What is a Mario Schifano work worth?
1934–1998 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 239 priced auction sales, works by Mario Schifano have sold for a median of $3,840Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $804Sign up free to see and $17,342Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $4,263Sign up free to see across 177 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Mario Schifano prices by medium
- Auction results
- 1,007
- Sold rate
- 24%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2026
- Median price
- $3.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $440kSign up free to see WHEN I REMEMBER GIACOMO BALLA, NEW YORK CITY (DITTICO), Capitolium Art, Oct 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints | 55 | $292–$877Sign up free to see | $437Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1.8k–$5.6kSign up free to see | $2.7kSign up free to see |
| Photographs | 22 | $304–$608Sign up free to see | $422Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 17 | $8.5k–$35.4kSign up free to see | $17.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Pananti (560), Capitolium Art (213), Pandolfini (99)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 23 | $313–$641Sign up free to see | $423Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 48 | $356–$4.2kSign up free to see | $2.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 141 | $1.6k–$18.3kSign up free to see | $5.8kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 26 | $12k–$49kSign up free to see | $36.8kSign up free to see |
Recent Mario Schifano sales
- SENZA TITOLO (1979-1980) — $2,326Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, Sep 15, 2026
- PAESAGGIO ANEMICO (FINE ANNI '70) — $20,099Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, Jun 30, 2026
- CUBA (H'S PLACE 1954) — $45,941Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, Jun 30, 2026
- 1 X 100 INFORMAZIONE (1985-86) — $8,835Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, May 5, 2026
- RITRATTO PER SIMPATIA (PRIMA META' ANNI '80) — $3,387Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, May 5, 2026
- SENZA TITOLO (SECONDA META' ANNI '80) — $4,123Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, May 5, 2026
- SENZA TITOLO — $5,006Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, May 5, 2026
- SENZA TITOLO — $9,129Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, May 5, 2026
Questions about Mario Schifano prices
What is a Mario Schifano work worth?
Based on 239 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Mario Schifano have sold for a median of $3,840, and half of them sold between $804 and $17,342. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Mario Schifano sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $440,332 for “WHEN I REMEMBER GIACOMO BALLA, NEW YORK CITY (DITTICO)” at Capitolium Art in October 2025.
Which Mario Schifano medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $17,284 (17 sales).
How often do Mario Schifano works sell at auction?
24% of the 1,007 lots recorded between 2007 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Mario Schifano work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 1,007 lots by Mario Schifano recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 239 found a buyer (24%).
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