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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,451 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,056–$5,659, n=9). The auction record is $196,974 for Natura morta con manichino, maschera e abito rosso (recto); donna in abito da sera (verso) (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mario Mafai value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}