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# Mario Cravo Neto (1947–2009)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 21 | $1,830 |
| Other | 6 | $1,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,853 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,229 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Cravo Neto is a Brazilian artist with 75 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mario Cravo Neto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-cravo-neto (updated 2026-11-03).

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.