Filastro Mottola (1915–2008)
What is Filastro Mottola’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Filastro Mottola at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $458–$968, n=6). The auction record is $6,875 for View toward Bird Rock (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View toward Bird Rock, 1915 | Painting | $6,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Surf and Sand (Laguna Beach), 1915 | Painting | $4,375 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Filastro Mottola (1915-2008 Laguna Niguel, CA) | Oil on canvas | $3,900 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Party time Laguna Beach | Oil on Masonite | $1,778 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 5 | Rocky Coast | Oil on Masonite | $1,143 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco | Oil on board | $1,079 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Fishing Boats on Noyo Bay | Oil on Masonite | $635 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco | Oil on masonite | $500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California | Oil on board | $500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Fishing Boats | Oil on Masonite | $444 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $472 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Filastro Mottola is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $500.
A work by Filastro Mottola sold in 2026 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Filastro Mottola work is $500.
The median Filastro Mottola painting sells for $500 across 15 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $500 | $6,875 | 78.9% | 2026-10-16 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $367–$746 | $472 | $3,900 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Filastro Mottola worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Filastro Mottola work is $500. The median Filastro Mottola painting sells for $500 across 15 lots.
What is the average price of a Filastro Mottola painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Filastro Mottola painting is $500.
What is Filastro Mottola's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Filastro Mottola painting is $6,875.
What is the average price of a medium Filastro Mottola painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Filastro Mottola painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Filastro Mottola's auction record?
Filastro Mottola's auction record is $6,875, set in 2016.
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