Antonio Mancini Auction Prices and Value Guide

Antonio Mancini auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 341 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Antonio Mancini auction prices: quick answer

Antonio Mancini auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Antonio Mancini
Source records
341
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Antonio Mancini

Antonio Mancini (1852–1930) was an Italian painter, pastelist, and draftsman recognized for his realist approach and expressive technique. Born in Albano Laziale near Rome, he trained in the academic tradition of late 19th-century Italy and developed a distinctive style marked by bold brushwork and rich impasto. Mancini's work drew attention across Europe during his lifetime, and he exhibited internationally, gaining admirers among collectors and fellow artists. His subjects ranged from portraits and genre scenes to figure studies, often capturing the character and texture of everyday Italian life. Works by Mancini are held in major public collections, including the Tate in London, and he is catalogued by the Getty Union List of Artist Names (ULAN), the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, and the Library of Congress. His prolific output and sustained auction presence make him a familiar name in the European painting market.

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Common works and media

Mancini is most commonly encountered at auction as an oil painter, with works ranging from portraits and figure studies to genre scenes of Italian street life and domestic interiors. Pastel portraits and figure drawings also appear with some frequency. His canvases vary widely in scale, from intimate cabinet-size works to larger exhibition pieces. Collectors may also encounter preparatory studies and sketches in charcoal or graphite. Editioned prints are not a significant part of his output; the auction market is dominated by unique works on canvas and paper.

Market and appraisal context

Mancini's work appears regularly at auction, with over 340 documented lots, reflecting a robust secondary market spanning oil paintings, pastels, and works on paper. Key factors that influence appraisal include the medium (oils generally command higher values than pastels or drawings), subject matter, dimensions, provenance, and condition. His experimental surface techniques can raise conservation concerns that buyers and appraisers should assess. Comparable public auction results from major houses provide the most reliable benchmarks for individual works. Attribution should be verified, as Mancini's style had imitators among his Italian contemporaries.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • 19th Century European Paintings
  • Old Master & 19th Century Drawings

Value drivers

  1. Medium (oil, pastel, or drawing) significantly affects value
  2. Subject matter, dimensions, date of execution, and provenance are key appraisal factors
  3. 341 documented auction appearances indicate a well-represented secondary market

Appraisal caveats

  • Attribution should be confirmed as Mancini's style was sometimes imitated by contemporaries in late 19th-century Italian painting circles.
  • Condition reports are essential; Mancini's experimental techniques, including his use of a graticola (grid system) and heavy impasto, can present conservation issues that materially affect value.
  • Market context is based on auction presence signals and institutional holdings; comparable public auction records should be consulted for individual lot appraisal.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Antonio Mancini worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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