Mario Avati (1921–2009)
What is Mario Avati’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Mario Avati at 35 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $88 including buyer’s premium (middle half $65–$156, n=6). The auction record is $1,819 for Ballade et clarinette (1992, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballade et clarinette, 1964 | Pastel/paper | $1,819 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 2 | Plume et bouteilles, 1963 | Pastel/paper | $1,698 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 3 | Façades, 1958-1968 | Manière noire. Parfaites épreuves sur vélin | $1,614 | Ader | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Violon et partition, 1963 | Pastel/paper | $1,576 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 5 | Mandoline et bouteille, 1964 | Pastel/paper | $1,213 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 6 | Pomme et saxophone, 1965 | Pastel/paper | $1,213 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 7 | Oeuf et moulin à café | Dessin au fusain et gouache sur vélin | $883 | Ader | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Bol et Bols and Ou L’on Songe a Kamakura (two prints) | — | $825 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manière noire au couteau pointu, 1959 | Eau-forte | $1,279 | Ader | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Elephant Equilibriste, 1957 | Aquatint | $900 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $575 |
| Prints | 12 | $296 |
| Other | 52 | $219 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $431 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $215 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 35 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Avati is a French artist with 238 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $213. 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 Avati is recorded as sold in 2026 for $468; 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 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Avati work is $213.
The median Mario Avati print sells for $208 across 96 lots.
The median Mario Avati work on paper sells for $484 across 18 lots.
The median Mario Avati photograph sells for $334 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mario Avati prints typically sell for $130–$314 (the middle half of 69 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 | 133 | $208†‡ | $1,646‡ | 72.2% | 2026-04-12 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $484‡ | $1,819 | 81.8% | 2021-04-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $334 | $468 | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $1,595‡ | $1,819 | — | 2016-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $130–$314†‡ | $207†‡ | $1,646‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $79–$316†‡ | $150†‡ | $900 |
† 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) | 12 | $225–$525‡ | $392‡ | $883 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,213–$1,667 | $1,394 | $1,819 |
‡ 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 | 1992 | $1,819 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $1,698 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,646‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,614 |
| Photography | 2020 | $468 |
| Photography | 2013 | $200 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Avati worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Avati work is $213. The median Mario Avati print sells for $208 across 96 lots. The median Mario Avati work on paper sells for $484 across 18 lots. The median Mario Avati photograph sells for $334 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Avati prints typically sell for $130–$314 (the middle half of 69 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 Avati print?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Avati print is $208. 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 Avati's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Avati print is $1,646. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Mario Avati work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Avati work on paper is $484. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mario Avati's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Avati work on paper is $1,819.
What is the average price of a small Mario Avati print?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Avati print (small (under 50 cm)) is $207, 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 Mario Avati work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Avati work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mario Avati's auction record?
Mario Avati's auction record is $1,819, set in 1992.
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