> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-bellini · updated 2026-11-02

# Mario Bellini (b. 1935)

## What is Mario Bellini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 547 auction results for Mario Bellini at 65 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,427–$6,095, n=110). The auction record is $37,500 for Cab chairs model 413 (2022, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cab chairs model 413, 1979 | Leather | $37,500 | Wright | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Camaleonda modular sofa, 1971 | Aluminum | $36,250 | Wright | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Teneride chair, 1970 | Chair | $35,000 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | tea and coffee service, 1979 | Silver | $30,000 | Wright | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Le Bambole chairs, 1972 | Leather | $27,500 | Wright | Sep 2012 |
| 6 | Camaleonda modular sofa, 1971 | Leather | $25,000 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 7 | Camaleonda set, sofa and ottoman, 1970 | Paper label to the underside | $23,741 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Bambole sofa, 1972 | Leather | $22,500 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Camaleonda modular sofa, 1971 | Aluminum | $21,420 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Camaleonda modular sofa, 1971 | Leather | $20,000 | Wright | Mar 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 348 | $2,827 |
| Paintings | 20 | $1,495 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,304 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 106 | $3,676 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 217 | $2,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $354 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 547 results from 65 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Bellini is an Italian artist with 833 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,418. 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 Bellini sold in 2026 for $3,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Mario Bellini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Mario Bellini on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-bellini?ref=kg:mario-bellini) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Mario Bellini work worth?

Across 534 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Bellini work is $2,418.

The median Mario Bellini sculpture sells for $4,000 across 19 lots.

The median Mario Bellini work on paper sells for $15,126 across 2 lots.

The median Mario Bellini print sells for $445 across 1 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 | $445 | $445 | — | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $15,126 | $23,741 | 66.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $4,000† | $36,250 | 90.5% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $18,825† | $37,500 | — | 2025-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,304–$8,250† | $4,000† | $21,420 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,821–$19,725 | $15,800 | $36,250 |

† 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 | 2021 | $36,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $23,741 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $21,420 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,511 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $445 |

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 Bellini worth?

Across 534 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Bellini work is $2,418. The median Mario Bellini sculpture sells for $4,000 across 19 lots. The median Mario Bellini work on paper sells for $15,126 across 2 lots. The median Mario Bellini print sells for $445 across 1 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 Bellini sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Bellini sculpture is $4,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mario Bellini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Bellini sculpture is $36,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Mario Bellini sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Bellini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Mario Bellini's auction record is $37,500, set in 2022.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mario Bellini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-bellini (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.