Antonio Canova (1757–1822)
What is Antonio Canova’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 283 auction results for Antonio Canova at 71 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,038 including buyer’s premium (middle half $766–$6,022, n=24). The auction record is $137,243 for Psyche (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psyche | Marble | $137,243 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | Les Danseuses | Bronze | $55,632 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Pauline Borghese | White marble figure reclining on a polychrome and parcel-gilt wood bed, on a later white-painted plinth | $53,069 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 4 | T. Adrien, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Italian or French, 19th century, 19th century | Carrare marble bust; on a marble pedestal | $46,769 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Pauline Borghese as Venus Victrix, 19th century | Marble | $43,306 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | Danzatrice con le mani sui fianchi and Danzatrice col dito al mento, 19th Century | Alabaster, on marble bases | $38,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Sleeping Nymph | Marble | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Mars and Venus | White marble | $28,055 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | Pauline Borghese | White marble | $27,912 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | La joueuse de castagnettes, circa 1900 | Marble | $27,094 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 107 | $2,707 |
| Other | 26 | $987 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $24,788 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $2,319 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $1,343 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 283 results from 71 houses · How we compute these figures
Antonio Canova is an Italian artist with 329 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,976. 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 Antonio Canova sold in 2026 for $16,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Antonio Canova on OpeningBid →What is a Antonio Canova work worth?
Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antonio Canova work is $1,976.
The median Antonio Canova sculpture sells for $2,008 across 203 lots.
The median Antonio Canova print sells for $1,197 across 5 lots.
The median Antonio Canova work on paper sells for $3,303 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Antonio Canova sculptures typically sell for $432–$2,778 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Antonio Canova sculptures typically sell for $1,105–$7,341 (the middle half of 82 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 | 9 | $1,197‡ | $1,891 | 55.6% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $25,282 | $25,282 | — | 2012-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,303‡ | $3,436‡ | 33.3% | 2008-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 248 | $2,008†‡ | $137,243 | 81.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $88‡ | $88‡ | — | 1999-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $38,214‡ | $137,243 | — | 2025-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Antonio Canova's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,197 with 55.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $25,282, record $25,282. A typical Antonio Canova painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $38,214.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $318–$1,343‡ | $1,197‡ | $1,891 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $432–$2,778†‡ | $918†‡ | $22,587 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $1,105–$7,341†‡ | $2,099†‡ | $46,768 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $7,874–$24,490†‡ | $14,583†‡ | $55,632 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $137,243 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $55,632 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $25,282 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,436‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,169 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,891 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,343 |
| Photography | 1999 | $88‡ |
‡ 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 Antonio Canova worth?
Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antonio Canova work is $1,976. The median Antonio Canova sculpture sells for $2,008 across 203 lots. The median Antonio Canova print sells for $1,197 across 5 lots. The median Antonio Canova work on paper sells for $3,303 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Antonio Canova sculptures typically sell for $432–$2,778 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Antonio Canova sculptures typically sell for $1,105–$7,341 (the middle half of 82 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 Antonio Canova sculpture?
Based on 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Canova sculpture is $2,008. 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 Antonio Canova's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Canova sculpture is $137,243.
What is the average price of a small Antonio Canova sculpture?
Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antonio Canova sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $918, 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 medium Antonio Canova sculpture?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antonio Canova sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,099, 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 Antonio Canova's auction record?
Antonio Canova's auction record is $137,243, set in 2019.
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