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# Marino Marini (1901–1980)

## What is Marino Marini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,508 auction results for Marino Marini at 96 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,102 including buyer’s premium (middle half $510–$15,000, n=125). The auction record is $7,040,000 for L'Idea del Cavaliere (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Idea del Cavaliere | — | $7,040,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | L'IDEA DEL CAVALIERE | Bronze, painted by the artist | $6,724,708 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 3 | Cavaliere, 1951 | Hand chiseled bronze with brown and gray patina | $4,447,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Cavaliere | Bronze | $2,882,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Cavaliere | Bronze | $2,403,962 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | PICCOLO CAVALLO | Bronze, hand-chiselled and painted by the artist | $2,323,330 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Cavallo e cavaliere, 1956-1957 | Bronze à patine polychrome | $1,809,288 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Piccolo cavaliere, 1950 | Bronze with brown patina hand-chiseled and painted by the artist | $1,745,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 9 | Cavaliere | Bronze, extensively hand-chiselled and painted by the artist | $1,706,240 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Piccolo cavallo, 1950 | Bronze | $1,685,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 110 | $278,873 |
| Paintings | 48 | $72,547 |
| Works on paper | 171 | $28,200 |
| Other | 112 | $1,744 |
| Prints | 530 | $1,196 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $909,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 415 | $2,820 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 462 | $1,637 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,508 results from 96 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marino Marini is an Italian artist with 2,375 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,576. 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 Marino Marini sold in 2026 for $13,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**14 Marino Marini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marino Marini work worth?

Across 1,473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marino Marini work is $1,576.

The median Marino Marini print sells for $999 across 880 lots.

The median Marino Marini work on paper sells for $24,439 across 202 lots.

The median Marino Marini sculpture sells for $251,624 across 104 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marino Marini prints typically sell for $615–$1,657 (the middle half of 520 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marino Marini prints typically sell for $503–$1,860 (the middle half of 291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1,130 | $999†‡ | $210,304 | 77.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 90 | $54,682†‡ | $1.7M | 74.4% | 2025-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 248 | $24,439†‡ | $250,714 | 81.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 126 | $251,624†‡ | $6.7M | 82.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 138 | $278,873‡ | $7M | — | 2026-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marino Marini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,130 lots) median $999 with 77.9% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $54,682, record $1,685,000. A typical Marino Marini painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 138 lots) the median is $278,873.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 291 | $503–$1,860†‡ | $962†‡ | $210,304 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 520 | $615–$1,657†‡ | $1,001†‡ | $14,823† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $15,248–$30,260†‡ | $22,338†‡ | $112,855 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $48,314–$148,786‡ | $87,500‡ | $1.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $230,823–$993,598 | $349,632 | $1.5M |

† 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) | 136 | $4,587–$31,965†‡ | $13,323†‡ | $250,714 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $33,281–$84,485†‡ | $56,947†‡ | $233,211 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $58,875–$408,467†‡ | $158,150†‡ | $1.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $150,702–$1.1M | $350,581 | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1.2M–$3.3M | $1.6M | $6.7M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $6.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $4.4M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $250,714 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $233,211 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $210,304 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $43,750 |

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 Marino Marini worth?

Across 1,473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marino Marini work is $1,576. The median Marino Marini print sells for $999 across 880 lots. The median Marino Marini work on paper sells for $24,439 across 202 lots. The median Marino Marini sculpture sells for $251,624 across 104 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marino Marini prints typically sell for $615–$1,657 (the middle half of 520 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marino Marini prints typically sell for $503–$1,860 (the middle half of 291 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 Marino Marini print?

Based on 880 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marino Marini print is $999. 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 Marino Marini's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marino Marini print is $210,304.

### What is the average price of a Marino Marini work on paper?

Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marino Marini work on paper is $24,439. 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 Marino Marini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marino Marini work on paper is $250,714.

### What is the average price of a Marino Marini sculpture?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marino Marini sculpture is $251,624. 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 Marino Marini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marino Marini sculpture is $6,724,708.

### What is the average price of a medium Marino Marini print?

Based on 520 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marino Marini print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,001, 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 the average price of a small Marino Marini print?

Based on 291 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marino Marini print (small (under 50 cm)) is $962, 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 Marino Marini's auction record?

Marino Marini's auction record is $7,040,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marino Marini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marino-marini (updated 2026-11-02).

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.