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Sandro Chia

Overview Artworks For Sale(36)Auction Results(2,420)Market Performance Artist Info

Sandro Chia (Italian, 1946)

Sandro Chia

Italian | 1946

Sandro Chia Market Data: Auction Results & Gallery Prices

About the Artist

Sandro Chia, an Italian painter and sculptor, contributed to the Transavanguardia movement by developing neo-expressionist figurative works that drew on Renaissance motifs to explore human vitality and existential themes.

RECORD AUCTION PRICE

$515,580

12-MONTH AVERAGE PRICE

$6,803

MAJOR INSTITUTIONS

La Galleria Nazionale, Charles Cowles Gallery, Palazzo Esposizioni Roma

Gallery Listings

(23)

Featured

A painting of a man with a hat on his head.

Gallery

Sandro Chia

Racconto di primavera 1
, 1999

732 USD

A painting of a man with a guitar in his hand.

Gallery

Sandro Chia

Racconto di primavera 8
, 1999

732 USD

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Upcoming Lots

(13)

A vibrant, abstract portrait of a seated figure rendered in bold geometric shapes and warm colors.

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Sandro Chia

Padre e figlio in rosso
, 1991

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Sandro Chia

Almost a kiss

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A dynamic watercolor study of overlapping figures in a vibrant, abstract composition.

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Sandro Chia

UNTITLED (FIGURES)
, 1989

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A colorful, abstract portrait of a seated figure in a vibrant yellow shirt against a geometric background.

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Sandro Chia

Untitled

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A surreal, dreamlike landscape featuring a central figure and floating elements against a textured sky.

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Sandro Chia

Senza Titolo

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A colorful abstract composition featuring a central dark portrait surrounded by swirling geometric shapes.

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Sandro Chia

Senza titolo
, 1989

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A dynamic figure in a dark dress captured mid-motion against a textured red background.

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Sandro Chia

Free Elaboration
, 1981

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A vibrant, fragmented portrait of a seated figure in blue overalls against a textured green background.

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Sandro Chia

Cinque stelle
, 1991

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Artworks for Sale

(36)

Gallery listings and upcoming auctions

Featured

A painting of a man with a hat on his head.

Gallery

Sandro Chia

Racconto di primavera 1
, 1999

732 USD

A painting of a man with a guitar in his hand.

Gallery

Sandro Chia

Racconto di primavera 8
, 1999

732 USD

A vibrant, abstract portrait of a seated figure rendered in bold geometric shapes and warm colors.

Auction

Starts in 6 days

Sandro Chia

Padre e figlio in rosso
, 1991

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Live

Ends in 3 days

Sandro Chia

Almost a kiss

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A dynamic watercolor study of overlapping figures in a vibrant, abstract composition.

Live

Ends today

Sandro Chia

UNTITLED (FIGURES)
, 1989

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A colorful, abstract portrait of a seated figure in a vibrant yellow shirt against a geometric background.

Auction

Starts in 19 days

Sandro Chia

Untitled

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A surreal, dreamlike landscape featuring a central figure and floating elements against a textured sky.

Auction

Starts in 5 days

Sandro Chia

Senza Titolo

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A colorful abstract composition featuring a central dark portrait surrounded by swirling geometric shapes.

Auction

Sandro Chia

Senza titolo
, 1989

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A dynamic figure in a dark dress captured mid-motion against a textured red background.

Live

Ends today

Sandro Chia

Free Elaboration
, 1981

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A vibrant, fragmented portrait of a seated figure in blue overalls against a textured green background.

Live

Ends in 3 days

Sandro Chia

Cinque stelle
, 1991

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Notable Lots

From 2,420 auction results

Fantasmi by Sandro Chia, 1980

Sandro Chia

Fantasmi

The Pharmacist's son by Sandro Chia, 1981

Sandro Chia

The Pharmacist's son

Two Lazy Painters by Sandro Chia, 1982

Sandro Chia

Two Lazy Painters

Due pittori by Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Due pittori

Dance of the chairs with flies by Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Dance of the chairs with flies

Auction ResultsRecent Auction Results

(2,420)

Nostalgic Figures by Sandro Chia, 1983

Sandro Chia

Nostalgic Figures
, 1983

Oct 24, 2005

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+93%above estimate

Vita Dura by Sandro Chia, 1982

Sandro Chia

Vita Dura
, 1982

Feb 09, 2007

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+60%above estimate

Reverse Tune by Sandro Chia, 2000

Sandro Chia

Reverse Tune
, 2000

Nov 14, 2007

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+20%above estimate

Courageous Boy with Flag by Sandro Chia, 1982

Sandro Chia

Courageous Boy with Flag
, 1982

May 13, 2022

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+183%above estimate

Drei Menschl Figuren und Hund by Sandro Chia, 1983

Sandro Chia

Drei Menschl Figuren und Hund
, 1983

May 17, 2007

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+48%above estimate

« Sight knight plight » by Sandro Chia, 1987

Sandro Chia

« Sight knight plight »
, 1987

Sep 21, 2023

Withdrawn

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Padrone e Cane by Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Padrone e Cane

May 14, 2008

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+16%above estimate

IO SONO UN PESCATOR (I AM A FISHERMAN) by Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

IO SONO UN PESCATOR (I AM A FISHERMAN)

May 11, 2006

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-4%below estimate

TEMPEST by Sandro Chia, 1985

Sandro Chia

TEMPEST
, 1985

Dec 02, 2017

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-21%below estimate

Sul tetto, sulla strada by Sandro Chia, 1979

Sandro Chia

Sul tetto, sulla strada
, 1979

Oct 16, 2006

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+20%above estimate

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Auction Performance

Total Auction Turnover

$8.3M

STR

49%

Record Sale

$170.1K

Auction turnover ranged between $165.1K and $1.1M, peaking in 2022

Exhibitions

(53)

Installation view of Sandro Chia exhibition at Kupferstichkabinett (Collection of Drawings & Prints).

Yes to All: The Gifts of Paul Maenz and Gerd Vries to the Berlin Kupferstichkabinett

Kupferstichkabinett (Collection of Drawings & Prints)

location_onBerlin | Germany

Sep 12, 2025 -Jan 11, 2026

Installation view of Sandro Chia exhibition at Tornabuoni Art, Rome.

Italian Wave

Tornabuoni Art, Rome

location_onRome | Italy

Jun 10, 2025 -Oct 18, 2025

Installation view of Sandro Chia exhibition at Galleria d'Arte Maggiore, Bologna.

Sandro Chia: Through Fire, Into the Sign

Galleria d'Arte Maggiore, Bologna

location_onBologna | Italy

May 29, 2025 -Jul 25, 2025

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FAQ

Sandro Chia is an Italian Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1946.

How much does a Sandro Chia cost?

Sandro Chia's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 515,580 USD for paintings, and 274,606 USD for works on papers. In the past 12 months, his paintings have averaged 15,991 USD, while his architecture & design have sold for an average of 5,682 USD.

What is Sandro Chia's most expensive painting?

Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 515,580 USD for The Pharmacist's son, sold at Christie's London in 2007.

Where can I see Sandro Chia's works?

Numerous key galleries and museums such as Kunsthalle Bielefeld have featured Sandro Chia's work in the past.

Sandro Chia in the news

Sandro Chia has been featured in articles for ArtDaily, Ocula and Observer. The most recent article is “Metafisica / Metafisiche” in Milan written for Juliet Art Magazine in June 2026.

Artist's alternative names: Alessandro Coticchia

Repeat Sales

Artworks

394

Total Repeat Lots

1.6K

STR

37.5%

137 repeat sales lots in the past 12 months (60% of total lots)

Articles

(30)

Article preview image on Juliet Art Magazine, Jun 13, 2026.

“Metafisica / Metafisiche” in Milan

Juliet Art Magazine | JUN 13, 2026

Article preview image on ArtDaily, Apr 01, 2026.

Anozero-Bienal de Coimbra 2026: To hold, to give, to receive

ArtDaily | APR 01, 2026