What is a Tony Matelli sculpture worth?
b. 1971 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 15 works by Tony Matelli with a published auction price sold between $9,063Sign up free to see and $24,570Sign up free to see, and the median is $18,750Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $19,110Sign up free to see across 12 sales. In the last five years the median was $16,607Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Tony Matelli prices by medium
- Auction results
- 16
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2014–2026
- Median price
- $18.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $52.9kSign up free to see Stray Dog, Phillips, Feb 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $9.2k–$26.3kSign up free to see | $19.1kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $5.8k–$18.8kSign up free to see | $12.9kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (12), Wright (2), Lempertz (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 9 | $9.4k–$29.6kSign up free to see | $19kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $13.6k–$22kSign up free to see | $18.8kSign up free to see |
Recent Tony Matelli sales
- The Wanderer, fiberglass, plastic, silicone, artificial hair, fabric, foam, wire, wood and oil — $12,900Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 21, 2026
- Fuck Off, urethane and enamel on mirror — $5,805Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 16, 2026
- Weed, Painted bronze. Approx — $29,566Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Jun 6, 2026
- Stray Dog, painted bronze — $52,890Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 28, 2026
- Double Veg Head 2, painted bronze, in 7 parts — $14,190Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 24, 2026
- Ohne Titel, Bronze, farbig gefasst — $19,024Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Oct 1, 2024
- Double Pickled, aluminium cans, painted bronze and plastic — $8,299Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 13, 2023
- Yesterday, painted bronze and beer cans — $8,500Sign up free to see, Phillips, Mar 8, 2023
Questions about Tony Matelli prices
What is a Tony Matelli sculpture worth?
Based on 15 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Tony Matelli have sold for a median of $18,750, and half of them sold between $9,063 and $24,570. For sculptures alone the median is $19,110 (12 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Tony Matelli sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $52,890 for “Stray Dog” at Phillips in February 2026.
Which Tony Matelli medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $19,110 (12 sales).
How often do Tony Matelli works sell at auction?
94% of the 16 lots recorded between 2014 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Tony Matelli sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 16 lots by Tony Matelli recorded at auction between 2014 and 2026, 15 found a buyer (94%).
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