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Elio Martinelli

1921–2004

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30lots offered2001–2026years recorded38%sold (10)$992Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Elio Martinelli, Serpentine floor lamps model 2131, pair, 1965, methacrylate plastic, chrome-plated steelSerpentine floor lamps model 2131, pairWright · $1,664≈ £1,240≈ €1,435Sign up to see
  2. Elio Martinelli, Lampadaire Serpente 2131Lampadaire Serpente 2131Bonhams · €1,152≈ $1,346≈ £1,003Sign up to see
  3. Elio Martinelli, etchings, pairetchings, pairWright · $1,265≈ £796≈ €1,249Sign up to see

Elio Martinelli’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 26 auction results for Elio Martinelli between 2001 and 2026, of which 10 sold (38%). A further 4 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $489Sign up free to see to $1.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.7kSign up free to see for Serpentine floor lamps model 2131, pair at Wright in May 2026. Most results come from Pandolfini (9), Wright (6) and Gliubich Casa d'Aste (3).

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  1. Elio Martinelli, Serpentine floor lamps model 2131, pair, 1965, methacrylate plastic, chrome-plated steel
    Serpentine floor lamps model 2131, pair, 1965
    methacrylate plastic, chrome-plated steel
    28 h x 28½ w x 21 d in (71 x 72 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 328
    $1,664≈ £1,240≈ €1,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Elio Martinelli, Lampadaire Serpente 2131
    Lampadaire Serpente 2131
    H: 121 cm. (47.5/8 in.); L max: 140 cm. (55.1/8 in.); P: 54 cm. (21.1/4 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 68
    €1,152≈ $1,346≈ £1,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Elio Martinelli, Bolla Luminous wall panels, set of three, 1965, acrylic, aluminum
    Bolla Luminous wall panels, set of three, 1965
    Acrylic
    6 h x 14¾ w x 14¾ d in (15 x 37 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 270
    $572≈ £427≈ €495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Elio Martinelli, Serpentine table lamp, 1965, lacquered steel, acrylic
    Serpentine table lamp, 1965
    Acrylic
    18 h x 17¼ w x 17 d in (46 x 44 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 341
    $693≈ £539≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  5. Elio Martinelli, Lampe "Serpente", A white lacquered metal and methacrylate "Serpente" lamp by Elio Martinelli designed in 1965
    Lampe "Serpente"
    A white lacquered metal and methacrylate "Serpente" lamp by Elio Martinelli designed in 1965
    H: 47cm. (18 1/2in.); L: 43cm. (16 15/16in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    €536≈ $577≈ £474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Elio Martinelli, Cobra table lamp, 1968, cast and enameled aluminum, molded plastic
    Cobra table lamp, 1968
    cast and enameled aluminum, molded plastic
    16 h x 16 dia in (41 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 407
    $1,125≈ £940≈ €1,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Elio Martinelli, Cobra lamp, 1968, Martinelli Luce
    Cobra lamp, 1968
    Martinelli Luce
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 311
    $858≈ £525≈ €569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Elio Martinelli, etchings, pair
    etchings, pair
    11½ h x 9 w in (29 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 172
    $1,265≈ £796≈ €1,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  9. Elio Martinelli, untitled, ink drawing
    untitled
    Drawing
    24 h x 38 w in (61 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 173
    $1,150≈ £724≈ €1,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Elio Martinelli, 615 lamp, 1970, enameled metal
    615 lamp, 1970
    enameled metal
    12 h x 11 w x 11 d in (30 x 28 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 346
    $489≈ £353≈ €576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
Also offered, result not published (4)

Lots by Elio Martinelli that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Elio Martinelli paintings (7)Elio Martinelli acrylic paintings (3)

Elio Martinelli: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Elio Martinelli at auction?

$1,664Sign up free to see, for Serpentine floor lamps model 2131, pair at Wright (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Elio Martinelli?

The median sale price is $992Sign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Elio Martinelli have sold at auction?

10 of 26 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026. 4 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Elio Martinelli?

Pandolfini, Wright and Gliubich Casa d'Aste account for the most recorded results. Pandolfini · Wright · Gliubich Casa d'Aste

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