> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-negri · updated 2026-11-03

# Mario Negri (1916–1987)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Mario Negri at 13 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,099–$14,136, n=8). The auction record is $35,412 for Erma (2026, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erma, 1980 | Bronzo | $35,412 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Erma, 1980 | Bronze | $27,883 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Grande allegoria (acephala), 1963 | Bronze, green patina | $22,119 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 4 | Piccola allegoria monumentale, 1957 | Bronze | $20,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Stele dell'offerente | Bronze | $16,590 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 6 | Stele dell'offerente | Bronze | $16,590 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 7 | Figura allungata - uomo seduto piccolo, 1967 | Bronzo | $14,400 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Grand'uomo sdraiato, 1976 | Bronzo | $10,365 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Bozzetto per lo stendaro di Chiavenna | Bronze | $10,000 | Karl & Faber | Jun 1994 |
| 10 | Stele con Figure Gemminile Seduta | Bronze with mottled olive grey-green patina | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 35 | $4,700 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $16,590 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,933 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Negri is an Italian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mario Negri sold in 2026 for $4,882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Negri work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Negri work is $4,700.

The median Mario Negri sculpture sells for $4,700 across 33 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $4,700‡ | $35,412 | — | 2026-06-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,656–$5,156 | $2,781 | $14,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,380–$9,512‡ | $7,462‡ | $20,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,331–$23,560 | $16,590 | $35,412 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $35,412 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $27,883 |

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 Negri worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Negri work is $4,700. The median Mario Negri sculpture sells for $4,700 across 33 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Mario Negri sculpture?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Negri sculpture is $4,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mario Negri's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Negri sculpture is $35,412.

### What is the average price of a small Mario Negri sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Negri sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Mario Negri's auction record is $41,910, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mario Negri auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-negri (updated 2026-11-03).

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.