Gaetano Pesce Paintings: Auction Prices

Italian · 1939–2024

ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for Gaetano Pesce paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 10 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,819 to $197,000, with a median of $4,830 across 10 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $197,000 for “Prototype "Moloch" adjustable floor lamp” at Phillips in 2013.

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1. 
   'CROSBY' CHAIR, DESIGNED c.1998, 1998

   polyurethane and enamelled steel

   72cm high, 46cm wide, 44cm deep (28 ¼in high, 18in wide, 17 ¼in deep)

   Lyon & Turnbull · May 1, 2026 · Lot 401
   £2,794≈ $3,774≈ €3,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
2. 
   Rare Fioreinbocca bas-relief, 1969-1970

   painted foam

   22 h x 22 w x 8 d in (56 x 56 x 20 cm)

   Wright · Apr 28, 2026 · Lot 253
   $5,760≈ £4,276≈ €4,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   'LA SMORFIA' ART CHAIR, 2003, 2003

   red and black lacquered and coated rigid semi-expanding foam

   110cm high, 90cm wide, 70cm deep (43 3/8in high, 35 3/8in wide, 27 ½in deep)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 30, 2025 · Lot 475
   £1,386≈ $1,819≈ €1,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
4. 
   Hall tree, 2006

   Acrylic

   74¼ h x 27 w x 13¾ d in (189 x 69 x 35 cm)

   Wright · Jun 6, 2024 · Lot 359
   $3,668≈ £2,873≈ €3,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   CHIAT/DAY DOOR, 1996, 1996

   Acrylic

   214cm high, 87.5cm wide (84 ¼in high, 34 ½in wide)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 25, 2024 · Lot 451
   £9,450≈ $11,824≈ €11,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
6. 
   Wall panel from TBWA/Chiat/Day, c. 1991

   Acrylic · Panel

   100¼ h x 38 w x 9 d in (255 x 97 x 23 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 22, 2022 · Lot 189
   $3,900≈ £2,878≈ €3,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
7. 
   Locker doors from TBWA\Chiat\Day, set of three, 1995

   Acrylic · Panel

   72 h x 12 w x 1½ d in (183 x 30 x 4 cm)

   Wright · Feb 11, 2021 · Lot 176
   $1,875≈ £1,355≈ €1,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Prototype 'Moloch' adjustable floor lamp, circa 1971

   Painted aluminium, aluminium, anodised aluminium, steel, painted steel, wood · Panel

   As shown: 260 cm (102 3/8 in.) high

   Phillips · Oct 17, 2019 · Lot 145
   £87,500≈ $111,974≈ €100,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Early "Moloch" floor lamp, circa 1971

   Anodized aluminum, aluminum, painted metal, wood · Panel

   139 in. (353.1 cm) high fully extended

   Phillips · Dec 15, 2015 · Lot 334
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Unique "Tramonto a New York" sofa, designed 1979, produced 2012

    Fabric, painted wood, painted metal, casters · Panel

    46 1/2 x 120 x 44 in. (118.1 x 304.8 x 111.8 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 15, 2015 · Lot 333
    $25,000≈ £16,497≈ €22,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Prototype "Moloch" adjustable floor lamp, 1970-1972

    Anodized aluminum, aluminum, painted metal

    141 3/4 in. (360 cm) maximum height

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 401
    $197,000≈ £121,164≈ €143,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗

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