> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elio-mariani · updated 2026-11-03

# Elio Mariani (b. 1943)

## What is Elio Mariani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Elio Mariani at 7 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $434 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$592, n=5). The auction record is $4,133 for Sequenza di un racconto (2016, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sequenza di un racconto, 1968 | — | $4,133 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | L'aria è cruda, 1970 | Tela emulsionata | $3,390 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Transfer, 1969 | Tela emulsionata | $3,209 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Andata e ritorno, 1972 | Serigrafia su tela | $2,270 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Una sera al fiume, 1969 | 89.00 Una sera al fiume, 1969 Emulsione su tela 50 x 70 cm | $2,235 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 6 | Furore, 1969 | Tela emulsionata | $1,864 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Senza titolo | Tela emulsionata | $1,814 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Processo Meccanico, 1968 | — | $1,791 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demolition, 1966 | Serigrafia su tela | $2,126 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Turbolenza, 1967 | Serigrafia su tela | $1,887 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,397 |
| Other | 12 | $1,147 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,401 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $296 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elio Mariani is an Italian artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,397. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Elio Mariani sold in 2024 for $3,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elio Mariani work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elio Mariani work is $1,397.

The median Elio Mariani painting sells for $1,259 across 15 lots.

The median Elio Mariani print sells for $2,007 across 4 lots.

The median Elio Mariani work on paper sells for $348 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $2,007† | $2,270 | 50% | 2021-12-02 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,259† | $3,553† | 88.2% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $348 | $434 | 50% | 2026-07-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $592 | $592 | — | 2024-11-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Elio Mariani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $2,007 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $1,259, record $3,553. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,553 (buyer's premium not included).

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $922–$1,613† | $1,259† | $3,553† |

† 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 | 2016 | $3,553† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,390 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,270 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,126 |
| Photography | 2024 | $592 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $434 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $262 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Elio Mariani worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elio Mariani work is $1,397. The median Elio Mariani painting sells for $1,259 across 15 lots. The median Elio Mariani print sells for $2,007 across 4 lots. The median Elio Mariani work on paper sells for $348 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Elio Mariani painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elio Mariani painting is $1,259. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elio Mariani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elio Mariani painting is $3,553. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,553 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Elio Mariani's auction record?

Elio Mariani's auction record is $4,133, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elio Mariani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elio-mariani (updated 2026-11-03).

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.