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Harry Bertoia Sculpture: Auction Prices

1915–1978

Harry Bertoia sculpture have appeared at auction 250 times in ArtSell’s records between 2001 and 2026; 238 sold, a sell-through rate of 95%. The median price realised is $20.4kSign up free to see across 238 priced sales; the middle half sold for $6.7kSign up free to see–$43.8kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Untitled, sold at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in March 2015 for $550kSign up free to see. Most results come from Rago Auctions (57), Wright (48) and Phillips (46).

$550,000≈ £357,328≈ €489,890Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)250auction results2001–2026years recorded95%sold$20.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Harry Bertoia sculpture: key figures

Auction results
250
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
2001–2026
Median price
$20.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$550kSign up free to see Untitled, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Mar 2015

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (57), Wright (48), Phillips (46)

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  1. Untitled (Singing Bars) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1975, bronze, paint, thread, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (Singing Bars), c. 1975
    Sculpture
    48 h x 1¼ dia in (122 x 3 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 551
    $7,500≈ £6,782≈ €7,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled (Sonambient) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1977, beryllium copper, bronze, brass, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1977
    Sculpture · Panel
    20¼ h x 9½ w x 5½ d in (51 x 24 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 548
    $32,500≈ £29,388≈ €33,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1975, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (Bush Form), c. 1975
    Sculpture · Panel
    10¼ h x 12½ dia in (26 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $43,750≈ £37,882≈ €43,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled (fragment) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1959, melt-coated brass over steel with applied patina, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (fragment), c. 1959
    Sculpture
    10¼ h x 9½ w in (26 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 206
    $2,000≈ £1,636≈ €1,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Gong by Harry Bertoia, bronze, sold Jun 2022
    Gong
    Sculpture
    height 23 1/2in; width 13 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 96
    $10,200≈ £8,201≈ €9,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Jun 2022
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    15 x 12 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    $10,710≈ £8,575≈ €10,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Suspended gong by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Silicon bronze, sold Jun 2022
    Suspended gong, 1970s
    Sculpture
    18 x 33 1/2 x 3/4 in. (45.7 x 85.1 x 1.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 72
    $25,200≈ £20,176≈ €23,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze, offered Jun 2022
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    20 x 6 x 6 in. (50.8 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Suspended gong by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Silicon bronze, sold Jun 2022
    Suspended gong, 1970s
    Sculpture
    16 x 23 1/2 x 8 3/8 in. (40.6 x 59.7 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 70
    $16,380≈ £13,114≈ €15,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Jun 2022
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    17 x 10 x 10 in. (43.2 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    $21,420≈ £17,150≈ €20,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Suspended gong by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Silicon bronze, offered Jun 2022
    Suspended gong, 1970s
    Sculpture
    23 3/4 x 41 x 1/4 in. (60.3 x 104.1 x .6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Rare "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Nickel alloy, copper, bronze, sold Jun 2022
    Rare "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    9 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (22.9 x 20.6 x 20.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $75,600≈ £60,528≈ €70,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Untitled (Sonambient) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, silicon bronze, beryllium copper, brass, sold May 2022
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    29 h x 9 w x 5¾ d in (74 x 23 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 505
    $43,750≈ £35,858≈ €42,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel, sold May 2022
    Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    64½ h x 26 dia in (164 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 517
    $60,000≈ £49,176≈ €57,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $45,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Untitled, circa 1949 by Harry Bertoia, 1949, welded steel and slate, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled, circa 1949, 1949
    Sculpture
    109.5cm (43.1in high) (including base)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 217
    £11,875≈ $14,916≈ €14,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  16. Untitled (Gong) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1995, copper with applied patina, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Gong), c. 1995After the artist
    Sculpture · Panel
    ¼ d x 35¾ dia in (1 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 131
    $4,032≈ £3,093≈ €3,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Barstools, pair by Harry Bertoia, enameled steel, vinyl, sold Apr 2022
    Barstools, pair
    Sculpture
    41 h x 21 w x 22¼ d in (104 x 53 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 349
    $875≈ £671≈ €804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  18. Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel, sold Apr 2022
    Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    86 h x 54 dia in (218 x 137 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 113
    $62,500≈ £47,634≈ €57,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel, sold Apr 2022
    Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    64½ h x 26 dia in (164 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $47,500≈ £36,202≈ €43,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Study for the Fountain at the Philadelphia Civic Center by Harry Bertoia, c. 1967, patinated and welded phosphor bronze wires, sold Apr 2022
    Study for the Fountain at the Philadelphia Civic Center, c. 1967
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 9½ w x 8¼ d in (11 x 24 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $22,500≈ £17,148≈ €20,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Untitled (Spray) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1964, stainless steel wire, stainless steel, phosphor bronze, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Spray), c. 1964
    Sculpture
    36 h x 16 dia in (91 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 165
    $22,500≈ £17,148≈ €20,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Untitled (Multi-Plane Construction) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1955, melt-coated brass over steel, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Multi-Plane Construction), c. 1955
    Sculpture
    22½ h x 12 w x 5 d in (57 x 30 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $90,000≈ £68,592≈ €82,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. Untitled (Gong) by Harry Bertoia, 1972, silicon bronze, brass, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Gong), 1972
    Sculpture
    76⅜ h x 36 w x 15 d in (194 x 91 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 152
    $162,500≈ £123,847≈ €149,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Untitled (Early Wire Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1952, enameled steel, steel wire, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Early Wire Form), c. 1952
    Sculpture
    22 h x 48½ w x 11 d in (56 x 123 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $56,250≈ £42,870≈ €51,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Untitled (Welded Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1963-65, welded and patinated phosphor bronze, painted wood, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Welded Form), c. 1963-65
    Sculpture · Panel
    11 h x 6½ w x 6 d in (28 x 17 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 148
    $12,500≈ £9,527≈ €11,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Untitled (Welded Form) by Harry Bertoia, 1964, patinated bronze, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Welded Form), 1964
    Sculpture
    6¼ h x 8¼ w x 8 d in (16 x 21 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $9,375≈ £7,145≈ €8,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Untitled (Gong) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1975, patinated silicon bronze, enameled metal, wood, leather, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Gong), c. 1975
    Sculpture · Panel
    14½ h x 11½ w x 3 d in (37 x 29 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $21,250≈ £16,195≈ €19,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Untitled (Gong) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1975, patinated silicon bronze, enameled metal, leather cord, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Gong), c. 1975
    Sculpture
    15¼ h x 11½ w x 4 d in (39 x 29 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $30,000≈ £22,864≈ €27,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Untitled (Wire Bundle) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1967, stainless steel wire, stainless steel, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Wire Bundle), c. 1967
    Sculpture
    75½ h x 12 dia in (192 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $25,000≈ £19,053≈ €22,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Untitled (Gong) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1973, silicon bronze, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Gong), c. 1973
    Sculpture
    39¾ h x 36 w x 6 d in (101 x 91 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $52,500≈ £40,012≈ €48,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Untitled (Sonambient) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1977, beryllium copper, bronze, brass, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1977
    Sculpture · Panel
    34 h x 16 w x 6 d in (86 x 41 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $47,500≈ £36,202≈ €43,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Untitled (Sonambient) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1978, beryllium copper, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1978
    Sculpture · Panel
    39¾ h x 12 w x 12 d in (101 x 30 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 124
    $112,500≈ £85,740≈ €103,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Untitled (Monumental Multi-Plane Construction) from the First National Bank of Miami by Harry Bertoia, 1958, melt-coated brass over steel, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (Monumental Multi-Plane Construction) from the First National Bank of Miami, 1958
    Sculpture
    135 h x 53 w x 14 d in (343 x 135 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 139
    $93,750≈ £71,450≈ €86,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $75,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Patinated bronze, sold Feb 2022
    Sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture
    6 1/4 x 14 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (15.9 x 36.2 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    $10,080≈ £7,427≈ €8,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Patinated bronze, sold Feb 2022
    Sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture
    6 1/2 x 6 x 8 in. (16.5 x 15.2 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $6,300≈ £4,642≈ €5,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Patinated bronze, sold Feb 2022
    Sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture
    13 1/8 x 6 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (33.3 x 17.5 x 15.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    $10,080≈ £7,427≈ €8,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Untitled (Monumental Multi-Plane Construction) from the First National Bank of Miami by Harry Bertoia, 1958, melt-coated brass over steel, sold Jan 2022
    Untitled (Monumental Multi-Plane Construction) from the First National Bank of Miami, 1958
    Sculpture
    137 h x 55 w x 30 d in (348 x 140 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 517
    $93,750≈ £69,091≈ €82,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $75,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Maquette for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Building, New York by Harry Bertoia, 1953, melt-coated brass over steel, sold Jan 2022
    Maquette for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Building, New York, 1953
    Sculpture
    36¼ h x 6¾ w x 6¾ d in (92 x 17 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 536
    $27,500≈ £20,267≈ €24,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel, sold Jan 2022
    Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    84 h x 56 dia in (213 x 142 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 522
    $68,750≈ £50,667≈ €60,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel, sold Jan 2022
    Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    65 h x 34 dia in (165 x 86 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 529
    $106,250≈ £78,303≈ €93,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1973, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Dec 2021
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1973
    Sculpture · Panel
    40 1/8 x 8 x 8 in. (101.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    $37,800≈ £28,522≈ €33,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Hanging Willow from the Seattle First National Bank by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel, sold Sep 2021
    Hanging Willow from the Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    110 h x 38 dia in (279 x 97 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 464
    $50,000≈ £36,566≈ €42,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $45,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Sonambient by Harry Bertoia, Sculpture, sold May 2021
    Sonambient
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 240
    $22,500≈ £15,977≈ €18,560Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  44. Untitled (Sonambient) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, beryllium copper, silicon bronze, sold May 2021
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    42¼ h x 10 w x 10 d in (107 x 25 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 531
    $50,000≈ £35,504≈ €41,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Untitled (Welded Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1975, welded bronze, sold May 2021
    Untitled (Welded Form), c. 1975
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 3¾ w x 2¼ d in (9 x 10 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 546
    $5,625≈ £3,994≈ €4,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Untitled (Welded Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1965, welded copper with weathered patina, sold May 2021
    Untitled (Welded Form), c. 1965
    Sculpture · Panel
    7¾ h x 8 w x 7 d in (20 x 20 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 541
    $6,250≈ £4,438≈ €5,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Untitled (Sounding Sculpture) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1965, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold May 2021
    Untitled (Sounding Sculpture), c. 1965
    Sculpture · Panel
    36 h x 16 w x 14 d in (91 x 41 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 536
    $22,500≈ £15,977≈ €18,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Untitled (Bundled Wire Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1965, stainless steel and steel wire, sold May 2021
    Untitled (Bundled Wire Form), c. 1965
    Sculpture
    32 h x 8 w x 7 d in (81 x 20 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 538
    $11,875≈ £8,432≈ €9,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. STAINLESS STEEL WIRE ON STEEL BASE "WILLOW" by Harry Bertoia, 1968, SCULPTURE, offered Feb 2021
    STAINLESS STEEL WIRE ON STEEL BASE "WILLOW", 1968
    Sculpture
    H 64", DIA 34"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1000
    Result not publishedEst. $40,000–60,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  50. Untitled by Harry Bertoia, c. 1950, cast bronze with applied patina, lacquered wood, sold Feb 2021
    Untitled, c. 1950In the manner of the artist
    Sculpture · Panel
    10½ h x 3½ w x 2¾ d in (27 x 9 x 7 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 254
    $813≈ £587≈ €669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗

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