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# Bartolomeo Pinelli (1781–1835)

## What is Bartolomeo Pinelli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for Bartolomeo Pinelli at 31 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $846 including buyer’s premium (middle half $92–$5,596, n=11). The auction record is $88,933 for Lucius Junius Brutus condemning to death his sons Titus and Tiberius (recto); A compositional study of the same subject (verso) (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucius Junius Brutus condemning to death his sons Titus and Tiberius (recto); A compositional study of the same subject (verso), 1781 | Black chalk | $88,933 | Christie's | Jul 2011 |
| 2 | Marcus Furius Camillus liberating Rome from the Gauls (recto); A compositional study of the same subject (verso), 1781 | Black chalk | $88,933 | Christie's | Jul 2011 |
| 3 | a terracotta group of a brigand assailing two women | — | $41,008 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Album relié de vingt-quatre études d'italiens occupés aux travaux de la vie quotidienne: musiciens, lavandières, paysans, mères et enfants | Mine de plomb, aquarelle, traces de filigrane blason avec initiales | $33,786 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Scena popolare con zampognari, 1833 | Gruppo in terracotta | $26,423 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | A carnival scene in Rome around Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Triton fountain, Piazza Barberini, 1771 | Black chalk | $20,160 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | a group of seven watercolours of roman scenes: peasants worshipping at a shrine; a punch and judy show; a family playing with children; peasants on a road; a tavern scene; washerwomen; musicians serenading | — | $12,099 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | Portrait of a charming young man | Graphite on paper | $12,000 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | achilles scares away the attacking trojans | Inscribed on the verso in pen and ink: Achille getta un grido spaventevole, e fa fuggire i Troiani che incendiavano le navi greche
pen and black ink and gray wash over black chalk | $11,400 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 10 | Marcus Furius Camillus liberating Rome from the Gauls & A Compositional study of the same subject, 1807 | Black chalk, pen and black ink, grey wash (recto); black chalk (verso) | $10,880 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 27 | $2,416 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $1,506 |
| Prints | 12 | $186 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $5,915 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,235 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bartolomeo Pinelli is an Italian artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,217. 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 Bartolomeo Pinelli sold in 2026 for $5,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bartolomeo Pinelli work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartolomeo Pinelli work is $1,217.

The median Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper sells for $1,506 across 59 lots.

The median Bartolomeo Pinelli print sells for $236 across 24 lots.

The median Bartolomeo Pinelli painting sells for $1,200 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bartolomeo Pinelli work on papers typically sell for $894–$2,374 (the middle half of 48 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 | 52 | $236†‡ | $6,242‡ | 46.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,200†‡ | $7,367† | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $1,506†‡ | $88,933 | 74.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $41,008 | $88,933 | — | 2024-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bartolomeo Pinelli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $236 with 46.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,200, record $7,367. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,367 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bartolomeo Pinelli painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $41,008.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $92–$390†‡ | $200†‡ | $6,242‡ |

† 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) | 48 | $894–$2,374†‡ | $1,235†‡ | $33,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,394–$10,880 | $6,069 | $88,933 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $88,933 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $88,933 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,367† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,242‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,306 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bartolomeo Pinelli worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartolomeo Pinelli work is $1,217. The median Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper sells for $1,506 across 59 lots. The median Bartolomeo Pinelli print sells for $236 across 24 lots. The median Bartolomeo Pinelli painting sells for $1,200 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bartolomeo Pinelli work on papers typically sell for $894–$2,374 (the middle half of 48 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 Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper is $1,506. 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 Bartolomeo Pinelli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper is $88,933.

### What is the average price of a Bartolomeo Pinelli print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartolomeo Pinelli print is $236. 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 Bartolomeo Pinelli's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartolomeo Pinelli print is $6,242. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bartolomeo Pinelli work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,235, 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 Bartolomeo Pinelli print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bartolomeo Pinelli print (small (under 50 cm)) is $200, 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 Bartolomeo Pinelli's auction record?

Bartolomeo Pinelli's auction record is $88,933, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bartolomeo Pinelli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bartolomeo-pinelli (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.