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# Carlo Mollino (1905–1973)

## What is Carlo Mollino’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 297 auction results for Carlo Mollino at 30 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,544 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,136–$12,876, n=54). The auction record is $3,824,000 for A Unique Oak and Glass Table for the Casa Orengo (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Unique Oak and Glass Table for the Casa Orengo, 1905 | Glass | $3,824,000 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 2 | Arabesque Occasional Table, 1905 | An Important and Unique Laminated Maple Plywood and Glass 'Arabesque' Occasional Table, 1949 | $1,314,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Unique rolltop desk, for a private commission, Turin | Cartridge brass | $986,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | A rare and important dining suite, 1953 | Oak | $885,185 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | AN IMPORTANT UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE CHAIR FROM THE CASA M-1, TURIN, 1946, 1905 | , with velvet upholstery and carved ebonised wood legs | $881,000 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Important side chair, designed for Carlo Mollino's office at the Facoltà di Architettura, Politecnico di Torino | Painted beech, painted brass | $758,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | 'Tipo B' side chair, 1950 | Cartridge brass | $680,106 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Important Low Table, 1949 | Cartridge brass | $596,900 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | An important armchair, circa 1952 | Beech, velvet upholstery | $577,844 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Copenhagen Chair, 1952 | Bent plywood, brass | $516,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 21 | $23,750 |
| Other | 196 | $19,713 |
| Photographs | 53 | $6,360 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,108 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $27,498 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 72 | $26,613 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $5,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 297 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlo Mollino is an Italian artist with 363 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $11,948. 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 Mollino sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlo Mollino work worth?

Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Mollino work is $11,948.

The median Carlo Mollino photograph sells for $4,652 across 60 lots.

The median Carlo Mollino sculpture sells for $26,250 across 27 lots.

The median Carlo Mollino work on paper sells for $6,425 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Carlo Mollino photographs typically sell for $1,987–$8,877 (the middle half of 52 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,275 | $1,275 | — | 2010-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $6,425 | $38,750 | 93.3% | 2025-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $26,250 | $680,106 | 93.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 66 | $4,652 | $56,700 | 90.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 45 | $293,000 | $3.8M | — | 2025-12-11 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,799–$14,688 | $6,425 | $38,750 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $25,300–$388,568 | $118,750 | $680,106 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $20,705–$29,864 | $23,750 | $35,000 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $1,987–$8,877 | $4,361 | $37,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $680,106 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $482,500 |
| Photography | 2023 | $56,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $38,750 |
| Photography | 2023 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,289 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,275 |

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 Carlo Mollino worth?

Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Mollino work is $11,948. The median Carlo Mollino photograph sells for $4,652 across 60 lots. The median Carlo Mollino sculpture sells for $26,250 across 27 lots. The median Carlo Mollino work on paper sells for $6,425 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carlo Mollino photographs typically sell for $1,987–$8,877 (the middle half of 52 sold 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 Mollino photograph?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Mollino photograph is $4,652.

### What is Carlo Mollino's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Mollino photograph is $56,700.

### What is the average price of a Carlo Mollino sculpture?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Mollino sculpture is $26,250.

### What is Carlo Mollino's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Mollino sculpture is $680,106.

### What is the average price of a Carlo Mollino work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Mollino work on paper is $6,425.

### What is Carlo Mollino's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Mollino work on paper is $38,750.

### What is the average price of a small Carlo Mollino photograph?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlo Mollino photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,361, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Carlo Mollino sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Carlo Mollino sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $23,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Carlo Mollino's auction record?

Carlo Mollino's auction record is $3,824,000, set in 2005.

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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, “Carlo Mollino auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-mollino (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.