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

# Mario Villa (1920–2021)

Mario Villa is a Nicaraguan artist with 331 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $704. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mario Villa sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mario Villa work worth?

Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Villa work is $704.

The median Mario Villa painting sells for $576 across 53 lots.

The median Mario Villa work on paper sells for $500 across 33 lots.

The median Mario Villa print sells for $528 across 32 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Mario Villa paintings typically sell for $376–$960 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Villa paintings typically sell for $400–$896 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $528† | $4,160 | — | 2024-11-09 |
| Paintings | 56 | $576† | $2,816 | 94.6% | 2024-02-20 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $500† | $4,160 | 97.1% | 2024-03-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $812† | $10,880 | 93.1% | 2024-05-16 |
| Photography | 11 | $352† | $1,920 | — | 2023-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $4,800† | $11,520 | — | 2026-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Mario Villa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $528. Paintings (56 lots) median $576, record $2,816. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $4,800.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $440–$520 | $480 | $1,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $224–$1,600† | $640† | $4,160 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $376–$960† | $528† | $2,816 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $400–$896 | $640 | $1,216 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $192–$576† | $512† | $1,250† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $328–$968† | $490† | $4,160 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $224–$720† | $416† | $2,048 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $671–$1,900† | $1,024† | $3,840 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,380–$4,120† | $3,200† | $10,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $144–$480 | $256 | $832 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $4,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,160 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,816 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,688 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,304 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,048 |

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 Villa worth?

Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Villa work is $704. The median Mario Villa painting sells for $576 across 53 lots. The median Mario Villa work on paper sells for $500 across 33 lots. The median Mario Villa print sells for $528 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mario Villa paintings typically sell for $376–$960 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mario Villa paintings typically sell for $400–$896 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Villa painting is $576. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Villa painting is $2,816.

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Villa work on paper is $500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Villa work on paper is $4,160.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mario Villa print is $528. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mario Villa print is $4,160.

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

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mario Villa painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $528, 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 medium Mario Villa painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mario Villa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Mario Villa's auction record is $11,520, set in 2022.

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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 Villa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mario-villa (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.