Mario Radice Auction Prices and Value Guide

Mario Radice auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 277 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Mario Radice auction prices: quick answer

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

Artist
Mario Radice
Source records
277
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Mario Radice

Mario Radice (1898–1987) was an Italian painter, pastelist, and sculptor born in Como, recognized as a significant figure in twentieth-century Italian abstract art. Active from the interwar period onward, Radice developed a refined geometric and chromatic language rooted in neoconstructivist principles. His work aligns with the broader European tendency toward non-objective art, and he is frequently associated with the Como school of abstraction, a circle of artists who advanced rationalist and constructivist aesthetics in northern Italy during the 1930s and beyond. Radice worked across painting and pastel, with the human figure serving as a recurring subject even as his style moved toward pure abstraction. His contributions are documented in major art-historical reference works including Bénézit, Vollmer, and the Witt Checklist, and his identity is established across multiple library authority files.

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Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers may encounter Mario Radice works in oil on canvas or panel, pastel on paper, and mixed-media compositions. His output includes abstract geometric paintings, constructivist compositions, and figurative studies. Works range from small-format works on paper to larger canvases. Prints or multiples may also appear, though painting and pastel constitute the primary documented media.

Market and appraisal context

Mario Radice’s work appears with moderate regularity at auction, predominantly as abstract paintings and works on paper. Key factors in appraisal include the work’s medium and date, with mature-period neoconstructivist compositions generally drawing the strongest collector interest. Provenance continuity, exhibition history, and condition reports are essential for accurate valuation. Attribution should be confirmed through expert review, as Radice’s estate and catalogue outputs are not comprehensively digitized in a single public resource. Collectors encountering Radice works should request comparable public auction results and, where possible, reference RKD or Getty ULAN records to support identity and attribution claims.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War and Contemporary Art
  • Modern and Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Value drivers

  1. Attribution and authenticity are primary factors; works should be verified against documented provenance
  2. Medium and period affect value: abstract paintings from his mature neoconstructivist phase are the most recognized
  3. Condition, provenance history, and exhibition or publication history influence appraisal

Appraisal caveats

  • Market data for Mario Radice is limited in the available source pack; appraisal should reference recent comparable public auction records and expert attribution review.
  • The 277 recorded lots in the Appraisily database suggest moderate auction presence, but realized prices were not available in the collected sources.

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 Mario Radice 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 Radice artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.