Mario Prassinos (1916–1985)
What is Mario Prassinos’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 197 auction results for Mario Prassinos at 30 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,297 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,703–$7,267, n=46). The auction record is $46,061 for Jeune fille rousse (2022, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeune fille rousse, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $46,061 | Tajan | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Paysage Turc, 1971 | Huile sur toile | $40,203 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | La jeune fille qui rêve (portrait de Yo Prassinos, épouse de l'artiste), 1916 | Huile sur toile | $35,593 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 4 | La Dame au chat, 1916 | Oil on panel | $33,335 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Hydra, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $28,865 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | La Broussaille, 1981-1982 | Huile sur toile | $25,375 | Ader | May 2024 |
| 7 | Vers le haut, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $25,079 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Paysage turc, la nuit gagne, 1966-78 | Huile sur toile | $23,284 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 9 | La Tempête, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $19,860 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Vers le haut, 1958 | Oil paint | $19,091 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $7,556 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,898 |
| Other | 60 | $3,629 |
| Prints | 21 | $443 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $7,257 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $3,453 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $2,689 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 197 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Prassinos is a French artist with 240 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,398. 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 Prassinos sold in 2026 for $4,151, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mario Prassinos on OpeningBid →What is a Mario Prassinos work worth?
Across 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Prassinos work is $3,398.
The median Mario Prassinos painting sells for $7,409 across 62 lots.
The median Mario Prassinos work on paper sells for $2,751 across 39 lots.
The median Mario Prassinos print sells for $411 across 37 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Prassinos paintings typically sell for $3,659–$8,618 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Prassinos prints typically sell for $238–$621 (the middle half of 23 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 | 40 | $411†‡ | $3,689 | 92.5% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 71 | $7,409†‡ | $46,061 | 87.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $2,751†‡ | $9,329 | 88.6% | 2026-08-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,300 | $2,628 | 66.7% | 2017-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $27,120 | $46,061 | — | 2025-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mario Prassinos's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $411 with 92.5% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $7,409, record $46,061. A typical Mario Prassinos painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $27,120.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $213–$1,637 | $546 | $3,689 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $238–$621†‡ | $443†‡ | $1,168† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,694–$6,355‡ | $3,553‡ | $14,144 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,659–$8,618†‡ | $5,118†‡ | $46,061 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $9,686–$24,630 | $16,360 | $40,203 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,468–$4,309 | $3,029 | $7,022 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,178–$3,721†‡ | $1,751†‡ | $8,644 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $46,061 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $40,203 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,329 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,644 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,689 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,628 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,971 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Prassinos worth?
Across 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Prassinos work is $3,398. The median Mario Prassinos painting sells for $7,409 across 62 lots. The median Mario Prassinos work on paper sells for $2,751 across 39 lots. The median Mario Prassinos print sells for $411 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Prassinos paintings typically sell for $3,659–$8,618 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Prassinos prints typically sell for $238–$621 (the middle half of 23 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 Prassinos painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Prassinos painting is $7,409. 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 Prassinos's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Prassinos painting is $46,061.
What is the average price of a Mario Prassinos work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Prassinos work on paper is $2,751. 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 Prassinos's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Prassinos work on paper is $9,329.
What is the average price of a Mario Prassinos print?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Prassinos print is $411. 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 Prassinos's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Prassinos print is $3,689.
What is the average price of a medium Mario Prassinos painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Prassinos painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,118, 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 Prassinos print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Prassinos print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $443, 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 Mario Prassinos's auction record?
Mario Prassinos's auction record is $46,061, set in 2022.
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