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# Renzo Mongiardino (1917–1998)

## What is Renzo Mongiardino’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Renzo Mongiardino at 4 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,859 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,840–$20,037, n=6). The auction record is $51,076 for A PAIR OF ITALIAN SPECIMEN MARBLE-INSET EBONIZED AND LINE-INLAID OBELISKS (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A PAIR OF ITALIAN SPECIMEN MARBLE-INSET EBONIZED AND LINE-INLAID OBELISKS | Specimen marble-inset ebonized and line-inlaid obelisks with porphyry, rouge griotte, verde antico, porfido verde, alabastro fiorito, Spanish brocatelle and Siena on a stepped square base | $51,076 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 2 | Bibliothèque en érable sycomore et hêtre peint, vers 1980, attribuée à Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998), circa 1980 | Tin | $27,877 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | A pair of marbles, painted wood and mother-of-pearl obelisks, attributed to Renzo Mongiardino, last third of 20th century | Marbles and painted wood | $23,255 | Sotheby's | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | A Pair of Marble Veneered and Ebonized Bookcases, Designed by Renzo Mongiardino, Circa 1987, circa 1987 | Marble veneered and ebonized | $10,795 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | A pair of rattan sofas for maison Vittorio Bonacina, modern edition | Sofas | $10,382 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | PAIRE DE LAMPADAIRES DU XXe SIECLE, 20th century | En métal chromé, cuivré et doré, le fût centré d'une bague, montée à l'électricité | $7,566 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Guéridon en marqueterie de palissandre de Rio, olivier, noyer, ébène des Indes, loupe d'érable et palmier, XXe siècle, attribué à Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998), XXe siècle | Lin | $7,336 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Suite de quatre chaises en rotin pour la maison Vittorio Bonacina, édition moderne | Laque | $6,674 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Trois tables bout de canapé en bois laqué noir et or, vers 1980, attribuées à Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998), circa 1980 | Tin | $6,603 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | ENSEMBLE DE TROIS TABLES GIGOGNES, 1970 | Tin | $4,113 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $6,638 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,795 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $6,638 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Renzo Mongiardino is an Italian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,336. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Renzo Mongiardino sold in 2026 for $23,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Renzo Mongiardino work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renzo Mongiardino work is $7,336.

The median Renzo Mongiardino sculpture sells for $27,189 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $27,189 | $51,076 | — | 2023-08-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $51,076 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,302 |

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 Renzo Mongiardino worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renzo Mongiardino work is $7,336. The median Renzo Mongiardino sculpture sells for $27,189 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Renzo Mongiardino's auction record?

Renzo Mongiardino's auction record is $51,076, set in 2004.

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

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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.