Maria Lai Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Maria Lai Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 16, 2026
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - DALL'ULTIMO DIARIO DI TERESA MUNDULA CRESPELLANI
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). DALL'ULTIMO DIARIO DI TERESA MUNDULA CRESPELLANI . The work is currently being archived with the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei. PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Private Collection, Rome. 19 x 19 x 1 cm. 1980.
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Sep. 16, 2026
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - UNTITLED
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). UNTITLED. signed, dated and dedicated ad personam on the reverse: signed and dedicated ad personam. The work is currently being archived with the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei. PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Private Collection, Rome. 35 x 52 cm. 1983.
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Sep. 16, 2026
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - UNTITLED
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). UNTITLED. signature and date The work is currently being archived at the Maria Lai Archives, Lanusei. PROVENANCE Gallery M77, Milan Private collection, Milan. 24,50 x 30,50 cm. 2003.
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Jul. 09, 2026
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Un filo nella notte, 1984
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
10 screenprint, numbered 48/50 cm 50 x 35 (each sheet size) Signed and dated in pencil lower right on each sheet
Finarte
Jun. 09, 2026
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Untitled, 1982
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
collage of colored papers, ink and xerography sewn with thread cm 33 x 23 Signed lower right: Lai '82
Finarte
May. 26, 2026
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013)
Est: €500 - €800
Curiosape, 2002; illustrated fairy tale book with embroidery on the cover, 28 x 24 cm, A.D. arte Duchamp Cagliari, in slipcase Provenance: private collection
Bozner Kunstauktionen
May. 13, 2026
MARIA LAI It was night outside
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
MARIA LAI It was night outside work containing the volume & Maria Lai, Outside It Was Night - The Nativity Scenes & ed. AD Arte Duchamp Cagliari 2004 2005 - cm. 38x38
Fidesarte Italia SRL
May. 13, 2026
MARIA LAI Country choir
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MARIA LAI Country choir signature and date on the back 1996 cm. 16x7 - h. cm. 58
Fidesarte Italia SRL
Apr. 27, 2026
LAI MARIA
Est: €95,000 - €150,000
MARIA LAI (1919-2013) Senza titolo 2006 tecnica mista (stoffa filo lana legno e tempera) cm 100x70 5x10 5 firmato con iniziali e datato sul lato destro in basso sul retro: timbro della Galleria L'Elefante Arte Contemporanea Treviso documento di autentica a cura dell'Archivio Maria Lai N.AA 034/19 Untitled 2006 mixed media (fabric thread wool wood and tempera) 39 37x27 75x4 13 in initialled and dated on the right side on the reverse: stamp of Galleria L'Elefante Arte Contemporanea Treviso certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai n.AA 034/19
Aste Boetto SRL
Apr. 21, 2026
LAI Maria, Untitled
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
LAI Maria, Untitled, 1997, engraved ceramic, cm 19,5x15,8x1,7 Certificate issued by Archivio Mario Lai, under no. AA 083/20
Ambrosiana Casa D'Aste
Apr. 21, 2026
LAI Maria, Untitled
Est: €14,000 - €18,000
LAI Maria, Untitled, 2010, thread, ink on fabric laid down on cardboard, cm 35x50 Certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai, under no. AA 045/23 Collezione privata, Udine M77 Gallery, Milano Signed, dated "Lai, 2010" (lower right)
Ambrosiana Casa D'Aste
Apr. 16, 2026
Sotto il cielo stellato
Est: €400 - €500
Firma e data a matita in basso a destra P.d'a. in basso a sinistra In basso una dedica ad personam
Mediartrade
Feb. 11, 2026
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - PRESEPE
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). PRESEPE . within a plexiglass case The work is accompanied by a certificate of archiving issued by the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei, with the number AA119/25. PROVENANCE Gift from the artist to Giuseppina Cuccu Private collection, Rome. 40 x 25,50 x 30 cm.
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Feb. 11, 2026
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - DIPINTO (SECOND HALF OF THE 1960s)
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). DIPINTO (SECOND HALF OF THE 1960s). The work is accompanied by a certificate of archiving from the Maria Lai Archives, Lanusei, edited by Eva Maria Borzoni. 54 x 73 cm.
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Dec. 17, 2025
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - MISURARE L'UNIVERSO
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). MISURARE L'UNIVERSO. signature and date size: 49.5 x 68.7 cm The work is accompanied by a copy of the certificate of archiving from the Maria Lai Archives, Lanusei EXHIBITION Generazione anni dieci, II Biennale d'Arte contemporanea, Palazzo Vescovile, Rieti, October 10 - November 21, 1982. PROVENANCE Private collection, Cagliari. 76,50 x 57 cm. 1982.
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Dec. 05, 2025
Maria Lai (1919 Ulassai – Cardedu 2013) – Ohne Titel (Untitled)
Est: €12,000 - €15,000
Black cotton thread on linen. (19)92. Approx. 18 x 23 cm. Signed and dated lower right.
Karl & Faber
Dec. 04, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Angel, 1973
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
painted wood, polychrome glazed ceramic, gold paint and gold and silver threads cm 17.5 x 10 x 10 PROVENANCE Rome, private collection Artwork registered in the Archivio Maria Lai Photo certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai
Finarte
Dec. 04, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Girl's face, 60s
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
terracotta cm 22.5 x 18 x 20 PROVENANCE Rome, private collection Artwork registered in the Archivio Maria Lai Photo certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai
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Dec. 04, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Little girl with dolls, 60s
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
oil on canvas cm 70 x 50 PROVENANCE Rome, private collection Artwork registered in the Archivio Maria Lai Photo certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai
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Dec. 03, 2025
LAI, Maria (Italian, 1919-2013) Untitled. (Figure on a Bran...
Est: $800 - $1,200
LAI, Maria (Italian, 1919-2013) Untitled. (Figure on a Branch). Jute, synthetic stone, found branch, gold paint and glitter. Surface dirt and light dust. Placement of figure on branch is unclear. Bent nail underneath figure still attached. Figure 5 ½ x 5 x 3 ½”. Overall 6 ½ x 12 ½ x 4”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 03, 2025
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - PAGINA NERA
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). PAGINA NERA. at the back: signature, date, and label with date and title. The work is accompanied by a certificate of archiving issued by the Maria Lai Archives, Lanusei. EXHIBITIONS Maria Lai - Totems and Amulets, Galleria Il Millennio, Rome, December 10, 1999 - January 30, 2000. PROVENANCE Private collection, Rome . 27 x 35 x 7,50 cm. 1987.
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Dec. 02, 2025
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - UNTITLED, SECOND HALF OF THE 1950s
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). UNTITLED, SECOND HALF OF THE 1950s. Signature The work is accompanied by a certificate of archiving from the Maria Lai Archives, Lanusei. 52 x 69 cm.
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Nov. 26, 2025
Maria Lai "Spiritello" 1991 white enamel and tempera on ceramic in frame by the artist 16.5x4.5x2 cm Signed on the reverse Provenance Private collection, Milan This work is accompanied by certificate of authenticity on photograph issued b...
Est: €500 - €600
(ULASSAI 1919 - CARDEDU 2013) "Spiritello" 1991 white enamel and tempera on ceramic in frame by the artist 16.5x4.5x2 cm Signed on the reverse Provenance Private collection, Milan This work is accompanied by certificate of authenticity on photograph issued by the Maria Lai Archive, Cagliari, no. AA054/18 IT "Spiritello" 1996 smalto bianco e tempera su ceramica in cornice dell'artista cm 16,5x4,5x2 Firmato al retro Provenienza Collezione privata, Milano Opera accompagnata da certificato di autenticità su fotografia rilasciato dall'Archivio Maria Lai, Cagliari, con il n. AA054/18
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Nov. 26, 2025
Maria Lai “Untitled” 1990 string, enamel, and tempera on ceramic 24.5x19x1 cm Signed and dated 90 on the reverse Provenance Private collection, Milan This work is accompanied by certificate of authenticity on photograph issued by the Mari...
Est: €800 - €1,200
(ULASSAI 1919 - CARDEDU 2013) “Untitled” 1990 string, enamel, and tempera on ceramic 24.5x19x1 cm Signed and dated 90 on the reverse Provenance Private collection, Milan This work is accompanied by certificate of authenticity on photograph issued by the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei, no. AA044/19 IT "Senza titolo" 1990 spago, smalto e tempera su ceramica cm 24,5x19x1 Firmato e datato 90 al retro Provenienza Collezione privata, Milano Opera accompagnata da certificato di autenticità su fotografia rilasciato dall'Archivio Maria Lai, Lanusei, con il n. AA044/19
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Nov. 25, 2025
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - CA' DE JANAS
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). CA' DE JANAS. Signature, date on each sheet and on the colophon. ex.2/30 Printer: International School of Graphics of Venice This book contains seven engravings by Maria Lai and a text by Elio Pecora, created using photoengraving with hand-engraved details by the artist. TOTAL EDITION 30 copies numbered in Arabic numerals on handmade cotton paper. PROVENANCE Enrico Astuni Gallery, Bologna Private collection, Fano. 44 x 30 cm. 1996.
Capitolium Art
Nov. 12, 2025
Maria Lai, Presepe
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Maria Lai Presepe 1960 jute, straw, wire, paint largest: 6 h x 3 w in (15 x 8 cm) smallest: 3 h x 5 w in (8 x 13 cm) Work is comprised of twelve figures and can be arranged in a variety of compositions. Provenance: Minerva Auctions, Rome, Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, 17 November 2017, Lot 165 | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from New York City.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 12, 2025
Maria Lai, Presepio
Est: $18,000 - $24,000
Maria Lai Presepio 1956-2000 ceramic and string, LED lights, painted wood overall: 16 h x 787.5 w x 7.25 d in (41 x 2000 x 18 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Italy | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 12, 2025
MARIA LAI AVE
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
signature and date lower right
Fidesarte Italia SRL
Nov. 12, 2025
MARIA LAI MUSIC-MAKING ANGELS
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
signature and date lower center
Fidesarte Italia SRL
Oct. 21, 2025
MARIA LAI
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013 Senza titolo, 2005 Tecnica mista, stoffa inchiostro e filo, cm 17 x 14 Firmato e datato in basso a destra Autentica su fotografia dell'Archivio MAria Lai, n°AA067/24
Wannenes Art Auctions
Oct. 08, 2025
Lai Maria, Il dio distratto. Il dono delle piccole fate. [Cagliari: A.D. arte Duchamp, 2006].
Est: €50 - €100
In-4° (mm 323x280). All'interno riprodotte a colori numerose tele di Maria Lai, anche a doppia pagina, di cui una con decorazione cucita a mano con filo bianco dall'Artista. Una piegatura al margine inferiore esterno di tutto il volume, altrimenti ottima copia. Brossura editoriale illustrata, con una decorazione cucita a mano con filo di lana azzurro al piatto anteriore. Entro custodia editoriale in cartonato, con il nome dell'Artista in argento al piatto anteriore. Tracce d'uso. (1)
Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
Jul. 10, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Untitled, 1979
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
xerocopy, thread, embroidery inside original plastic case cm 30,5 x 40,5 (plastic case included) Signed and dated on the reverse: Lai 79
Finarte
Jul. 10, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Untitled, 1979
Est: €1,800 - €2,500
xerocopy, thread, embroidery inside original plastic case cm 30,5 x 40,5 (plastic case included) Signed and dated on the reverse: Lai 79 Work in the process of being registered with Fondazione Maria Lai, Lanusei.
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Jul. 02, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Nativity scene composed by 9 juta figurines, late 60s
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
jute canvas, iron wire Artwork registered in the Archivio Maria Lai Photo certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai
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Jul. 02, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919 - Cardedu 2013) - Pagina in stoffa e filo, 1992
Est: €7,000 - €10,000
mixed media: fabric, thread, tempera 21 x 17 cm Signed and dated lower right: Lai 92 PROVENANCE Milan, M77 Gallery; private collection Artwork registered in the Archivio Maria Lai Photo certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai
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Jun. 25, 2025
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - DALL'ULTIMO DIARIO DI TERESA MUNDULA CRESPELLANI
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). DALL'ULTIMO DIARIO DI TERESA MUNDULA CRESPELLANI. signature, date, title The work is accompanied by a certificate of archiving from the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei PROVENANCE Private collection, Cagliari The work belongs to a series of sewn books which constitute a tribute by Maria Lai to her dear friend Teresa Mundula who passed away in 1980. The booklets were intended for close family members, Teresa's four daughters and their children. In this work the The artist reworked some pages of Mundula's last diary, creating photocopies in blue-sky shades, embellished with tone-on-tone stitching and threads, adding some photos of Mundula and her sisters to the writing.. 19 x 19 cm. 1980.
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Jun. 11, 2025
MARIA LAI Emilio, 1980
Est: €7,000 - €9,000
MARIA LAI 1919 - 2013 Emilio, 1980 Paper, canvas, ink, wire, cm 7,5 x 5 x 1,5 Signed and dated on the back Archival certificate by Archivio Maria Lai, Lanusei n. AA 053/19 PROVENANCE Private collection
Martini Studio d'Arte
May. 28, 2025
Maria Lai "Untitled" 1987 serigraphy with wire intervention cm 32x64 Signed and dated 87 lower right Provenance Private collection, Milan This work is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity issued by the Maria Lai Archive, Lan...
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
(ULASSAI 1919 - CARDEDU 2013) "Untitled" 1987 serigraphy with wire intervention cm 32x64 Signed and dated 87 lower right Provenance Private collection, Milan This work is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity issued by the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei, with No. AA154/19 IT "Senza titolo" 1987 serigrafia con intervento in filo cm 32x64 Firmato e datato 87 in basso a destra Provenienza Collezione privata, Milano Opera accompagnata da certificato di autenticità su fotografia rilasciato dall’Archivio Maria Lai, Lanusei, con il n. AA154/19
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May. 07, 2025
MARIA LAI IT WAS NIGHT OUTSIDE
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
Work containing volume "Maria Lai, Outside was night The nativity scenes" ed. AD Arte Duchamp Cagliari 2004
Fidesarte Italia SRL
May. 07, 2025
MARIA LAI UNTITLED
Est: €3,000 - €3,500
signature and date lower right and on the back
Fidesarte Italia SRL
May. 06, 2025
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013) - FUORI ERA NOTTE, 2005
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
LAI MARIA (1919 - 2013). FUORI ERA NOTTE, 2005. signature, title and signature the work is being archived at the Maria Lai Archive, Lanusei PROVENANCE Private collection, Cagliari. 35,50 x 45 cm.
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Apr. 14, 2025
LAI MARIA
Est: €25,000 - €30,000
MARIA LAI (1919-2013) Telo di Maria Pietra (primi anni 90) stoffa e filo cm 268x32 5 certificato di autenticità dell'Archivio Maria Lai N. AA 027/23 provenienza: donato all'attuale proprietario direttamente dall'artista Telo di Maria Pietra (early nineties) fabric and thread 105 51x12 79 in certificate of authenticity by Archivio Maria Lai n. AA027/23 provenance: gift from the artist to the present owner
Aste Boetto SRL
Apr. 05, 2025
Maria Lai (Ulassai, 1919 - Cardedu, 2013) - Senza titolo, 1964
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Scultura in terracotta, firmata e datata sul lato. cm. 20x18x8,5
Pananti Casa D'Aste SRL
Feb. 26, 2025
Maria Lai
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Maria Lai, Il Dio astratto, 1994, Libro illustrato con ricamo sulla copertina, cm 32x28, Edizione 1994, Confezione originale
Arte Investimenti
Dec. 05, 2024
MARIA LAI (ULASSAI 1919-CARDEDU 2013), NATIVITY
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
MARIA LAI (Ulassai 1919-Cardedu 2013) Nativity 1982 Collage of paper and wire on xerography 33 x 23 cm Signed and dated lower right: Lai, 82 Authentication by Archivio Maria Lai, archive n. AA 053/24. Lanusei, 7th October 2024 Excellent conditions, framed with glass
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Dec. 03, 2024
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919-Cardedu 2013) - Doppia pagina in stoffa, 2006
Est: €7,000 - €9,000
mixed media (fabric, thread, tempera) cm 22 x 30 Signed and dated lower right: Lai 06 Work registered with Archivio Maria Lai, Lanusei (NU). Photo certificate of authenticity issued by Archivio Maria Lai, Lanusei (NU).
Finarte
Dec. 03, 2024
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919-Cardedu 2013) - Untitled, 1979
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
xerocopy, thread, embroidery inside original plastic case cm 30,5 x 40,5 (plastic case included) Signed and dated on the reverse: Lai 79
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Nov. 13, 2024
Maria Lai (Ulassai 1919-Cardedu 2013) - Angel
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
jute canvas, twine, wire, glitter, gold paint and synthetic colored stones 37.5 x 12 x 12 cm Artwork registered in the Archivio Maria Lai Photo certificate issued by Archivio Maria Lai
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