Mario Giacomelli (1925–2000)
Mario Giacomelli is an Italian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,707. 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 Mario Giacomelli is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,067; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Giacomelli work is $1,707.
The median Mario Giacomelli photograph sells for $1,728 across 39 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mario Giacomelli photographs typically sell for $1,263–$2,338 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 39 | $1,728†‡ | $28,040 | — | 2026-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,298 | $28,040 | — | 2005-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,263–$2,338†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $28,040 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2003 | $28,040 |
| Photography | 2001 | $7,298 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Giacomelli worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Giacomelli work is $1,707. The median Mario Giacomelli photograph sells for $1,728 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Giacomelli photographs typically sell for $1,263–$2,338 (the middle half of 31 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 Mario Giacomelli photograph?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Giacomelli photograph is $1,728. 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 Mario Giacomelli's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Giacomelli photograph is $28,040.
What is the average price of a small Mario Giacomelli photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Giacomelli photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,700, 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 Mario Giacomelli's auction record?
Mario Giacomelli's auction record is $28,040, set in 2003.
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