Mario Botta (b. 1943)
What is Mario Botta’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Mario Botta at 35 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $984–$2,442, n=20). The auction record is $12,500 for Seconda armchairs (2020, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seconda armchairs, 1982 | Enamel | $12,500 | Wright | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | pitchers, pair, 1987 | Silver | $9,000 | Wright | Dec 2005 |
| 3 | Sesto, 1985 | , perforated and stretched steel, leather upholstery | $8,398 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Robot 619, circa 1989 | Black laminate | $8,042 | Tajan | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Robot, 1989 | Iron base, pear wood, nine drawers and one tenth element, foldable to form a desk | $7,757 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Robot 619, 1989 | Black lacquered metal structure and base, cherry wood veneer | $7,544 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Prince chair, 1943 | Cuir Édition Alias Modèle créé en 1985 H 96 × L 100 × P 100cm Bibliographie : Design | $7,465 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Obliqua, 1983 | Structure en polyuréthane haute densité; assise, dossier et accoudoirs en polyuréthane expansé recouvert de cuir | $7,465 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Seconda chairs, 1982 | Enamel | $7,205 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Robot 619, 1986 | Wood and black painted metal | $7,031 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 83 | $1,690 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $2,331 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,227 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $1,512 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 35 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Botta is a Swiss artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,393. 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 Botta sold in 2026 for $1,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Botta work is $1,393.
The median Mario Botta sculpture sells for $2,162 across 14 lots.
The median Mario Botta print sells for $247 across 9 lots.
The median Mario Botta work on paper sells for $673 across 4 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 | 9 | $247†‡ | $628‡ | — | 2024-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $673† | $3,125 | 80% | 2025-02-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $2,162 | $8,398 | 87.5% | 2025-09-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $181† | $181† | 50% | 2008-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $8,042 | $12,500 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $116–$571†‡ | $260†‡ | $628‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,460–$2,774 | $1,815 | $6,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $8,398 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $937† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $628‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $613‡ |
| Photography | 2008 | $181† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Botta worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Botta work is $1,393. The median Mario Botta sculpture sells for $2,162 across 14 lots. The median Mario Botta print sells for $247 across 9 lots. The median Mario Botta work on paper sells for $673 across 4 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 Botta sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Botta sculpture is $2,162.
What is Mario Botta's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Botta sculpture is $8,398.
What is Mario Botta's auction record?
Mario Botta's auction record is $12,500, set in 2020.
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