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# Mimmo Rotella (1918–2006)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 667 auction results for Mimmo Rotella at 66 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,538 including buyer’s premium (middle half $503–$11,936, n=74). The auction record is $1,560,455 for Untitled (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Décollage on burlap | $1,560,455 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | Invitiamo il Papa, 1960 | Décollage on canvas | $354,171 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Passaporto di Poverta | Mixed media collage on canvas | $352,591 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 4 | Décollage | Décollage and vinavil on canvas | $345,703 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | In apparenza (Apparently), 1959 | Décollage on canvas | $340,655 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 6 | The Hot Marilyn | Décollage on canvas | $330,079 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Violenza segreta, 1963 | Painting | $275,695 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Serata Eccezzionale, 1961 | Painting | $275,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Topolino, 1959 | Décollage | $201,878 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | Tragedia, 1961 | Decollage | $200,925 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 90 | $29,779 |
| Other | 216 | $11,136 |
| Photographs | 5 | $5,574 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $4,222 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,968 |
| Prints | 85 | $662 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $20,579 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $7,381 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 198 | $1,688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 667 results from 66 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mimmo Rotella is an Italian artist with 1,725 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,426. 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 Rotella sold in 2026 for $37,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Mimmo Rotella work worth?

Across 662 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mimmo Rotella work is $4,426.

The median Mimmo Rotella print sells for $745 across 216 lots.

The median Mimmo Rotella work on paper sells for $4,222 across 41 lots.

The median Mimmo Rotella painting sells for $20,871 across 31 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mimmo Rotella prints typically sell for $348–$1,187 (the middle half of 134 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Mimmo Rotella prints typically sell for $537–$10,980 (the middle half of 28 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 | 300 | $745†‡ | $137,653 | 72% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 47 | $20,871†‡ | $194,677 | 66% | 2025-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $4,222†‡ | $165,100 | 59.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $2,250‡ | $16,978 | 63.2% | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 11 | $3,759† | $7,316 | 45.5% | 2025-02-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $163,882‡ | $1.6M | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mimmo Rotella's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (300 lots) median $745 with 72% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $20,871, record $194,677. A typical Mimmo Rotella painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $163,882.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $537–$10,980†‡ | $3,199†‡ | $55,675 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 134 | $348–$1,187†‡ | $655†‡ | $46,405 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $719–$8,475†‡ | $2,347†‡ | $115,434 |

† 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) | 10 | $10,299–$28,501† | $20,204† | $57,351 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $9,581–$95,752†‡ | $20,968†‡ | $147,097 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,772–$81,701† | $79,848† | $194,677 |

† 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) | 16 | $1,366–$4,001†‡ | $2,707†‡ | $18,225 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,921–$16,374† | $7,431† | $165,100 |

† 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) | 5 | $1,683–$3,086 | $1,687 | $5,109 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $194,677 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $165,100 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $147,097 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $137,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $131,995 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $115,434 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $16,978 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $13,615‡ |

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

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 Rotella worth?

Across 662 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mimmo Rotella work is $4,426. The median Mimmo Rotella print sells for $745 across 216 lots. The median Mimmo Rotella work on paper sells for $4,222 across 41 lots. The median Mimmo Rotella painting sells for $20,871 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mimmo Rotella prints typically sell for $348–$1,187 (the middle half of 134 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mimmo Rotella prints typically sell for $537–$10,980 (the middle half of 28 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 Rotella print?

Based on 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mimmo Rotella print is $745. 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 Rotella's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mimmo Rotella print is $137,653.

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

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mimmo Rotella work on paper is $4,222. 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 Rotella's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mimmo Rotella work on paper is $165,100.

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

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mimmo Rotella painting is $20,871. 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 Rotella's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mimmo Rotella painting is $194,677.

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

Based on 134 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mimmo Rotella print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $655, 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 small Mimmo Rotella print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mimmo Rotella print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,199, 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 Rotella's auction record?

Mimmo Rotella's auction record is $1,560,455, set in 2016.

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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 Rotella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mimmo-rotella (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.