Alessandro Magnasco (1667–1749)
What is Alessandro Magnasco’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Alessandro Magnasco at 16 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,779 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,779–$10,303, n=7). The auction record is $75,921 for The raising of the cross (2021, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The raising of the cross | Oil on canvas | $75,921 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Friars warming up in front of the hearth | Oil on canvas | $66,280 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | The gable player training a monkey | Oil on canvas | $53,835 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | St. Anthony preaches to the fish | Oil on canvas | $30,148 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | The Penitent Magdalene | Oil Painting | $25,105 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1996 |
| 6 | The Nativity | Traces of black chalk, brush and brown and grey wash, heightened with white on blue paper | $17,920 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | The washing of the feet | Oil on canvas | $13,886 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Monk in a Landscape | Oil on canvas | $7,050 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2004 |
| 9 | Christ among the doctors | Oil on canvas | $7,027 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Frati cappuccini sarti | Olio su tela | $6,720 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $6,490 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $7,027 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,119 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Alessandro Magnasco is an Italian artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,720. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alessandro Magnasco sold in 2026 for $13,886, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alessandro Magnasco on OpeningBid →What is a Alessandro Magnasco work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alessandro Magnasco work is $6,720.
The median Alessandro Magnasco painting sells for $6,490 across 34 lots.
The median Alessandro Magnasco work on paper sells for $9,571 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alessandro Magnasco paintings typically sell for $4,779–$31,301 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $6,490†‡ | $75,921 | 64.2% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $9,571† | $17,920 | 75% | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,261–$4,689†‡ | $2,376†‡ | $13,886 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,779–$31,301†‡ | $11,563†‡ | $75,921 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $75,921 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $67,677† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $17,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,571† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alessandro Magnasco worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alessandro Magnasco work is $6,720. The median Alessandro Magnasco painting sells for $6,490 across 34 lots. The median Alessandro Magnasco work on paper sells for $9,571 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alessandro Magnasco paintings typically sell for $4,779–$31,301 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alessandro Magnasco painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alessandro Magnasco painting is $6,490. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alessandro Magnasco's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alessandro Magnasco painting is $75,921.
What is the average price of a medium Alessandro Magnasco painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alessandro Magnasco painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alessandro Magnasco's auction record?
Alessandro Magnasco's auction record is $75,921, set in 2021.
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