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# Marco Gastini (1938–2018)

## What is Marco Gastini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Marco Gastini at 15 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $779–$4,879, n=16). The auction record is $44,495 for Acrilico n.12 (2016, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acrilico n.12, 1973-1974 | Acrilico | $44,495 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2016 |
| 2 | I graffi di Oseberg si disegnano nel buio | Tecnica mista su lamiera zincata | $34,782 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | Ariam | — | $30,525 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Quartet, mixed media on four canvases, 1982 | Mixed media | $28,706 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Apeiron II, 2005 | Tecnica mista, vetro e ferro su tela | $27,028 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Senza titolo (ink and acrylic on canvas), 1938 | Ink | $23,733 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | ZERO, 1983 | Mixed media on canvas | $14,873 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Come dentro un muro, 1984 | Acrilico, legno e ferro su tavola | $13,565 | Area Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1938 | Ferro, legno e acrilico su cartoncino | $10,921 | Area Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Il grande libro di Colmar, 1987 | Acrilico, legno e tecnica mista su tavola | $10,868 | Area Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $14,219 |
| Other | 21 | $2,767 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,129 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $14,219 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,487 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $817 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marco Gastini is an Italian artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,595. 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 Marco Gastini sold in 2026 for $3,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Marco Gastini work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Marco Gastini work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marco Gastini work is $3,595.

The median Marco Gastini work on paper sells for $2,701 across 16 lots.

The median Marco Gastini print sells for $124 across 9 lots.

The median Marco Gastini painting sells for $10,681 across 7 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 | 10 | $124† | $145 | 90% | 2026-06-04 |
| Paintings | 10 | $10,681 | $44,495 | 70% | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,701†‡ | $9,528† | 88.9% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $8,070 | $8,070 | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,632‡ | $44,495 | — | 2016-06-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Marco Gastini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $124 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $10,681, record $44,495. A typical Marco Gastini painting sells for around 86× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $41,632.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,826–$5,615†‡ | $3,531†‡ | $9,528† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $44,495 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,528† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,870† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $145 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $103† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Marco Gastini worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marco Gastini work is $3,595. The median Marco Gastini work on paper sells for $2,701 across 16 lots. The median Marco Gastini print sells for $124 across 9 lots. The median Marco Gastini painting sells for $10,681 across 7 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 Marco Gastini work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marco Gastini work on paper is $2,701. 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 Marco Gastini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marco Gastini work on paper is $9,528. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,528 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Marco Gastini work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marco Gastini work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,531, 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 Marco Gastini's auction record?

Marco Gastini's auction record is $44,495, set in 2016.

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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, “Marco Gastini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marco-gastini (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.