Rating and value 2024 of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Michelangelo Pistoletto

If you own a work by or based on the artist Michelangelo Pistoletto and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to advise 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price. 

Artist's rating and value

Michelangelo Pistoletto is a twentieth-century Italian designer and painter whose reputation on the art market continues to grow. 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, whereas its estimate was between €2,781,450 and €3,894,000. 

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The artist's works and style

The creator of over 2,000 works over the course of his career, this figure representing only those that have circulated on the auction market, Pistoletto's works are considered classics of Italian design. His iconic creations include 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 advertising graphics school.

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

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 era

Today considered an icon of arte povera and a pioneer of Italian contemporary art, Pistoletto has left a considerable mark on the history of contemporary art and furniture. He is the author of a colossal output, which collectors still fight over at auction.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Pistoletto doesn't always sign his works, but many forgeries do exist, so expertise is essential.

Appraising 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 certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your object.

If you're thinking of 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 item.