> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-ballocco · updated 2026-11-03

# Mario Ballocco (1913–2008)

Mario Ballocco is an Italian artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $8,269. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mario Ballocco sold in 2021 for $9,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Ballocco work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Ballocco work is $8,269.

The median Mario Ballocco painting sells for $10,801 across 9 lots.

The median Mario Ballocco print sells for $91 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $91 | $13,268 | 85.7% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 10 | $10,801 | $47,196 | 90% | 2024-11-27 |

Mario Ballocco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $91 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $10,801, record $47,196. A typical Mario Ballocco painting sells for around 119× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $53–$114 | $68 | $117 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,752–$17,392 | $10,801 | $47,196 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $47,196 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $32,535 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $13,268 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $117 |

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 Mario Ballocco worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Ballocco work is $8,269. The median Mario Ballocco painting sells for $10,801 across 9 lots. The median Mario Ballocco print sells for $91 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mario Ballocco's auction record?

Mario Ballocco's auction record is $47,196, 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, “Mario Ballocco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-ballocco (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.