Rating and value of sculptures, bronzes and drawings by Diego Giacometti

If you own a work by or about the artist Diego Giacometti, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Diego Giacometti  

Considered one of the last great sculptors of 20th-century France, Diego Giacometti is a renowned artist. His legacy is made up mainly of sculptures in various materials, especially bronze. Today, prices for his works are steadily rising under the auctioneer's hammer. His sculptures are prized above all by French buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €5,022,925 - a considerable delta, which nevertheless speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to D. Giacometti's works. In 2023, one of his consoles, Hommage à Böcklin, sold for €4,850,810, whereas it was estimated at between €2,309,910 and €3,464,865.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of the artist Diego Giacometti   

The artist was part of the surrealist movement, becoming one of the most famous and sought-after sculptors of his time. He worked extensively in bronze, the material most frequently featured in his works at auction.

The life of Diego Giacometti

Swiss artist Diego Giacometti (1901-1966) became an important figure in the art world of the 20th century, and was one of the most sought-after sculptors of his time.

He was born in Borgonovo into a family of artists. Bruno Giacometti, his brother, was an architect, and his other brother, Alberto, was a sculptor who worked with him all his life.

His father was a post-impressionist painter, who encouraged his children early on to produce and find their own way.

He began his artistic training in Basel, then moved to Paris, where he studied at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.

From then on, he worked with bronze, which gave him remarkable maneuverability and elasticity. He cast them in lost wax, often sculpting animals. His ostrich is particularly famous, sculpted from an egg given to him by his teacher Jean-Paul Binet for lack of use. So Diego Giacometti sculpted a bronze ostrich into which he inserted the egg.

He carries out commissions for various collectors and art lovers.

Diego Giacometti's imprint on his period  

Diego Giacometti proved in France that surrealist sculpture was an important part of twentieth-century art history. On today's art market, his works are highly prized, and his bronzes even more so.

He left a unique legacy, thanks to the artists he trained without his studio and the legacy he left in his time.

Recognizing Diego Giacometti's signature  

Diego Giacometti usually signs his sculptures. There are, however, many copies, which is why expertise is important. 

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a work by Diego Giacometti or a work after the artist, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.