Mario Giacomelli (1925–2000)
What is Mario Giacomelli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 831 auction results for Mario Giacomelli at 34 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,818 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,329–$2,606, n=179). The auction record is $33,600 for Le Gente [The People] (2010, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SÉRIE "IL TEATRO DELLA NEVE" DE FRANCESCO PERMUNIAN, 1984-1986 | Tirage argentique d'époque | $25,421 | Tajan | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | selected images | — | $25,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | La Gente, 1981 | Bristol, Rhode Island: The Bristol Workshop in Photography, 1981. Eighteen gelatin silver prints | $22,860 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | 'Il mare dei miei racconti'. A series of 10 photographs, 1992 | — | $18,109 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Gente [The People], 1956-1968 | Ink | $33,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | La Gente [The People], 1956-1968 | Photographs | $23,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto, 1961 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $22,191 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto, 1961 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $16,123 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | There Are No Hands to Caress My Face, 1925 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,385 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | Scanno, 1957 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $11,337 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 46 | $2,880 |
| Photographs | 631 | $1,951 |
| Other | 60 | $1,612 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $4,583 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 652 | $1,958 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 831 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Giacomelli is an Italian artist with 1,492 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,946. 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 Giacomelli sold in 2026 for $3,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 831 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Giacomelli work is $1,946.
The median Mario Giacomelli photograph sells for $1,951 across 778 lots.
The median Mario Giacomelli print sells for $1,092 across 4 lots.
The median Mario Giacomelli work on paper sells for $3,000 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mario Giacomelli photographs typically sell for $1,278–$2,993 (the middle half of 690 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Giacomelli photographs typically sell for $3,941–$5,958 (the middle half of 27 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 | 15 | $1,092‡ | $1,557‡ | 26.7% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,000 | $4,904 | — | 2015-11-21 |
| Photography | 1,020 | $1,951†‡ | $33,600 | 76.3% | 2026-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $8,077‡ | $33,600 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 690 | $1,278–$2,993†‡ | $1,954†‡ | $33,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $3,941–$5,958 | $5,195 | $16,123 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $33,600 |
| Photography | 2016 | $25,421 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,904 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,557‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,095 |
‡ 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 Giacomelli worth?
Across 831 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Giacomelli work is $1,946. The median Mario Giacomelli photograph sells for $1,951 across 778 lots. The median Mario Giacomelli print sells for $1,092 across 4 lots. The median Mario Giacomelli work on paper sells for $3,000 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Giacomelli photographs typically sell for $1,278–$2,993 (the middle half of 690 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Giacomelli photographs typically sell for $3,941–$5,958 (the middle half of 27 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 Giacomelli photograph?
Based on 778 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Giacomelli photograph is $1,951. 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 Giacomelli's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Giacomelli photograph is $33,600.
What is the average price of a Mario Giacomelli print?
Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Giacomelli print is $1,092. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mario Giacomelli's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Giacomelli print is $1,557. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Mario Giacomelli photograph?
Based on 690 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Giacomelli photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,954, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Mario Giacomelli photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Giacomelli photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mario Giacomelli's auction record?
Mario Giacomelli's auction record is $33,600, set in 2010.
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