Rating and value of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Michelangelo Pistoletto

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Michelangelo Pistoletto and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price. 

Artist's rating and value

Michelangelo Pistoletto is a 20th-century Italian designer and painter, whose rating is only evolving positively on the art market. Highly prized by collectors in France, Italy, the UK and the USA, the artist's works are now firmly established on the international market. A work by Pistoletto can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction. In 2017, a painting dating from 1967 sold for €3,449,000 while it was estimated at between €2,781,450 and €3,894,000. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Author of more than 2,000 works throughout his career, this figure representing only works that circulated on the auction market, Pistoletto's works are considered classics of Italian design. Among his iconic creations are his contemporary paintings and sculptures.

Considered functional, minimalist and innovative, Pistoletto's work is characterized by a clean aesthetic, geometric shapes and the use of modern materials. The designer's creations are functional, modern and uncluttered. He is part of the Arte povera movement, which questions the status of the work of art.

Michelangelo Pistoletto, icon of Italian contemporary art

Michelangelo Pistoletto is an Italian artist born in Biella in 1933.

From 1947, he worked with his father in his painting restoration workshop, while studying at Armando Testa's school of advertising graphics.

From 1960, he produced various self-portraits against a background of metallic monochrome. He explored the techniques of collage and then photorealistic printing.

He exhibited in the United States and then at the Sao Paolo Biennale, where his work was much appreciated. Later, he painted on mirrors and produced sculptures in the late 70s. 

The artist's imprint on his time

Today considered an icon of l'arte povera and a pioneer of Italian contemporary art, Pistoletto leaves a considerable mark on the history of contemporary art and furniture. He is the author of a colossal production, which collectors nevertheless vie for at auction.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Pistoletto doesn't always sign his works, but numerous forgeries exist, which is why expertise is paramount.

Expertise your property

If you own a Michelangelo Pistoletto piece, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your object.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each object.