Dadamaino (1930–2004)
What is Dadamaino’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Dadamaino at 19 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,362 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,725–$20,228, n=20). The auction record is $232,865 for Dadamaino (Eduarda Maino) (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dadamaino (Eduarda Maino), 1964 | — | $232,865 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Volume | Waterpaint on canvas | $197,463 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Volume, 1958 | Painting | $173,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 4 | Volume | Waterpaint on canvas | $168,438 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Oggetto ottico dinamico | Placchette di alluminio su tavola | $139,595 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Volume, 1960 | Waterpaint on hand cut canvas | $131,250 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Volume Nero, 1960 | Painting | $119,172 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Volume, 1960 | Peinture à l'eau sur toile découpée | $116,230 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Volume, 1960 | Waterpaint on shaped canvas | $114,409 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Volume a moduli sfasati | Plastiche fustellate sovrapposte | $111,153 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $36,010 |
| Other | 41 | $20,740 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $5,108 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $55,789 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $35,481 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $11,867 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Dadamaino is an Italian artist with 349 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $22,346. 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 Dadamaino sold in 2026 for $29,566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dadamaino on OpeningBid →What is a Dadamaino work worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dadamaino work is $22,346.
The median Dadamaino painting sells for $31,054 across 58 lots.
The median Dadamaino work on paper sells for $4,179 across 19 lots.
The median Dadamaino sculpture sells for $35,481 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dadamaino paintings typically sell for $23,116–$68,727 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $361† | $959 | — | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 68 | $31,054†‡ | $197,463 | 85.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $4,179† | $57,637 | 63.3% | 2026-06-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $35,481†‡ | $81,326 | 91.7% | 2025-05-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $131,250 | $232,865 | — | 2021-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dadamaino's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $361. Paintings (68 lots) median $31,054, record $197,463. A typical Dadamaino painting sells for around 86× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $131,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $312–$817† | $361† | $959 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $9,618–$16,469† | $12,082† | $83,689 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $23,116–$68,727†‡ | $41,800†‡ | $131,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,573–$5,906† | $4,573† | $57,637 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,834–$5,723 | $3,005 | $8,574 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $18,942–$37,896†‡ | $35,481†‡ | $81,326 |
† 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 | 2014 | $197,463 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $173,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $81,326 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $57,637 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $50,549 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $15,713 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $959 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $817 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dadamaino worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dadamaino work is $22,346. The median Dadamaino painting sells for $31,054 across 58 lots. The median Dadamaino work on paper sells for $4,179 across 19 lots. The median Dadamaino sculpture sells for $35,481 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dadamaino paintings typically sell for $23,116–$68,727 (the middle half of 42 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 Dadamaino painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dadamaino painting is $31,054. 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 Dadamaino's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dadamaino painting is $197,463.
What is the average price of a Dadamaino work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dadamaino work on paper is $4,179. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dadamaino's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dadamaino work on paper is $57,637.
What is the average price of a Dadamaino sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dadamaino sculpture is $35,481. 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 Dadamaino's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dadamaino sculpture is $81,326.
What is the average price of a medium Dadamaino painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dadamaino painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Dadamaino painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dadamaino painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dadamaino's auction record?
Dadamaino's auction record is $232,865, set in 2017.
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