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

# Mario Dondero (1928–2015)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Mario Dondero at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $281 including buyer’s premium (middle half $142–$355, n=5). The auction record is $1,236 for Pier Paolo Pasolini con la madre (2018, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pier Paolo Pasolini con la madre, 1962 | Gelatin silver print | $1,236 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Studentessa al Quartiere Latino, 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $691 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Cy Two, 1962 | Gelatin silver print | $677 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Mimmo Rotella che va a consegnare un'opera ad un collezionista, anni 1980, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $557 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Senza titolo (Bacio), 1963 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $545 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Studentessa al Quartiere Latino, 1970s/1980s | Gelatin silver print | $536 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Les Éditions de Minuit, 1959 | Stampa successiva a getto d'inchiostro | $529 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Nicolas Bataille in uno spettacolo di cabaret a Parigi, 1955 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $446 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Berlino Est, anni 1980, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento su carta politenata | $424 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublino, anni 1980, 1980 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $424 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jan 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 28 | $300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $355 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Dondero is an Italian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mario Dondero sold in 2026 for $355, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Dondero work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Dondero work is $300.

The median Mario Dondero photograph sells for $292 across 30 lots.

The median Mario Dondero print sells for $488 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Mario Dondero photographs typically sell for $251–$480 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $488 | $529 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Photography | 35 | $292† | $1,236 | 85.7% | 2026-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $251–$480† | $310† | $1,236 |

† 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 | 2018 | $1,236 |
| Photography | 2024 | $691 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $529 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $446 |

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 Dondero worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Dondero work is $300. The median Mario Dondero photograph sells for $292 across 30 lots. The median Mario Dondero print sells for $488 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Dondero photographs typically sell for $251–$480 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Dondero photograph is $292. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Dondero photograph is $1,236.

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

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Dondero photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Mario Dondero's auction record is $1,236, set in 2018.

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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 Dondero auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-dondero (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.