Annibale Carracci (1560–1609)
What is Annibale Carracci’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Annibale Carracci at 31 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $611 including buyer’s premium (middle half $514–$2,210, n=11). The auction record is $6,063,500 for The Madonna and Child with Saint Lucy and the Young Saint John the Baptist (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Madonna and Child with Saint Lucy and the Young Saint John the Baptist | Painting | $6,063,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Study of a Tree, 1600 | Pen and brown ink over black chalk | $863,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | The Return from the Flight into Egypt | Oil paint | $485,100 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | The Return from the Flight into Egypt | Oil paint | $422,500 | Christie's | Jan 2011 |
| 5 | A large tree on a rise | Black chalk | $288,500 | Christie's | Jan 1999 |
| 6 | Self Portrait | Self-portrait | $133,474 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | The Madonna and Sleeping Child with the Infant Baptist (‘Il Silenzio’) | Black chalk | $129,879 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Felicity and Fortune | Pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk | $113,400 | Sotheby's | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | The Ecstasy of Saint Francis | Oil paint | $112,500 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Madonna con San Giorgio, tempera on paper | — | $86,739 | Dorotheum | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $11,027 |
| Paintings | 17 | $7,455 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $4,956 |
| Prints | 25 | $937 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $11,603 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,616 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Annibale Carracci is an Italian artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,437. 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 Annibale Carracci sold in 2026 for $66,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Annibale Carracci work is $2,437.
The median Annibale Carracci print sells for $799 across 40 lots.
The median Annibale Carracci painting sells for $4,694 across 31 lots.
The median Annibale Carracci work on paper sells for $5,942 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Annibale Carracci prints typically sell for $433–$1,335 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Annibale Carracci work on papers typically sell for $2,267–$25,200 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 67 | $799†‡ | $22,639 | 59.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 53 | $4,694†‡ | $6.1M | 58.5% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $5,942‡ | $863,600 | 79.1% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $242,223‡ | $6.1M | — | 2026-02-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Annibale Carracci's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (67 lots) median $799 with 59.7% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $4,694, record $6,063,500. A typical Annibale Carracci painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $242,223.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $433–$1,335†‡ | $765†‡ | $6,460‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,811–$35,223†‡ | $7,449†‡ | $195,946‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $707–$40,492†‡ | $2,437†‡ | $6.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $2,267–$25,200‡ | $5,942‡ | $863,600 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $6.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $863,600 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $485,100 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $288,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $22,639 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $6,460‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Annibale Carracci worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Annibale Carracci work is $2,437. The median Annibale Carracci print sells for $799 across 40 lots. The median Annibale Carracci painting sells for $4,694 across 31 lots. The median Annibale Carracci work on paper sells for $5,942 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Annibale Carracci prints typically sell for $433–$1,335 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Annibale Carracci work on papers typically sell for $2,267–$25,200 (the middle half of 33 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 Annibale Carracci print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Annibale Carracci print is $799. 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 Annibale Carracci's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Annibale Carracci print is $22,639.
What is the average price of a Annibale Carracci painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Annibale Carracci painting is $4,694. 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 Annibale Carracci's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Annibale Carracci painting is $6,063,500.
What is the average price of a Annibale Carracci work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Annibale Carracci work on paper is $5,942. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Annibale Carracci's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Annibale Carracci work on paper is $863,600.
What is the average price of a small Annibale Carracci print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Annibale Carracci print (small (under 50 cm)) is $765, 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 the average price of a small Annibale Carracci work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Annibale Carracci work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Annibale Carracci's auction record?
Annibale Carracci's auction record is $6,063,500, set in 2019.
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