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# Umberto Mariani (b. 1936)

## What is Umberto Mariani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Umberto Mariani at 27 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,717 including buyer’s premium (middle half $994–$2,050, n=16). The auction record is $64,376 for Senza titolo (peinture vinyl et sable sur feuille de plomb) (2016, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senza titolo (peinture vinyl et sable sur feuille de plomb), 2016 | Peinture vinyl et sable sur feuille de plomb | $64,376 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | Taghelmoust-Il Velo | Vinyl and sand on lead leaf | $61,647 | Sotheby's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | La forma celata, 2015 | Vinyl paint and sand on lead | $61,405 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Taghelmoust: il Velo, 2013 | Vinyl, sand on lead sheet | $50,996 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2009 | Signée | $17,739 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | La promenade de Phantomas | Acrilico su tela | $16,145 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 7 | LA FORMA CELATA, 2014 | Vinyl paint and sand on lead | $13,034 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (vinyl and sand on lead sheet), 2015 | Vinyl and sand on lead sheet | $12,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | Appassionato Tango, 1936 | Acrylic and enamel on canvas | $11,807 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2025 |
| 10 | La forma celata, vinyl and sand on lead, 1936 | — | $11,219 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $5,583 |
| Paintings | 29 | $2,709 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $9,707 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,616 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,947 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Umberto Mariani is an Italian artist with 264 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,750. 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 Umberto Mariani sold in 2025 for $11,806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Umberto Mariani work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Mariani work is $3,750.

The median Umberto Mariani painting sells for $2,107 across 35 lots.

The median Umberto Mariani print sells for $114 across 3 lots.

The median Umberto Mariani work on paper sells for $242 across 2 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 | 5 | $114 | $124 | 60% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 40 | $2,107† | $64,376 | 87.5% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $242† | $396† | 50% | 2021-12-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,733 | $2,733 | 50% | 2022-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $84,438† | $106,250† | — | 2016-10-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Umberto Mariani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $114 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $2,107, record $64,376. A typical Umberto Mariani painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $84,438.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,232–$2,285 | $1,947 | $9,087 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,806–$3,697† | $2,709† | $64,376 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $64,376 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $61,405 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $396† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $124 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $114 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $87† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Umberto Mariani worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Umberto Mariani work is $3,750. The median Umberto Mariani painting sells for $2,107 across 35 lots. The median Umberto Mariani print sells for $114 across 3 lots. The median Umberto Mariani work on paper sells for $242 across 2 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 Umberto Mariani painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Umberto Mariani painting is $2,107. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Umberto Mariani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Umberto Mariani painting is $64,376.

### What is the average price of a medium Umberto Mariani painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Umberto Mariani painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Umberto Mariani's auction record?

Umberto Mariani's auction record is $106,250, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $106,250 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Umberto Mariani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/umberto-mariani (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.