Luigi Mayer (1750–1803)
Luigi Mayer is an Italian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,699. 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 Luigi Mayer sold in 2026 for $5,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luigi Mayer work is $2,699.
The median Luigi Mayer work on paper sells for $3,113 across 19 lots.
The median Luigi Mayer print sells for $1,611 across 15 lots.
The median Luigi Mayer painting sells for $5,372 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $1,611†‡ | $4,830 | 78.9% | 2026-05-13 |
| Paintings | 4 | $5,372 | $14,678 | 75% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $3,113†‡ | $31,696 | 86.4% | 2024-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Luigi Mayer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,611 with 78.9% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $5,372, record $14,678. A typical Luigi Mayer painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,441–$1,817†‡ | $1,611†‡ | $4,830 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $867–$2,990‡ | $2,109‡ | $11,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,764–$7,230† | $4,433† | $31,696 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $31,696 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $14,678 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $4,830 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,746 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Luigi Mayer worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luigi Mayer work is $2,699. The median Luigi Mayer work on paper sells for $3,113 across 19 lots. The median Luigi Mayer print sells for $1,611 across 15 lots. The median Luigi Mayer painting sells for $5,372 across 3 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 Luigi Mayer work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Mayer work on paper is $3,113. 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 Luigi Mayer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Mayer work on paper is $31,696.
What is the average price of a Luigi Mayer print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luigi Mayer print is $1,611. 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 Luigi Mayer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Luigi Mayer print is $4,830.
What is the average price of a medium Luigi Mayer work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Luigi Mayer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Luigi Mayer print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Luigi Mayer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,611, 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 Luigi Mayer's auction record?
Luigi Mayer's auction record is $31,696, set in 2011.
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