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

# Mario Radice (1898–1987)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Mario Radice at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,021 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,158–$6,640, n=25). The auction record is $52,095 for P. R. O. G. QQQ (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. R. O. G. QQQ, 1900 | Olio su tela | $52,095 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Ritratto segreto, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $37,762 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | R.S.M.B.R. | Olio su tela | $34,436 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Composizione C.F.123, 1936 | Olio su tavola | $34,040 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Comp. RS | Olio su tela | $30,653 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Untitled | Olio su tela | $16,734 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Antologia, 1952 | Olio su tela | $16,230 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Composizione PRG.709 | Olio su tela applicata su tela | $14,622 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Antologia, 1952, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $12,780 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Composizione | Olio su tela | $12,542 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $5,164 |
| Other | 22 | $1,138 |
| Prints | 13 | $219 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,949 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,599 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $328 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Radice is an Italian artist with 233 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,599. 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 Radice sold in 2026 for $12,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mario Radice work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Mario Radice work worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Radice work is $1,599.

The median Mario Radice painting sells for $6,683 across 39 lots.

The median Mario Radice print sells for $219 across 19 lots.

The median Mario Radice work on paper sells for $1,884 across 11 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 | 24 | $219‡ | $1,118 | 79.2% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 45 | $6,683† | $52,095 | 86.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,884† | $7,717 | 84.6% | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $36,099 | $52,095 | — | 2021-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mario Radice's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $219 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $6,683, record $52,095. A typical Mario Radice painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $36,099.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $142–$307‡ | $203‡ | $396 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $130–$222 | $209 | $328 |

‡ 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 | $1,259–$6,683 | $4,131 | $10,328 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,415–$16,734† | $7,702† | $37,762 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,711–$3,001† | $1,884† | $7,717 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $52,095 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $37,762 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,717 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,836 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,118 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $656 |

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 Radice worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Radice work is $1,599. The median Mario Radice painting sells for $6,683 across 39 lots. The median Mario Radice print sells for $219 across 19 lots. The median Mario Radice work on paper sells for $1,884 across 11 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 Radice painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Radice painting is $6,683. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mario Radice's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Radice painting is $52,095.

### What is the average price of a Mario Radice print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Radice print is $219. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mario Radice's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Radice print is $1,118.

### What is the average price of a Mario Radice work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Radice work on paper is $1,884. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mario Radice's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Radice work on paper is $7,717.

### What is the average price of a medium Mario Radice painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Radice painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,702, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Mario Radice painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Radice painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Mario Radice's auction record is $52,095, set in 2010.

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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 Radice auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-radice (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.