Patricia Urquiola Auction Prices and Value Guide
Patricia Urquiola auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 281 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Patricia Urquiola auction prices: quick answer
Patricia Urquiola auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Patricia Urquiola
- Source records
- 281
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo (born 1961) is a Spanish architect, industrial designer, and art director recognized internationally for her furniture, product design, and interior architecture. Based in Milan, she leads a studio that spans residential and hospitality architecture alongside collaborations with major European design manufacturers. Her work is held in institutional collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Urquiola's practice bridges craft traditions and contemporary production, drawing on material research and a distinctive approach to form and comfort. She is widely encountered at auction and in the secondary market through her produced furniture, lighting, and outdoor pieces for brands such as Moroso, B&B Italia, and Kartell.
furniture designindustrial designarchitecture
Common works and media
Common works encountered in appraisal and auction contexts include upholstered seating and sofas, dining and lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, tables, lighting fixtures, and modular shelelling systems. Materials range from molded plastics and metals to woven textiles, rattan, and ceramics. Pieces are typically produced under license by recognized European design brands and carry manufacturer labels or marks. Limited-edition or gallery-exclusive variants may also appear, as may architectural interior fixtures and custom hospitality furnishings.
Market and appraisal context
Urquiola's work appears regularly at international design auctions, with over 280 recorded lots across auction databases. Collectors most commonly encounter her production furniture, seating, and lighting designs. Value in the secondary market is influenced by the specific manufacturer, whether a piece is from a limited or open edition, condition, and documented provenance. Prototypes, custom commissions, and pieces from notable interiors can command premiums. As an active, living designer, her market differs from historical figures; new production runs and re-editions affect supply. Appraisals should account for manufacturer markings, production year, and whether a piece is a first edition or later production.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Design
- Contemporary Furniture
Value drivers
- Designer attribution and manufacturer provenance (e.g., Moroso, B&B Italia, Kartell) can affect value
- Prototypes, limited editions, and production pieces may differ significantly in market value
- Condition, documentation, and provenance from notable interiors or collections are relevant factors
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction result data; valuation observations are general to the contemporary design market and not grounded in particular sale records.
- MoMA and Library of Congress pages were blocked by bot protection during collection, limiting access to institutional collection details that could confirm specific works and exhibition history.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Patricia Urquiola worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Patricia Urquiola artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.