Michelangelo Pistoletto Work Sells for $1.69m But Delivers a 48% Negative Return
3 min read · 05 Mar 2026
Lei e Lui - Maria e Michelangelo (Her and Him - Maria and Michelangelo). Image courtesy of Christie's
Michelangelo Pistoletto, Lei e Lui - Maria e Michelangelo (Her and Him - Maria and Michelangelo) (1968), sold for $1.69m (GBP1.27m), more than the low estimate at Christie's in London on March 5.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $1.56m, realizing a 48% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2014 for $3.26m at Christie's.
Painted tissue paper on polished stainless steel, 230.2 x 120.0cm. The work has been traded 5 times in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 05, 2026 | $1.69m | -48 % | Christie's | London |
February 11, 2014 | $3.26m | - | Christie's | London |
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