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# Mario Sironi (1885–1961)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 460 auction results for Mario Sironi at 32 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,941 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,912–$5,112, n=59). The auction record is $1,111,974 for Paesaggio con tempio (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paesaggio con tempio | Olio su tela | $1,111,974 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Cariatide | — | $579,327 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | IL LAVORO | Oil on canvas | $374,605 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Paesaggio urbano | Olio su cartone | $195,299 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 5 | La morte di Cesare, 1885 | Iron | $137,119 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Lo scontro, 1885 | Oil paint | $132,952 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Evocazione ritmica | Tempera e olio su carta applicata su tela | $132,732 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Natura morta | Olio su tela | $110,242 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 9 | Urban landscape, 1932 | Oil Painting | $108,805 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1996 |
| 10 | Donna che si pettina | — | $101,911 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 138 | $8,335 |
| Other | 122 | $3,049 |
| Works on paper | 109 | $3,014 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 103 | $11,792 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,369 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 236 | $2,944 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 460 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Sironi is an Italian artist with 1,001 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,047. 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 Sironi sold in 2026 for $14,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Mario Sironi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Mario Sironi work worth?

Across 457 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Sironi work is $4,047.

The median Mario Sironi work on paper sells for $2,703 across 195 lots.

The median Mario Sironi painting sells for $8,246 across 147 lots.

The median Mario Sironi print sells for $8,527 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Mario Sironi work on papers typically sell for $1,497–$4,312 (the middle half of 148 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Sironi paintings typically sell for $4,743–$40,061 (the middle half of 70 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 | 2 | $8,527 | $14,194 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 205 | $8,246†‡ | $374,605 | 71.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 254 | $2,703†‡ | $99,192 | 76.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $30,005 | $30,005 | — | 2015-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $99,192† | $1.1M | — | 2022-12-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mario Sironi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $8,527. Paintings (205 lots) median $8,246, record $374,605. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $99,192.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $2,840–$8,769†‡ | $4,795†‡ | $195,299 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $4,743–$40,061†‡ | $18,012†‡ | $137,119 |

† 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) | 148 | $1,497–$4,312†‡ | $2,587†‡ | $99,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,629–$11,911†‡ | $7,337†‡ | $89,512† |

† 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 | 2013 | $374,605 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $195,299 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $99,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $93,294 |
| Photography | 2015 | $30,005 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $14,194 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,860 |

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 Sironi worth?

Across 457 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Sironi work is $4,047. The median Mario Sironi work on paper sells for $2,703 across 195 lots. The median Mario Sironi painting sells for $8,246 across 147 lots. The median Mario Sironi print sells for $8,527 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Sironi work on papers typically sell for $1,497–$4,312 (the middle half of 148 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Sironi paintings typically sell for $4,743–$40,061 (the middle half of 70 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 Sironi work on paper?

Based on 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Sironi work on paper is $2,703. 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 Sironi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Sironi work on paper is $99,192.

### What is the average price of a Mario Sironi painting?

Based on 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Sironi painting is $8,246. 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 Sironi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Sironi painting is $374,605.

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

Based on 148 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Sironi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,587, 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 Sironi painting?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Sironi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,012, 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 Sironi's auction record?

Mario Sironi's auction record is $1,111,974, set in 2007.

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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 Sironi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-sironi (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.