Carlo Maria Mariani (1931–2021)
What is Carlo Maria Mariani’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Carlo Maria Mariani at 13 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,325 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,925–$31,016, n=10). The auction record is $104,410 for Orfeo (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orfeo | Olio su tela | $104,410 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | THREE ELEMENTS (EARTH WATER AIR), 1931 | Painting | $61,200 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Allegoria Profetica II, 1983 | Painting | $48,450 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Ganimed, 1978 | Oil paint | $44,674 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Allegoria Profetica, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $33,280 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Quattro stagioni "Aprile", 1988 | Oil on canvas | $31,128 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Giant Head with Turban, 2000 | Painting | $24,225 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Two Heads, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $23,040 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | La nascita del pensiero, 1985 | Olio su tela | $21,615 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Il pensiero è silenzioso, 1984 | Olio su tela | $19,317 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $15,158 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $32,204 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $5,387 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Carlo Maria Mariani is an Italian artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $7,492. 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 Carlo Maria Mariani sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Maria Mariani work is $7,492.
The median Carlo Maria Mariani painting sells for $15,158 across 19 lots.
The median Carlo Maria Mariani work on paper sells for $2,580 across 5 lots.
The median Carlo Maria Mariani print sells for $77 across 2 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 | 2 | $77 | $87 | — | 2021-12-14 |
| Paintings | 24 | $15,158† | $61,200 | 79.2% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,580 | $9,375 | — | 2026-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Carlo Maria Mariani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $77. Paintings (24 lots) median $15,158, record $61,200. A typical Carlo Maria Mariani painting sells for around 196× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,573–$16,772† | $4,832† | $24,225 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $25,222–$46,562 | $33,280 | $61,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $61,200 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $48,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $87 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $68 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlo Maria Mariani worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Maria Mariani work is $7,492. The median Carlo Maria Mariani painting sells for $15,158 across 19 lots. The median Carlo Maria Mariani work on paper sells for $2,580 across 5 lots. The median Carlo Maria Mariani print sells for $77 across 2 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 Carlo Maria Mariani painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Maria Mariani painting is $15,158. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carlo Maria Mariani's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Maria Mariani painting is $61,200.
What is the average price of a medium Carlo Maria Mariani painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Maria Mariani painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carlo Maria Mariani's auction record?
Carlo Maria Mariani's auction record is $104,410, set in 2008.
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