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Harry Bertoia Sculpture: Value & 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. "Bush" sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1974, Patinated bronze, sold Jun 2018
    "Bush" sculpture, 1974
    Sculpture
    9 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 in. (24.1 x 34.3 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $20,000≈ £14,905≈ €17,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. "Bush" sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Patinated bronze, sold Jun 2018
    "Bush" sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture
    11 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (28.6 x 29.2 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $20,000≈ £14,905≈ €17,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. 'Bush' sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1965, Patinated bronze, sold Apr 2018
    'Bush' sculpture, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    21.6 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm (8 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    £27,500≈ $38,418≈ €31,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. 'Bush' sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1965, Patinated bronze, sold Apr 2018
    'Bush' sculpture, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    37.5 x 35.5 x 19.7 cm (14 3/4 x 13 7/8 x 7 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    £47,500≈ $66,358≈ €54,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Hood by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, Melt-pressed bronze, sold Feb 2018
    Hood, c. 1970
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $11,250≈ £8,019≈ €9,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Knoll, designer Harry Bertoia (1915 - 1978) by Harry Bertoia, set of three barstools in shiny chromed steel, offered Dec 2017
    Knoll, designer Harry Bertoia (1915 - 1978)
    Sculpture
    104x55x55 cm
    Colasanti Casa d'Aste · · Lot 51
    Result not publishedEst. €1,200–1,500View at Colasanti Casa d'Aste ↗
  7. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Dec 2017
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    32 x 8 x 8 in. (81.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    $43,750≈ £32,747≈ €37,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Free Form by Harry Bertoia, Around 1964, Bronze with reddish-brown patina. Approx, offered Dec 2017
    Free Form, Around 1964
    Sculpture
    50 x 50 x 32 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 703
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Untitled (Wire Bundle) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1967, steel wire, bronze, silver solder, sold Apr 2017
    Untitled (Wire Bundle), c. 1967
    Sculpture
    30½ h x 5½ dia in (77 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 7
    $20,000≈ £15,517≈ €18,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Untitled (Wire Form) by Harry Bertoia, 1968, stainless steel and steel wire, aluminum, sold Apr 2017
    Untitled (Wire Form), 1968
    Sculpture
    82 h x 40 w x 9¾ d in (208 x 102 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 8
    $87,500≈ £67,887≈ €80,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. Bush by Harry Bertoia, c. 1975, Welded bronze, sold Mar 2017
    Bush, c. 1975
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 303
    $150,000≈ £122,220≈ €141,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Sunburst sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1957-1960, Gilt bronze, sold Dec 2016
    Sunburst sculpture, 1957-1960
    Sculpture
    13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 414
    $68,750≈ £54,100≈ €64,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Suspended gong by Harry Bertoia, circa 1977, Pierced and patinated silicone bronze, sold Dec 2016
    Suspended gong, circa 1977
    Sculpture
    11 1/4 x 17 1/4 x 1/4 in. (28.6 x 43.8 x .6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    $23,750≈ £18,689≈ €22,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Free Form by Harry Bertoia, Around 1964, Bronze with reddish-brown patina. Approx, offered Dec 2016
    Free Form, Around 1964
    Sculpture
    50 x 50 x 32 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 405
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  15. Baum by Harry Bertoia, Around 1964, Bronze with reddish-green patina. Approx, sold Dec 2016
    Baum, Around 1964
    Sculpture
    20 x 29 x 10 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 404
    €27,280≈ $29,031≈ £22,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  16. Maquette for a fountain sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1968, Welded and patinated bronze, sold Jun 2016
    Maquette for a fountain sculpture, circa 1968
    Sculpture
    13 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 24 in. (34.3 x 85.1 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $52,500≈ £36,305≈ €46,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Dec 2015
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    36 1/8 x 8 1/2 x 3 in. (91.8 x 21.6 x 7.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    $25,000≈ £16,497≈ €22,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. 4-Rod Sculpture of sonambient by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Sound sculpture: copper rods with brass alloying. On metal plinth. Overall height approx, sold Nov 2015
    4-Rod Sculpture of sonambient, 1970s
    Sculpture · Other support
    271 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 618
    €32,240≈ $34,110≈ £22,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  19. 'Sonambient' sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Oct 2015
    'Sonambient' sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    63.5 x 15.2 x 14.9 cm (25 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £18,750≈ $28,386≈ €25,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Jun 2015
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    47 3/4 x 10 x 10 in. (121.3 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    $112,500≈ £73,549≈ €100,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Untitled by Harry Bertoia, 1961, Steel music wire, brass, and bronze, sold Mar 2015
    Untitled, 1961
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 202
    $550,000≈ £357,328≈ €489,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, 1977, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold Feb 2015
    Untitled (Bush Form), 1977
    Sculpture · Panel
    12½ h x 24 dia in (32 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 204
    $161,000≈ £103,864≈ €142,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold Feb 2015
    Untitled (Bush Form), c. 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    12½ h x 11 dia in (32 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 207
    $52,500≈ £33,869≈ €46,390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Dec 2014
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    40 7/8 x 10 x 10 in. (103.8 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    $134,500≈ £85,707≈ €108,049Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. 'Spill Cast' by Harry Bertoia, Sculpture, sold Nov 2014
    'Spill Cast'
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 125
    $50,000≈ £31,311≈ €39,923Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  26. Sonambient sculpture by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, Bronze, sold Oct 2014
    Sonambient sculpture, c. 1970
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    $20,000≈ £12,430≈ €15,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Untitled (Welded Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1965, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold Sep 2014
    Untitled (Welded Form), c. 1965
    Sculpture · Panel
    28¼ h x 6 w x 5 d in (72 x 15 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $42,500≈ £25,911≈ €32,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  28. Untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold Sep 2014
    Untitled (Bush Form), c. 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    16½ h x 16½ w x 11½ d in (42 x 42 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $87,500≈ £53,347≈ €67,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  29. “Sonambient” sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1960s, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Jun 2014
    “Sonambient” sounding sculpture, 1960s
    Sculpture · Panel
    14 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (36.8 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    $30,000≈ £17,871≈ €22,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $22,000–28,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Sonambient Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1974, Bronze and beryllium copper, sold May 2014
    Sonambient Sculpture, 1974
    Sculpture · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $62,500≈ £37,123≈ €45,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. "Golden Rods" melt-coated wire sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1959, Brass-covered steel, phosphor bronze, sold Dec 2013
    "Golden Rods" melt-coated wire sculpture, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    49 1/4 x 73 x 8 3/4 in. (125.1 x 185.4 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 403
    $521,000≈ £320,438≈ €378,937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. "Sonambient" sounding sculpture by Harry Bertoia, 1960s, Beryllium copper, bronze, sold Jun 2013
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1960s
    Sculpture · Panel
    45 3/4 x 10 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (116.2 x 25.7 x 25.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 74
    $81,250≈ £52,271≈ €61,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Untitled (Willow) by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970, Stainless steel, sold Jun 2013
    Untitled (Willow), circa 1970
    Sculpture
    61 1/4 in (155.6 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    $56,250≈ £36,188≈ €42,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Straw (maquette for Hawkins Ferry) by Harry Bertoia, Brass coated metal wire and bronze height approx, sold May 2013
    Straw (maquette for Hawkins Ferry)
    Sculpture
    Lempertz · · Lot 428
    €80,520≈ $104,185≈ £69,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  35. Barstools (2) by Harry Bertoia, Chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, sold May 2013
    Barstools (2)
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 351
    $2,000≈ £1,316≈ €1,556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Untitled (Relief) by Harry Bertoia, Bronze, sold Dec 2012
    Untitled (Relief)
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 171
    $1,875≈ £1,157≈ €1,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Untitled (sculpture) by Harry Bertoia, Welded and patinated bronze and copper, sold Dec 2012
    Untitled (sculpture)
    Sculpture · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    $11,250≈ £6,941≈ €8,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. untitled (Large Spray) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, stainless steel and steel wire, sold Sep 2012
    untitled (Large Spray), c. 1970
    Sculpture
    61 h x 50 dia in (155 x 127 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 159
    $25,000≈ £15,417≈ €19,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. untitled (Dandelion) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1958, welded bronze, steel, granite, sold Sep 2012
    untitled (Dandelion), c. 1958
    Sculpture
    81 h x 32 dia in (206 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 138
    $96,100≈ £59,262≈ €74,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. untitled (Welded Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1970, welded bronze with applied patina, sold Apr 2012
    untitled (Welded Form), c. 1970
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 13¾ w x 3½ d in (22 x 35 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $8,125≈ £5,019≈ €6,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  41. Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia, 1952, Welded steel with upholstered cover, sold Dec 2011
    Diamond chair, 1952
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 292
    $1,625≈ £1,040≈ €1,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Sound Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, Gilt Bronze, sold Dec 2011
    Sound Sculpture
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $17,500≈ £11,199≈ €13,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. untitled (Bush) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1960, welded copper and bronze with applied patina, sold Apr 2011
    untitled (Bush), c. 1960
    Sculpture · Panel
    10 h x 8 w x 7½ d in (25 x 20 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 231
    $20,000≈ £12,016≈ €13,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Bush Sculpture, 1968 by Harry Bertoia, Escultura em bronze, offered May 2009
    Bush Sculpture, 1968
    Sculpture
    40 x 35 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 193
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  45. Sound Sculpture, 1968 by Harry Bertoia, Escultura em cobre, offered May 2009
    Sound Sculpture, 1968
    Sculpture · Other support
    134 x 20 x 20 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 192
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  46. Untitled sculpture by Harry Bertoia, Golded bronze, sold Jun 2007
    Untitled sculpture
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 315
    $2,400≈ £1,207≈ €1,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Untitled (Wire Bundle Form), c.1960s by Harry Bertoia, stainless steel wire with silver weld and cement, sold May 2007
    Untitled (Wire Bundle Form), c.1960s
    Sculpture
    11 3/4 x 4 x 4in (30 x 10 x 10cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 396
    $6,600≈ £3,344≈ €4,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  48. Untitled #5 (Spill Cast) by Harry Bertoia, 1960, bronze with applied patina, sold Mar 2007
    Untitled #5 (Spill Cast), 1960
    Sculpture
    42 h x 21 w x 16 d in (107 x 53 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 180
    $26,400≈ £13,460≈ €19,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. untitled (Directly Formed Bronze) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1974, melt-pressed patinated bronze, sold Mar 2007
    untitled (Directly Formed Bronze), c. 1974
    Sculpture
    5½ h x 2¼ w x 1½ d in (14 x 6 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 177
    $4,200≈ £2,141≈ €3,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  50. untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, c. 1971, welded phosphorus bronze with applied patina, sold Mar 2007
    untitled (Bush Form), c. 1971
    Sculpture
    10 h x 11¾ w x 11½ d in (25 x 30 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $38,400≈ £19,579≈ €28,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗

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