Bernardo Bellotto (1721–1780)
What is Bernardo Bellotto’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Bernardo Bellotto at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $584,168 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,255–$901,015, n=5). The auction record is $14,534,124 for View of Verona with the Ponte delle Navi (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,606,515 |
| Prints | 19 | $11,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $15,970 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernardo Bellotto is an Italian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $11,950. 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 Bernardo Bellotto sold in 2026 for $584,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernardo Bellotto work is $11,950.
The median Bernardo Bellotto print sells for $5,120 across 26 lots.
The median Bernardo Bellotto painting sells for $1,606,515 across 14 lots.
The median Bernardo Bellotto work on paper sells for $2,256 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernardo Bellotto prints typically sell for $1,943–$12,776 (the middle half of 21 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 | 31 | $5,120† | $31,028 | 83.9% | 2026-10-28 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1.6M | $14.5M | 82.4% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,256† | $11,864 | — | 2015-11-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $1.6M | $14.5M | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bernardo Bellotto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $5,120 with 83.9% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $1,606,515, record $14,534,124. A typical Bernardo Bellotto painting sells for around 314× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $1,620,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,943–$12,776† | $7,779† | $31,028 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $412,316–$3.4M | $1.6M | $7M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $14.5M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $7M |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $31,028 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $27,378 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $11,864 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,011 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernardo Bellotto worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernardo Bellotto work is $11,950. The median Bernardo Bellotto print sells for $5,120 across 26 lots. The median Bernardo Bellotto painting sells for $1,606,515 across 14 lots. The median Bernardo Bellotto work on paper sells for $2,256 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernardo Bellotto prints typically sell for $1,943–$12,776 (the middle half of 21 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 Bernardo Bellotto print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernardo Bellotto print is $5,120. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernardo Bellotto's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernardo Bellotto print is $31,028.
What is the average price of a Bernardo Bellotto painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernardo Bellotto painting is $1,606,515.
What is Bernardo Bellotto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernardo Bellotto painting is $14,534,124.
What is the average price of a medium Bernardo Bellotto print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernardo Bellotto print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Bernardo Bellotto painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernardo Bellotto painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,593,029, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Bernardo Bellotto's auction record?
Bernardo Bellotto's auction record is $14,534,124, set in 2021.
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