Mario Cravo Neto (1947–2009)
What is Mario Cravo Neto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Mario Cravo Neto at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,404–$2,094, n=7). The auction record is $3,570 for Man with Two Fish (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odé, 1989 | Pencil on recto | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2024 |
| 2 | Luciana, 1994 | Pencil | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Odé, 1947 | Pencil | $2,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2008 |
| 4 | Kdoi with veil, 1993 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,706 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Heart of Stone, 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,268 | Phillips | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | Tinho ws Rat, 1990 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $2,144 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man with Two Fish, 1992 | Gelatin silver print | $3,570 | Bonhams | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Odé, 1989 | Pencil | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Ode, 1947 | Pencil | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2009 |
| 4 | Odé, 1989 | Pencil | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 21 | $1,830 |
| Other | 6 | $1,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,853 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,229 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Cravo Neto is a Brazilian artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,830. 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 Cravo Neto sold in 2026 for $2,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Mario Cravo Neto record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Mario Cravo Neto on OpeningBid →What is a Mario Cravo Neto work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Cravo Neto work is $1,830.
The median Mario Cravo Neto photograph sells for $1,830 across 23 lots.
The median Mario Cravo Neto work on paper sells for $1,645 across 2 lots.
The median Mario Cravo Neto print sells for $3,025 across 2 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 | 2 | $3,025 | $3,250 | — | 2021-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,645 | $2,116 | — | 2015-10-27 |
| Photography | 31 | $1,830† | $3,570 | 74.2% | 2026-01-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,531–$2,817† | $1,852† | $3,570 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,128–$2,144 | $1,229 | $2,706 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $3,570 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,116 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,175 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Cravo Neto worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Cravo Neto work is $1,830. The median Mario Cravo Neto photograph sells for $1,830 across 23 lots. The median Mario Cravo Neto work on paper sells for $1,645 across 2 lots. The median Mario Cravo Neto print sells for $3,025 across 2 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 Cravo Neto photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Cravo Neto photograph is $1,830. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mario Cravo Neto's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Cravo Neto photograph is $3,570.
What is the average price of a small Mario Cravo Neto photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Cravo Neto photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,852, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mario Cravo Neto's auction record?
Mario Cravo Neto's auction record is $3,570, set in 2021.
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