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# Mario Botta (b. 1943)

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

As of 3 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 $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$2,240, n=21). The auction record is $12,500 for Seconda armchairs (2020, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 85 | $1,680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $2,240 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,227 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $1,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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## What is a Mario Botta work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Botta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-botta (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.