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

# Mario Marenco (1933–2019)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Mario Marenco at 12 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,349 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,992–$2,572, n=8). The auction record is $4,577 for Sei sedie (2026, Cambi Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sei sedie, circa 1970 | Struttura in legno e rivestimento in cuoio | $4,577 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 2 | Cynthia, 1968 | Lacquer | $4,220 | Artcurial | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Mario Marenco (Italian, 1933-2019) Pair of Dining Chairs, c. 1970, height 100 cm, 1970 | Walnut | $2,941 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Divano mod. Marenco, 1971 | Struttura in metallo e rivestimento in tessuto | $2,450 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Dining table and 6 chairs | Leather, steel, glass | $2,432 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Quattro sedie, circa 1970 | Struttura in legno e rivestimento in cuoio | $2,265 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 7 | Tavolo, circa 1970 | Struttura e piano in legno | $2,265 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 8 | Sapporo, 1970s | Sofa | $1,173 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Quattro sedie, 1970 ca., 1970 | Legno di noce e cuscini in tessuto | $981 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Sapporo armchair, 1970s | Armchair | $902 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $1,719 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $981 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Marenco is an Italian artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,265. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mario Marenco sold in 2026 for $2,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Marenco work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Marenco work is $2,265.

The median Mario Marenco sculpture sells for $875 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $875 | $875 | — | 2017-08-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $875 |

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 Marenco worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Marenco work is $2,265. The median Mario Marenco sculpture sells for $875 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Mario Marenco's auction record is $4,577, set in 2026.

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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 Marenco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-marenco (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.