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# Mario Tozzi (1895–1979)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 143 auction results for Mario Tozzi at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,867 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,172–$19,955, n=15). The auction record is $208,878 for Femme nue à la Guitare (2014, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme nue à la Guitare, 1931 | Huile sur toile | $208,878 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | The Studio, 1927 | Oil painting | $130,940 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 1996 |
| 3 | Le Bagnanti (Fanciulle al mare), 1895 | Olio su tela | $120,114 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Il Bibliofilo, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $60,328 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | I ricordi | Olio su tela | $57,130 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Flaviana, oil on canvas, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $56,853 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | L’Aragonese, 1931 | Olio su tela | $56,215 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Il balcone, 1934 | Oil on board | $49,056 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 9 | Woman contemplating, circa 1926 | Oil Painting | $45,937 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 10 | Hommage à une humaniste, 1933 | Oil on canvas | $38,791 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $15,761 |
| Other | 16 | $10,258 |
| Prints | 8 | $142 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $17,256 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $6,514 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 143 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mario Tozzi is an Italian artist with 355 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,635. 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 Tozzi sold in 2026 for $19,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Mario Tozzi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Mario Tozzi work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Tozzi work is $13,635.

The median Mario Tozzi painting sells for $15,042 across 89 lots.

The median Mario Tozzi print sells for $142 across 20 lots.

The median Mario Tozzi work on paper sells for $1,471 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Tozzi paintings typically sell for $12,693–$26,693 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Mario Tozzi paintings typically sell for $4,000–$15,792 (the middle half of 32 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 | 35 | $142‡ | $407 | 57.1% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 116 | $15,042†‡ | $208,878 | 76.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,471† | $5,032 | 50% | 2025-05-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $14,837 | $14,837 | — | 2022-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $92,950‡ | $208,878 | — | 2025-11-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mario Tozzi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $142 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (116 lots) median $15,042, record $208,878. A typical Mario Tozzi painting sells for around 106× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $92,950.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $124–$193‡ | $160‡ | $407 |

‡ 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) | 32 | $4,000–$15,792‡ | $11,117‡ | $65,786‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $12,693–$26,693† | $19,514† | $120,114 |

† 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 | 2014 | $208,878 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $130,940 |
| Photography | 2022 | $14,837 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,778 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $318 |

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 Tozzi worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Tozzi work is $13,635. The median Mario Tozzi painting sells for $15,042 across 89 lots. The median Mario Tozzi print sells for $142 across 20 lots. The median Mario Tozzi work on paper sells for $1,471 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Tozzi paintings typically sell for $12,693–$26,693 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mario Tozzi paintings typically sell for $4,000–$15,792 (the middle half of 32 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 Tozzi painting?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Tozzi painting is $15,042. 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 Tozzi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Tozzi painting is $208,878.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Tozzi print is $142. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Tozzi print is $407.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Tozzi work on paper is $1,471. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Tozzi work on paper is $5,032.

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

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Tozzi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,514, 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 Tozzi painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Tozzi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Mario Tozzi's auction record is $208,878, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mario Tozzi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-tozzi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.