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

# Elisa Montessori (b. 1931)

## What is Elisa Montessori’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $857 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elisa Montessori auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elisa-montessori (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.