Mario Prassinos Auction Prices and Value Guide
Mario Prassinos auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 470 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Mario Prassinos auction prices: quick answer
Mario Prassinos auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Mario Prassinos
- Source records
- 470
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Mario Prassinos
Mario Prassinos (1916–1985) was a French modernist painter, printmaker, illustrator, and stage designer of Greek-Italian descent. Born in Constantinople (now Istanbul), he moved to France as a child and was naturalized as a French citizen in 1949. Prassinos worked across an unusually broad range of media — painting, engraving, illustration, scenography, sculpture, and textile art — and became a recognized figure in twentieth-century French art. His work is held in major institutional collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Prassinos also pursued writing, and his literary output complemented his visual practice throughout his career. Collectors encounter his work most often through prints and illustrated editions, though his paintings and stage designs also appear on the market.
French Modernismpaintingprintmaking (engraving)illustrationstage design (scenography)
Common works and media
Prassinos produced engravings and other prints, oil and mixed-media paintings, book illustrations, stage and theater set designs, sculptural works, and textile pieces. Prints — especially etchings and lithographs — are the most frequently encountered medium at auction. Illustrated books and portfolios bearing his visual contributions also circulate among collectors.
Market and appraisal context
Mario Prassinos's work appears regularly at auction, with engraved prints and illustrated books being the most commonly traded categories. Paintings are less frequently offered and may command different levels of interest depending on period, size, and provenance. Stage designs and textile works represent a niche collecting area. As with many twentieth-century French artists, factors such as attribution, edition size for prints, condition, exhibition history, and documented provenance can materially affect appraisal outcomes. Institutional holdings, including works at MoMA, add credibility but do not directly predict market value.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; market observations are inferred from the artist's documented media and auction catalog references in RKD.
- Collectors should verify attribution, edition details, and condition with a qualified appraiser.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- RKD (Netherlands Institute for Art History) library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- VIAF library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Mario Prassinos 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.
Can Appraisily value my Mario Prassinos artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.