Mario Schifano (1934–1998)
What is Mario Schifano’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,209 auction results for Mario Schifano at 39 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $689–$22,191, n=166). The auction record is $1,277,392 for La stanza dei Disegni (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La stanza dei Disegni, 1962 | Enamel and charcoal on paper laid down on canvas | $1,277,392 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Cartello, 1960 | Enamel | $1,241,081 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Grande Particolare (Large Detail), 1963 | Graphite | $1,182,001 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Milano, 1962 | Enamel on package paper laid on canvas | $1,112,047 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Cleopatra's Dream, 1960-1961 | Enamel | $893,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | OSSIGENO OSSIGENO, 1965 | Enamel on canvas and perspex | $808,312 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Grande verde, 1960 | Enamel on paper laid on canvas | $800,680 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Botticelli 2, 1962 | Enamel, graphite and pastel on paper applied on canvas | $757,248 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 9 | Paesaggio anemico I, 1964 | Matita e smalto su tela | $754,832 | Christie's | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Insegna 7E-8E, 1961 | Enamel on paper laid down on shaped canvas | $717,529 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 408 | $16,715 |
| Works on paper | 69 | $13,632 |
| Other | 219 | $6,829 |
| Photographs | 20 | $599 |
| Sculpture | 12 | $433 |
| Prints | 120 | $432 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 179 | $41,340 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 495 | $6,790 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $1,589 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,209 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Mario Schifano is an Italian artist with 2,629 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,135. 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 Schifano sold in 2026 for $53,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Schifano work is $10,135.
The median Mario Schifano painting sells for $15,235 across 463 lots.
The median Mario Schifano print sells for $473 across 212 lots.
The median Mario Schifano work on paper sells for $8,516 across 121 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Schifano paintings typically sell for $7,014–$19,596 (the middle half of 254 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Schifano prints typically sell for $315–$934 (the middle half of 137 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 | 241 | $473†‡ | $280,254 | 88% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 612 | $15,235†‡ | $1.1M | 75.7% | 2026-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 152 | $8,516†‡ | $1.3M | 79.6% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,216‡ | $16,058 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 74 | $769 | $27,947 | 70.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 87 | $209,872‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mario Schifano's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (241 lots) median $473 with 88% sell-through. Paintings (612 lots) median $15,235, record $1,112,047. A typical Mario Schifano painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 87 lots) the median is $209,872.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $189–$696 | $298 | $2,729 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 137 | $315–$934†‡ | $499†‡ | $280,254 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,994–$9,402 | $6,740 | $12,536 |
† 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) | 19 | $2,174–$14,259†‡ | $3,839†‡ | $269,679 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 254 | $7,014–$19,596†‡ | $11,364†‡ | $402,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 102 | $19,898–$139,998†‡ | $42,754†‡ | $1.1M |
† 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) | 13 | $4,259–$23,479‡ | $16,116‡ | $42,189 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 80 | $2,034–$19,778†‡ | $4,201†‡ | $757,248 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $33,592–$165,337‡ | $144,990‡ | $1.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $394–$1,058 | $573 | $7,715 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $893,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $280,254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $29,684 |
| Photography | 2003 | $27,947 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $16,058 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Schifano worth?
Across 1,206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Schifano work is $10,135. The median Mario Schifano painting sells for $15,235 across 463 lots. The median Mario Schifano print sells for $473 across 212 lots. The median Mario Schifano work on paper sells for $8,516 across 121 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Schifano paintings typically sell for $7,014–$19,596 (the middle half of 254 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Schifano prints typically sell for $315–$934 (the middle half of 137 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 Schifano painting?
Based on 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Schifano painting is $15,235. 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 Schifano's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Schifano painting is $1,112,047.
What is the average price of a Mario Schifano print?
Based on 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Schifano print is $473. 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 Schifano's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Schifano print is $280,254.
What is the average price of a Mario Schifano work on paper?
Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Schifano work on paper is $8,516. 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 Schifano's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Schifano work on paper is $1,277,392.
What is the average price of a medium Mario Schifano painting?
Based on 254 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Schifano painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,364, 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 Schifano print?
Based on 137 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Schifano print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $499, 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 Schifano's auction record?
Mario Schifano's auction record is $1,277,392, set in 2022.
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