés Un module d'angle en, 1975 | Furniture ensemble comprising three sofas: one curved corner module, one two-seater bench, and one armchair | $8,327 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | rotating coffee table, 1970 | Chrome steel | $7,800 | Wright | Dec 2005 |
| 7 | Backgammon table, 1970 | Chrome | $7,439 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 8 | Ensemble composé d'une table et quatre chaises, 1928 | Bois laqué, mélaminé et aluminium (table) Bois laqué, textile et aluminium (chaises) | $7,139 | PIASA | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Mobile bar luminoso con bancone, circa 1970 | Struttura in ottone e metallo cromato. Rivestimenti in pelle scamosciata. Piano in vetro | $6,612 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | TRG, 1969 | Stainless steel, chocolate melamine, and chrome metal | $6,333 | Ader | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 139 | $1,800 |
| Photographs | 18 | $256 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $2,127 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $1,390 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $244 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 233 results from 51 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


RIZZO, WILLY. is an Italian-French artist with 434 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,488. 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 RIZZO, WILLY. sold in 2026 for $2,006, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 RIZZO, WILLY. work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a RIZZO, WILLY. work worth?

Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RIZZO, WILLY. work is $1,488.

The median RIZZO, WILLY. photograph sells for $327 across 25 lots.

The median RIZZO, WILLY. sculpture sells for $4,375 across 3 lots.

The median RIZZO, WILLY. work on paper sells for $1,843 across 2 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 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2019-09-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $735 | $735 | — | 2008-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,843 | $1,843 | — | 2015-11-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $4,375 | $18,434 | 30% | 2023-03-01 |
| Photography | 34 | $327‡ | $4,895 | 73.5% | 2024-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $8,713‡ | $18,434 | — | 2026-10-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

RIZZO, WILLY.'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,875. Paintings (1 lots) median $735, record $735. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $8,713.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $156–$609‡ | $231‡ | $4,895 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $384–$1,452‡ | $519‡ | $2,048 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $18,434 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,895 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $4,375 |
| Photography | 2022 | $3,024 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,843 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,843 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $735 |

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 RIZZO, WILLY. worth?

Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RIZZO, WILLY. work is $1,488. The median RIZZO, WILLY. photograph sells for $327 across 25 lots. The median RIZZO, WILLY. sculpture sells for $4,375 across 3 lots. The median RIZZO, WILLY. work on paper sells for $1,843 across 2 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 RIZZO, WILLY. photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a RIZZO, WILLY. photograph is $327. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is RIZZO, WILLY.'s most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a RIZZO, WILLY. photograph is $4,895.

### What is the average price of a small RIZZO, WILLY. photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small RIZZO, WILLY. photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is RIZZO, WILLY.'s auction record?

RIZZO, WILLY.'s auction record is $18,434, set in 2009.

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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, “RIZZO, WILLY. auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willy-rizzo (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.