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Paolo Buffa

Italian · 1903–1970

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157lots offered2006–2026years recorded69%sold (99)$14kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Paolo Buffa, Rare pair of armchairs, circa 1940, Walnut, cane, fabricRare pair of armchairsPhillips · £68,750≈ $90,042≈ €78,263Sign up to see
  2. Paolo Buffa, Illuminated bar cabinet, circa 1940, Walnut, walnut-veneered wood, cherry-veneered wood, brassIlluminated bar cabinetPhillips · £63,000≈ $72,500≈ €73,174Sign up to see
  3. Paolo Buffa, Pair of armchairs, model no. 118/F, 1950s, Walnut, fabricPair of armchairs, model no. 118/FPhillips · £47,500≈ $66,358≈ €54,534Sign up to see

Paolo Buffa’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 143 auction results for Paolo Buffa between 2006 and 2026, of which 99 sold (69%). A further 14 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $1kSign up free to see to $90kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $90kSign up free to see for Rare pair of armchairs at Phillips in October 2018. Most results come from Phillips (87), Wannenes (14) and Pandolfini (12).

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  1. Paolo Buffa, Petite Lounge Chairs (2), 1940s, Walnut
    Petite Lounge Chairs (2), 1940s
    Walnut
    24.5" H x 24.5" W x 24" D
    Billings · · Lot 72
    $1,300≈ £982≈ €1,134HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Billings ↗
  2. Paolo Buffa, Rare sofa, circa 1945, Painted wood, fabric
    Rare sofa, circa 1945
    Painted wood, fabric · Panel
    75 x 200 x 81 cm (29 1/2 x 78 3/4 x 31 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £36,120≈ $48,795≈ €41,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Paolo Buffa, Pair of armchairs, circa 1945, Painted wood, fabric
    Pair of armchairs, circa 1945
    Painted wood, fabric · Panel
    Each: 68.5 x 78 x 73 cm (26 7/8 x 30 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    £21,930≈ $29,625≈ €25,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Paolo Buffa, Stool, circa 1945, Birch, fabric
    Stool, circa 1945
    Birch, fabric
    43 x 52 x 42 cm (16 7/8 x 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £3,354≈ $4,531≈ €3,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  5. Paolo Buffa, Chandelier, circa 1945, Painted wood, painted brass, brass, fabric shades
    Chandelier, circa 1945
    Painted wood, painted brass, brass, fabric shades · Panel
    81.5 x 127 x 47 cm (32 1/8 x 50 x 18 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    £36,120≈ $48,795≈ €41,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Paolo Buffa, Pair of wardrobes, circa 1940, Oak, oak-veneered wood, chestnut, chestnut-veneered wood, mirrored glass, printed fabric, brass
    Pair of wardrobes, circa 1940
    Print (other) · Panel
    Each: 170.5 x 154.5 x 62.5 cm (67 1/8 x 60 7/8 x 24 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    £21,930≈ $29,625≈ €25,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Paolo Buffa, Armchair, circa 1940, Oak, cane
    Armchair, circa 1940
    Oak, cane · Panel
    84 x 58 x 58.5 cm (33 1/8 x 22 7/8 x 23 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    £14,190≈ $19,169≈ €16,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Paolo Buffa, Coffee table, circa 1945, Candoglia marble, brass
    Coffee table, circa 1945
    Sculpture
    44.5 x 126.5 x 53.5 cm (17 1/2 x 49 3/4 x 21 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    £9,030≈ $12,199≈ €10,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Paolo Buffa, Sideboard, circa 1928, Burr walnut, burr walnut-veneered wood, brass
    Sideboard, circa 1928
    Burr walnut, burr walnut-veneered wood, brass · Panel
    102.3 x 182.3 x 49 cm (40 1/4 x 71 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    £7,740≈ $10,456≈ €8,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Paolo Buffa, A Set Of Dining Chairs
    A Set Of Dining Chairs
    deVeres · · Lot 89
    €1,800≈ $2,102≈ £1,561HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–2,000View at deVeres ↗
Also offered, result not published (14)

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

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Paolo Buffa: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Paolo Buffa at auction?

$90,042Sign up free to see, for Rare pair of armchairs at Phillips (October 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Paolo Buffa?

The median sale price is $14kSign up free to see across 99 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Paolo Buffa have sold at auction?

99 of 143 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026. 14 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Paolo Buffa?

Phillips, Wannenes and Pandolfini account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Wannenes · Pandolfini

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