Elisa Montessori (b. 1931)
What is Elisa Montessori’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Elisa Montessori at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $686 including buyer’s premium (middle half $604–$823, n=5). The auction record is $2,236 for Senza titolo (olio su tela) (2022, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senza titolo (olio su tela), 1989 | Olio su tela | $2,236 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | John Cage's Story, 2006 | Acquarello e collage su carta | $1,931 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Sonetti ad Orfeo - XII, 2009 | Acquarello su cartoncino | $1,931 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Senza titolo (pastelli, matita e tecnica mista su carta), 2005 | Pastelli, matita e tecnica mista su carta | $1,334 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | San Gemini | Tecnica mista su carta | $1,121 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 6 | Senza titolo (pastelli e tecnica mista su carta), 1990 | Pastelli e tecnica mista su carta | $1,098 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | La fortezza di Suran, 1988 | Olio, acrilici e tecnica mista su tela | $1,052 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 8 | Indian summer | Olio e grafite su tela | $964 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Feb 2023 |
| 9 | La strada per San Gemini | Tecnica mista su carta | $912 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 10 | Sogno, 2005 | Acquarello e collage su carta | $892 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $857 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,052 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Elisa Montessori is an artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $938.
A work by Elisa Montessori sold in 2024 for $1,121, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elisa Montessori on OpeningBid →What is a Elisa Montessori work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisa Montessori work is $938.
The median Elisa Montessori work on paper sells for $799 across 10 lots.
The median Elisa Montessori painting sells for $1,052 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,052 | $2,236 | — | 2024-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $799 | $1,931 | 76.9% | 2026-07-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-09-25 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $647–$1,671 | $834 | $1,931 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,236 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,931 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,931 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,052 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elisa Montessori worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisa Montessori work is $938. The median Elisa Montessori work on paper sells for $799 across 10 lots. The median Elisa Montessori painting sells for $1,052 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Elisa Montessori work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisa Montessori work on paper is $799.
What is Elisa Montessori's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisa Montessori work on paper is $1,931.
What is Elisa Montessori's auction record?
Elisa Montessori's auction record is $2,236, set in 2022.
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