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# Marcello Fantoni (1915–2015)

## What is Marcello Fantoni’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 314 auction results for Marcello Fantoni at 40 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $512–$1,510, n=31). The auction record is $22,610 for GROUP OF THREE VASES (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GROUP OF THREE VASES, 1954 | Earthenware | $22,610 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | GROUP OF SEVEN VASES, 1950 | Earthenware | $16,957 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), 1960 | Céramique émaillée Signées Date de création : vers 1960 H 59 × Ø 18 cm | $15,471 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), 1970 | Céramique émaillée et verre Date de création : vers 1970 H 80 × L 190 × P 90 cm | $14,545 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), 1960 | Céramique émaillée Signée Date de création : vers 1960 H 81 × Ø 13 cm | $14,545 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | three element vessel, 1956 | Terracotta | $14,400 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), 1970 | Céramique émaillée Signée Date de création : vers 1970 H 61 × L 70 × P 31 cm | $13,818 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), 1970 | Céramique émaillée Signée Date de création : vers 1970 H 70 × L 34 × P 12 cm | $13,818 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | A Glazed Ceramic Three-Element Vase, 1915 | A Glazed Ceramic Three-Element Vase, 1956 | $13,200 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 10 | figures, pair, 1953 | Architectural terracotta | $12,813 | Wright | Jun 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 124 | $1,897 |
| Sculpture | 135 | $1,063 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 88 | $3,431 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 152 | $879 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 314 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcello Fantoni is an Italian artist with 477 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,390. 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 Marcello Fantoni sold in 2026 for $1,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcello Fantoni work worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcello Fantoni work is $1,390.

The median Marcello Fantoni sculpture sells for $1,470 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-09-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $1,470† | $8,592 | 62.2% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $13,818 | $22,610 | — | 2022-07-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $715–$1,500† | $1,093† | $8,592 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,405–$3,169 | $2,462 | $7,913 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $8,592 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $7,913 |

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 Marcello Fantoni worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcello Fantoni work is $1,390. The median Marcello Fantoni sculpture sells for $1,470 across 23 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 Marcello Fantoni sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcello Fantoni sculpture is $1,470. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcello Fantoni's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcello Fantoni sculpture is $8,592.

### What is the average price of a small Marcello Fantoni sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcello Fantoni sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,093, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcello Fantoni's auction record?

Marcello Fantoni's auction record is $22,610, set in 2006.

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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, “Marcello Fantoni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcello-fantoni (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.