Canaletto (1697–1768)
What is Canaletto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 279 auction results for Canaletto at 50 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,366 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,206–$12,800, n=5). The auction record is $2,169,000 for Venice; View of the Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge, seen from the North, the Fondaco dei Tedeschi at left, the Palazzo dei Camerlenghi and the Fabbriche Vecchie di Rialto at right (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Porte del Dolo (B. 6), circa 1740 | Etching | $52,792 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $10,155 |
| Prints | 84 | $3,420 |
| Other | 13 | $2,200 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $747 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $6,545 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $2,851 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 279 results from 50 houses · How we compute these figures
Canaletto is a Venetian artist with 398 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,338. 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 Canaletto sold in 2026 for $7,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Canaletto on OpeningBid →What is a Canaletto work worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Canaletto work is $3,338.
The median Canaletto print sells for $3,208 across 174 lots.
The median Canaletto painting sells for $3,167 across 58 lots.
The median Canaletto work on paper sells for $1,953 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Canaletto prints typically sell for $1,690–$4,400 (the middle half of 123 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Canaletto prints typically sell for $2,390–$7,654 (the middle half of 44 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 | 274 | $3,208†‡ | $52,792 | 63.5% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 64 | $3,167†‡ | $117,232 | 90.6% | 2025-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,953†‡ | $16,520† | 85% | 2022-05-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $34‡ | $34‡ | — | 2021-08-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $49,850†‡ | $2.2M | — | 2024-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Canaletto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (274 lots) median $3,208 with 63.5% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $3,167, record $117,232. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $49,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $1,690–$4,400†‡ | $2,835†‡ | $52,792 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $2,390–$7,654†‡ | $5,221†‡ | $24,631† |
† 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) | 10 | $586–$2,955† | $2,159† | $12,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $975–$22,336†‡ | $9,217†‡ | $117,232 |
† 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) | 14 | $259–$2,000† | $1,024† | $9,976 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $117,232 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $57,090‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $52,792 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $24,631† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $16,520† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,976 |
| Photography | 2021 | $34‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Canaletto worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Canaletto work is $3,338. The median Canaletto print sells for $3,208 across 174 lots. The median Canaletto painting sells for $3,167 across 58 lots. The median Canaletto work on paper sells for $1,953 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Canaletto prints typically sell for $1,690–$4,400 (the middle half of 123 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Canaletto prints typically sell for $2,390–$7,654 (the middle half of 44 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 Canaletto print?
Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Canaletto print is $3,208. 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 Canaletto's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Canaletto print is $52,792.
What is the average price of a Canaletto painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Canaletto painting is $3,167. 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 Canaletto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Canaletto painting is $117,232.
What is the average price of a Canaletto work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Canaletto work on paper is $1,953. 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 Canaletto's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Canaletto work on paper is $16,520. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,520 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Canaletto print?
Based on 123 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Canaletto print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,835, 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 Canaletto print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Canaletto print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,221, 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 Canaletto's auction record?
Canaletto's auction record is $2,169,000, set in 2008.
See the full Canaletto record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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