# Marco Sassone artist context and auction value notes Canonical page: https://appraisily.com/artist/marco-sassone/ Profile generated: 2026-05-03T02:36:00.732Z Quality: high confidence, strong sources ## Artist identity - Nationality: Italian, American - Movements: Influenced by expressionist tradition through Oskar Kokoschka lineage - Common media: Oil painting, Watercolor ## About Marco Sassone Marco Sassone (born 1942, Florence) is an Italian-American painter recognized for expressive landscapes, harbor scenes, and figurative works. He developed an interest in painting after moving to Florence as a youth and studied architectural drafting at the Istituto Galileo Galilei before turning to fine art full time. His formative training came under the Florentine painter Silvio Loffredo, himself a student of Oskar Kokoschka, which rooted Sassone's practice in a Central European expressionist tradition characterized by bold color and vigorous brushwork. Sassone relocated to the United States, where he has maintained a long career with exhibitions across North America and Europe. He was appointed to the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity (OMRI) and is listed in the Bénézit dictionary of artists. His official portfolio spans oil paintings, watercolors, and works on paper, with coastal and urban subjects recurring throughout his output. ## Common works and media Sassone is best known for oil paintings and watercolors depicting harbor views, coastal landscapes, cityscapes, and figurative compositions. His early career included watercolor sketches of Italian scenes. Works range from small-format studies on paper to large-scale canvases. Prints and reproductions of his paintings also circulate in the secondary market. ## Market and appraisal context Marco Sassone's secondary market shows 51 recorded auction lots (35 with disclosed prices) spanning 2006–2025, with realized prices ranging from $10 to $3,750. The price distribution is skewed: the median is $150 and the 75th percentile is $525, indicating that most lots sell at modest regional-auction levels. The top end—$1,000 to $3,750—is reached exclusively by original oil paintings on canvas, particularly harbor, coastal, and garden scenes sold at houses such as O'Gallerie and Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Prints, serigraphs, and lithographs cluster between $10 and $170 and account for the bulk of transaction volume. Sassone's work has passed through a wide range of houses including Abell Auction, Kaminski Auctions, EJ'S Auction & Appraisal, and at least one major house (Christie's), though the majority of volume is at U.S. regional auctioneers. Recent liquidity is thin: only one lot appeared in the trailing 12 months and three in the prior 12 months, suggesting limited current demand at auction. Collectors should interpret the wide price spread as medium-dependent: original oils command substantially more than multiples and works on paper. ## Auction-house-backed market evidence Marco Sassone's secondary market shows 51 recorded auction lots (35 with disclosed prices) spanning 2006–2025, with realized prices ranging from $10 to $3,750. The price distribution is skewed: the median is $150 and the 75th percentile is $525, indicating that most lots sell at modest regional-auction levels. The top end—$1,000 to $3,750—is reached exclusively by original oil paintings on canvas, particularly harbor, coastal, and garden scenes sold at houses such as O'Gallerie and Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Prints, serigraphs, and lithographs cluster between $10 and $170 and account for the bulk of transaction volume. Sassone's work has passed through a wide range of houses including Abell Auction, Kaminski Auctions, EJ'S Auction & Appraisal, and at least one major house (Christie's), though the majority of volume is at U.S. regional auctioneers. Recent liquidity is thin: only one lot appeared in the trailing 12 months and three in the prior 12 months, suggesting limited current demand at auction. Collectors should interpret the wide price spread as medium-dependent: original oils command substantially more than multiples and works on paper. ### Appraisal notes An Appraisily appraisal for a Marco Sassone work would cross-reference the submitted item's medium, dimensions, subject, signature, and condition against the recorded auction lot distribution above. Original oil paintings on canvas of harbor, coastal, or urban scenes sit in the upper tier of his market and should be compared to the $525–$3,750 realized-price band for similar works at O'Gallerie, Nadeau's, Broward Auction Gallery, and Thomaston Place. Serigraphs, screenprints, and lithographs should be benchmarked against the $10–$170 band, with artist proofs and signed/numbered editions at the higher end. Provenance documentation (gallery labels such as Wally Findlay Galleries, exhibition history, certificates of authenticity) can substantiate value. Edition details—edition size, proof status, and numbering—are critical for prints. Condition reports noting craquelure, fading, or restoration history directly affect valuation. The appraiser should also note whether a work was purchased directly from the artist or a recognized gallery, as this strengthens attribution confidence. ### Valuation factors - Medium: original oil on canvas commands $500–$3,750; serigraphs and lithographs cluster at $10–$170 - Subject: harbor, coastal, and Mediterranean scenes are Sassone's most recognized subjects and anchor his higher-priced lots - Size and format: small-format works on paper and multiples trade significantly below large-scale canvases - Provenance: gallery labels (e.g., Wally Findlay Galleries) and documented exhibition history strengthen value - Condition: unrestored original canvases in good condition are valued higher; prints should be examined for fading, foxing, or damage - Edition status: for prints, artist proofs and low-numbered editions in signed/numbered series carry a premium over open editions - Market liquidity: recent auction volume is low (1 lot in trailing 12 months), which can widen bid-ask spreads and make pricing less certain - Attribution: signed works with clear provenance are standard; unsigned orattributed-to works require additional authentication ### Collector notes - Sassone's auction market is accessible: most lots sell below $500, making his work obtainable at regional auctions and estate sales. Collectors seeking original oils should focus on harbor and coastal canvases, which represent the strongest segment of his market, and should expect to pay in the mid-hundreds to low thousands depending on size and condition. Serigraphs and lithographs are plentiful and affordable ($10–$170), suitable for decorative purposes, but offer limited investment upside. The presence of Christie's among recorded houses signals institutional recognition, though the vast majority of volume flows through U.S. regional houses. Provenance matters: works with Wally Findlay Galleries labels or documented exhibition history are easier to resell. Before purchasing, verify the medium carefully—many lots listed as 'Marco Sassone' are prints rather than original paintings, and the price difference is substantial. ### Market caveats - Only 35 of 51 recorded lots have disclosed prices; unsold and price-withheld lots are excluded from the distribution and may indicate reserve issues or weak demand for certain works. - Recent auction activity is thin (1 lot in the trailing 12 months), making current price benchmarks less reliable than the full 2006–2025 history. - Most recorded sales are at U.S. regional auction houses rather than major international houses, which can mean narrower buyer pools and more price volatility. - The existing artist profile cites 'over 900 auction records'; the Appraisily source pack covers 51 lots. The broader record set may include additional houses, categories, and price points not reflected here. - Prints and multiples are heavily represented in recent lots, which may skew the observed median downward relative to the original-oil segment of his market. - Currency is mixed: at least two lots (Westbridge Fine Art) are in CAD, not USD. Verify currency when comparing individual sale results. ### Market evidence sources - undefined: https://appraisily.com/api/scraper-search/artists/marco-sassone/seo-profile?recentLimit=24&relatedLimit=0 - undefined: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-marco-sassone-santa-lucia-serigraph-214-c-8f44aa1a22 - undefined: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-marco-sassone-italy-ca-canada-b-1942-oil-painting-59-c-ee8482da7e ## Appraisily data basis Appraisily artist pages combine independent artist-identity research from authority files and museum databases with auction records, sale dates, realized prices, and comparable lots when those records are available. Sources for this page include the Library of Congress Name Authority File, VIAF, RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, Wikidata, and the artist's official site. ## Sources - Library of Congress: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80026134 - VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/28365654/ - RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History: https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/259373 - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Sassone - Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3290166 - Marco Sassone: http://www.marcosassone.com