Mario Testino (b. 1954)
Mario Testino is a Peruvian artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $7,838. 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 Testino sold in 2024 for $26,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mario Testino on OpeningBid →What is a Mario Testino work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Testino work is $7,838.
The median Mario Testino photograph sells for $8,116 across 51 lots.
The median Mario Testino print sells for $25,000 across 3 lots.
The median Mario Testino sculpture sells for $38,445 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Testino photographs typically sell for $3,953–$8,821 (the middle half of 29 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 | 4 | $25,000† | $47,047 | 75% | 2025-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $38,445 | $38,445 | — | 2021-04-22 |
| Photography | 61 | $8,116†‡ | $286,574 | 83.6% | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $144,669 | $286,574 | — | 2024-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $521–$1,117†‡ | $1,074†‡ | $3,146‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,953–$8,821‡ | $6,514‡ | $22,290 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $19,160–$48,602 | $30,958 | $286,574 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $286,574 |
| Photography | 2024 | $144,669 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $47,047 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $38,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $25,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Testino worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Testino work is $7,838. The median Mario Testino photograph sells for $8,116 across 51 lots. The median Mario Testino print sells for $25,000 across 3 lots. The median Mario Testino sculpture sells for $38,445 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Testino photographs typically sell for $3,953–$8,821 (the middle half of 29 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 Testino photograph?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Testino photograph is $8,116. 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 Testino's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Testino photograph is $286,574.
What is the average price of a medium Mario Testino photograph?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Testino photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Mario Testino photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mario Testino photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mario Testino's auction record?
Mario Testino's auction record is $286,574, set in 2020.
See the full Mario Testino record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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