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# Mimmo Paladino (b. 1948)

## What is Mimmo Paladino’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 672 auction results for Mimmo Paladino at 80 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,011 including buyer’s premium (middle half $375–$14,408, n=87). The auction record is $381,000 for Sud (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sud, 1984 | Bronze | $381,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Acqua di Stagno o Bosco di Giardino | — | $286,988 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Vespero | — | $277,679 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 4 | Assediato, 1948 | Painted bronze | $179,323 | Bonhams | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Cavallo, 2000 | Bronze | $177,800 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Caduto a Ragione (Fall for a Reason), 1995 | Bronze | $173,796 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled and Others, 1989 | Oil on canvas in artist's wooden frame with painted sculptural element | $169,076 | K-Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled | — | $156,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Untitled (bronze with green patina), 2004 | Bronze | $151,200 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 2004 | Bronze | $145,375 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $31,499 |
| Sculpture | 65 | $20,034 |
| Other | 123 | $5,822 |
| Works on paper | 50 | $3,050 |
| Prints | 107 | $681 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 118 | $29,674 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 159 | $3,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $2,070 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 672 results from 80 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mimmo Paladino is an Italian artist with 1,114 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,793. 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 Mimmo Paladino sold in 2026 for $64,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Mimmo Paladino works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Mimmo Paladino work worth?

Across 662 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mimmo Paladino work is $2,793.

The median Mimmo Paladino print sells for $550 across 233 lots.

The median Mimmo Paladino work on paper sells for $3,371 across 122 lots.

The median Mimmo Paladino painting sells for $25,483 across 80 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mimmo Paladino prints typically sell for $250–$807 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Mimmo Paladino prints typically sell for $721–$2,031 (the middle half of 55 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 | 308 | $550†‡ | $34,345 | 75.6% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 97 | $25,483†‡ | $169,076 | 82.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 155 | $3,371†‡ | $74,422 | 78.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $20,645† | $381,000 | 90.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $117,667†‡ | $381,000 | — | 2025-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mimmo Paladino's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (308 lots) median $550 with 75.6% sell-through. Paintings (97 lots) median $25,483, record $169,076. A typical Mimmo Paladino painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $117,667.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $194–$700†‡ | $347†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 126 | $250–$807†‡ | $407†‡ | $24,539 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $721–$2,031†‡ | $1,310†‡ | $19,895† |

† 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) | 15 | $2,500–$19,461‡ | $6,533‡ | $44,129 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $11,504–$24,959†‡ | $18,750†‡ | $169,076 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $36,528–$79,335†‡ | $46,500†‡ | $145,112 |

† 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) | 53 | $1,158–$3,007†‡ | $2,008†‡ | $11,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $3,720–$18,080†‡ | $6,350†‡ | $45,992 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,077–$22,201†‡ | $16,448†‡ | $74,422 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,935–$9,750† | $6,031† | $28,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $10,611–$20,299† | $16,427† | $35,102 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $48,695–$114,225† | $72,725† | $381,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $381,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $179,323 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $169,076 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $145,112 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $74,422 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $45,992 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $34,345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $24,539 |

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 Mimmo Paladino worth?

Across 662 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mimmo Paladino work is $2,793. The median Mimmo Paladino print sells for $550 across 233 lots. The median Mimmo Paladino work on paper sells for $3,371 across 122 lots. The median Mimmo Paladino painting sells for $25,483 across 80 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mimmo Paladino prints typically sell for $250–$807 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Mimmo Paladino prints typically sell for $721–$2,031 (the middle half of 55 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 Mimmo Paladino print?

Based on 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mimmo Paladino print is $550. 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 Mimmo Paladino's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mimmo Paladino print is $34,345.

### What is the average price of a Mimmo Paladino work on paper?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mimmo Paladino work on paper is $3,371. 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 Mimmo Paladino's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mimmo Paladino work on paper is $74,422.

### What is the average price of a Mimmo Paladino painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mimmo Paladino painting is $25,483. 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 Mimmo Paladino's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mimmo Paladino painting is $169,076.

### What is the average price of a medium Mimmo Paladino print?

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mimmo Paladino print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $407, 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 large Mimmo Paladino print?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mimmo Paladino print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,310, 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 Mimmo Paladino's auction record?

Mimmo Paladino's auction record is $381,000, set in 2023.

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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, “Mimmo Paladino auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mimmo-paladino (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.