Nicola De Maria (b. 1954)
What is Nicola De Maria’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 193 auction results for Nicola De Maria at 29 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,785 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,808–$32,167, n=21). The auction record is $204,641 for Stelle Con Angeli + Luce + Spirito Bianco (2012, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stelle Con Angeli + Luce + Spirito Bianco | Oil on canvas | $204,641 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 2 | Testa di Fuoco Spirito Bianco Musica Internaaaaa, 1988-89 | Oil paint | $151,168 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 3 | Fatato Regno dei Fiori Sempre Regno dei Fiori | — | $133,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Ascolta il suono e la musica del regno dei fiori, olio su tela, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $108,614 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Musica del mare, 1990 | Titrée au dos sur le châssis "musica del mare" | $103,914 | Artcurial | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | Vivo Qui, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $103,408 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Universo senza Bombe, 1984 | Mixed media on canvas | $84,545 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Musica del mare, 1989 | Oil paint | $82,951 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Universo senza Bombe, 1954 | Acrylic paint | $82,942 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 10 | Regno dei Fiori, 1984 | Titrée en haut à droite "Regno dei Fiori" | $82,346 | Artcurial | Dec 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $28,244 |
| Other | 36 | $9,200 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $7,121 |
| Prints | 5 | $624 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $48,978 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $25,697 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $7,600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 193 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicola De Maria is an Italian artist with 294 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,793. 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 Nicola De Maria sold in 2026 for $34,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola De Maria work is $13,793.
The median Nicola De Maria painting sells for $22,827 across 77 lots.
The median Nicola De Maria work on paper sells for $4,844 across 38 lots.
The median Nicola De Maria print sells for $1,079 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicola De Maria paintings typically sell for $14,462–$37,357 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Nicola De Maria work on papers typically sell for $2,997–$6,625 (the middle half of 27 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 | 19 | $1,079†‡ | $24,519† | 84.2% | 2026-05-13 |
| Paintings | 90 | $22,827†‡ | $204,641 | 85.6% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $4,844†‡ | $49,496 | 82.6% | 2026-05-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $103,661 | $204,641 | — | 2024-04-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicola De Maria's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,079 with 84.2% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $22,827, record $204,641. A typical Nicola De Maria painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $103,661.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $483–$2,100‡ | $748‡ | $6,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $548–$2,307†‡ | $1,650†‡ | $24,519† |
† 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) | 24 | $13,506–$18,332†‡ | $16,581†‡ | $35,275 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $14,462–$37,357†‡ | $25,697†‡ | $60,960 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $29,093–$76,586†‡ | $44,154†‡ | $204,641 |
† 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) | 27 | $2,997–$6,625†‡ | $4,754†‡ | $15,781† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,673–$8,383‡ | $5,917‡ | $49,496 |
† 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 | 2012 | $204,641 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $151,168 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $49,496 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $24,519† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $15,781† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $8,029‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicola De Maria worth?
Across 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola De Maria work is $13,793. The median Nicola De Maria painting sells for $22,827 across 77 lots. The median Nicola De Maria work on paper sells for $4,844 across 38 lots. The median Nicola De Maria print sells for $1,079 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicola De Maria paintings typically sell for $14,462–$37,357 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Nicola De Maria work on papers typically sell for $2,997–$6,625 (the middle half of 27 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 Nicola De Maria painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola De Maria painting is $22,827. 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 Nicola De Maria's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola De Maria painting is $204,641.
What is the average price of a Nicola De Maria work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola De Maria work on paper is $4,844. 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 Nicola De Maria's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola De Maria work on paper is $49,496.
What is the average price of a Nicola De Maria print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola De Maria print is $1,079. 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 Nicola De Maria's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola De Maria print is $24,519. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,519 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Nicola De Maria painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicola De Maria painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,697, 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 Nicola De Maria work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicola De Maria work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,754, 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 Nicola De Maria's auction record?
Nicola De Maria's auction record is $204,641, set in 2012.
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