Mario Ceroli (b. 1938)
What is Mario Ceroli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 342 auction results for Mario Ceroli at 32 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,234 including buyer’s premium (middle half $863–$5,221, n=64). The auction record is $81,664 for Due figure (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Due figure, 1966 | Shaped wood | $81,664 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 2 | Asso di fiori, 1964 | Russian pine wood sculpture | $75,453 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 3 | Interno Tempio, 1983 | Painted Russian pine wood | $68,393 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1972 | Assemblage de bois wood assemblage | $63,684 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Gloria eterna ai caduti per la pittura, 1972 | Sculpture | $59,149 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 6 | Farfalla | Pinewood | $55,955 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 7 | Labyrinth - Venus Temple, 1970 | Marble | $53,630 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Orologio, 1964 | Wood sculpture | $49,056 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 9 | No | Legno sagomato | $43,497 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 10 | Table Rose des Vents, 1938 | Mario Ceroli (né en 1938) | $40,056 | PIASA | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 70 | $3,935 |
| Other | 155 | $2,223 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,247 |
| Prints | 13 | $339 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 73 | $4,708 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $1,459 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $1,136 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 342 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Ceroli is an Italian artist with 647 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,171. 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 Ceroli sold in 2026 for $7,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Ceroli work is $2,171.
The median Mario Ceroli sculpture sells for $3,103 across 74 lots.
The median Mario Ceroli print sells for $311 across 56 lots.
The median Mario Ceroli work on paper sells for $1,924 across 37 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Ceroli prints typically sell for $179–$499 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Mario Ceroli sculptures typically sell for $809–$4,259 (the middle half of 30 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 | 66 | $311† | $16,346 | 84.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 11 | $8,125† | $29,207 | 72.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $1,924‡ | $32,601‡ | 72.5% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 93 | $3,103†‡ | $81,664 | 79.6% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $301 | $301 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $51,343‡ | $108,629‡ | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mario Ceroli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (66 lots) median $311 with 84.8% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $8,125, record $29,207. A typical Mario Ceroli painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $51,343.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $305–$1,970 | $697 | $16,346 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $179–$499 | $300 | $5,693 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,459–$2,275 | $1,739 | $4,098 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $678–$2,460 | $1,208 | $10,654 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,423–$25,717‡ | $3,906‡ | $32,601‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $809–$4,259† | $2,515† | $43,497 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,016–$19,668† | $2,025† | $81,664 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $20,545–$50,199‡ | $32,616‡ | $75,453 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $81,664 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $75,453 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,601‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,601‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $29,207 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $25,389† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $16,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,693 |
† 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 Ceroli worth?
Across 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Ceroli work is $2,171. The median Mario Ceroli sculpture sells for $3,103 across 74 lots. The median Mario Ceroli print sells for $311 across 56 lots. The median Mario Ceroli work on paper sells for $1,924 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Ceroli prints typically sell for $179–$499 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mario Ceroli sculptures typically sell for $809–$4,259 (the middle half of 30 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 Ceroli sculpture?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Ceroli sculpture is $3,103. 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 Ceroli's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Ceroli sculpture is $81,664.
What is the average price of a Mario Ceroli print?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Ceroli print is $311. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mario Ceroli's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Ceroli print is $16,346.
What is the average price of a Mario Ceroli work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Ceroli work on paper is $1,924. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mario Ceroli's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Ceroli work on paper is $32,601. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Mario Ceroli print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Ceroli print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Mario Ceroli sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Ceroli sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,515, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mario Ceroli's auction record?
Mario Ceroli's auction record is $108,629, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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