> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-cresci · updated 2026-11-02

# Mario Cresci (b. 1942)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Mario Cresci at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,036 including buyer’s premium (middle half $834–$1,411, n=13). The auction record is $5,314 for Ritratto reale n° 21 (2021, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritratto reale n° 21, 1973 | Tre stampe vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento applicate a cartoncino originale | $5,314 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Situazione n.5, 1973 | Collage applicato a cartoncino originale | $1,870 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Pietre Coti, 2009 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro montata su dibond | $1,858 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Puglia, anni 1970/1980, 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento su carta politenata montata su passepartout originale | $1,832 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Craftsman, years 1980, 1980 | Gelatin silver print on coated paper | $1,809 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 6 | Daguerre Light, 2009 | Stampa a getto d'inchiostro montata su alluminio | $1,621 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | 2a fase ritratto reale Tricarico, 1972 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento su carta politenata | $1,485 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Contadini (particolare), 2006 | Stampa Glicée su carta cotone | $1,480 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Barbarano romano, 1978 | Gelatin silver print | $1,454 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| 10 | Ritratti Mossi, Matera, Lucania, 1979 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,411 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $1,036 |
| Photographs | 37 | $746 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,095 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $741 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Cresci is an Italian artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $842.

A work by Mario Cresci sold in 2026 for $1,003, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Cresci work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Cresci work is $842.

The median Mario Cresci photograph sells for $746 across 38 lots.

The median Mario Cresci print sells for $996 across 8 lots.

The median Mario Cresci work on paper sells for $1,870 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Mario Cresci photographs typically sell for $573–$906 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $996 | $1,858 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,870 | $1,870 | — | 2022-10-13 |
| Photography | 53 | $746 | $5,314 | 71.7% | 2026-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,870 | $5,314 | — | 2025-04-10 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $573–$906 | $703 | $5,314 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $5,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,870 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,858 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,621 |

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 Cresci worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Cresci work is $842. The median Mario Cresci photograph sells for $746 across 38 lots. The median Mario Cresci print sells for $996 across 8 lots. The median Mario Cresci work on paper sells for $1,870 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Cresci photographs typically sell for $573–$906 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Mario Cresci photograph?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Cresci photograph is $746.

### What is Mario Cresci's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Cresci photograph is $5,314.

### What is the average price of a small Mario Cresci photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Cresci photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mario Cresci's auction record?

Mario Cresci's auction record is $5,314, set in 2021.

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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 Cresci auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-cresci (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.