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# Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019)

## What is Alessandro Mendini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 541 auction results for Alessandro Mendini at 56 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,757 including buyer’s premium (middle half $709–$5,736, n=94). The auction record is $77,182 for Spaziale table (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaziale table, 1978 | Table | $77,182 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Spaziale, circa 1978 | Chair | $76,882 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Proust, 1978 | Acrylique | $63,718 | Artcurial | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Poltrona di Proust, 1980 | Armchair | $62,500 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Poltrona di Proust, 1979-1980 | Armchair | $62,500 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Poltrona di Proust, 1931 | For Studio Alchimia, painted by Franco Migliaccio, hand-painted wood and upholstery | $52,500 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Lampada - N°2/12, 1931 | Plaster | $48,880 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Poltrona di Proust, 2009 | Armchair | $47,424 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Important lampadaire - 2002, 2002 | Verre et feuille d'or, base en tôle d'acier laquée bleu | $46,796 | Artcurial | May 2013 |
| 10 | Nigritella Nigra, 1931 | Plaster | $43,298 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 286 | $2,574 |
| Sculpture | 88 | $1,219 |
| Prints | 34 | $343 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 80 | $6,767 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 170 | $1,651 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 115 | $1,083 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 541 results from 56 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alessandro Mendini is an Italian artist with 937 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,537. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alessandro Mendini sold in 2026 for $5,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Alessandro Mendini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alessandro Mendini work worth?

Across 537 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alessandro Mendini work is $1,537.

The median Alessandro Mendini sculpture sells for $2,125 across 32 lots.

The median Alessandro Mendini print sells for $337 across 34 lots.

The median Alessandro Mendini work on paper sells for $2,429 across 8 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 38 | $337† | $4,631 | 89.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 4 | $23,972 | $63,718 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,429 | $4,073 | 88.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $2,125†‡ | $34,062 | 71.1% | 2026-10-25 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $29,103† | $77,182 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alessandro Mendini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $337 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $23,972, record $63,718. A typical Alessandro Mendini painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $29,103.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,500–$2,250† | $1,750† | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,260–$8,640‡ | $2,000‡ | $34,062 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,784–$22,237† | $6,446† | $29,103 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $63,718 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $34,062 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $34,023 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $29,103 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,631 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,073 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,269 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $896 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alessandro Mendini worth?

Across 537 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alessandro Mendini work is $1,537. The median Alessandro Mendini sculpture sells for $2,125 across 32 lots. The median Alessandro Mendini print sells for $337 across 34 lots. The median Alessandro Mendini work on paper sells for $2,429 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Alessandro Mendini sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alessandro Mendini sculpture is $2,125. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Alessandro Mendini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alessandro Mendini sculpture is $34,062.

### What is the average price of a Alessandro Mendini print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alessandro Mendini print is $337. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alessandro Mendini's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alessandro Mendini print is $4,631.

### What is the average price of a medium Alessandro Mendini sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alessandro Mendini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alessandro Mendini's auction record?

Alessandro Mendini's auction record is $77,182, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alessandro Mendini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alessandro-mendini (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.