Taddeo Gaddi Work Sells for $554,100 But Delivers a 23% Negative Return

Taddeo Gaddi Work Sells for $554,100 But Delivers a 23% Negative Return

3 min read  ·  02 Jul 2025

Saint Matthew - pinnacle to the San Giovanni Fuorcivitas Polyptych. Image courtesy of Christie's

Saint Matthew - pinnacle to the San Giovanni Fuorcivitas Polyptych. Image courtesy of Christie's

Taddeo Gaddi, Saint Matthew - pinnacle to the San Giovanni Fuorcivitas Polyptych sold for $554,100 (GBP403,200), more than the low estimate at Christie's in London on July 1.

The sale was below the previous auction result by $165,900, realizing a 23% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2003 for $720,000 at Sotheby's.

Tempera on gold ground panel, 61.3 x 25.5cm. The work has been traded twice in the past.

Sale Date
Price
Price Increase
Venue
City
2025-07-01
$554,100
-23 %
Christie's
London
2021-07-08
-
-
Christie's
London
2003-01-23
$720,000
-
Sotheby's
New York

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