> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/canaletto · updated 2026-11-02

# Canaletto (1697–1768)

## What is Canaletto’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | Oil on canvas | $2,169,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 2 | View of the Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana from the Campo Santa Maria Zobenigo, Venice | Oil on canvas | $132,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 3 | The Grand Canal, with a view of the Cannaregio; and The Grand Canal, with the Santa Maria della Carità, 19th century | Oil on canvas | $117,232 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 4 | Venice, a view of the Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge, looking south; and Venice, a view of the Grand Canal from the Campo di San Vio, with the Palazzo Barbarigo on the right and Palazzo Correr on the left, looking east, early 1720s | Paintings | $52,535 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | The Grand Canal looking east from the Carità towards the Bacino | Oil on canvas | $41,104 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Vue du Grand Canal a Venise entre le Palais Grimani et la Ca' Foscari, circa 1820 | Painting | $39,455 | Tajan | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | LONDON, A VIEW OF HORSE GUARDS PARADE, 19th century | Oil on canvas | $25,653 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | THE GRAND CANAL AND THE RIALTO, 19th century | Oil on canvas | $24,084 | Sworders | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | LONDON, A VIEW OF NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE, 19th century | Oil on canvas | $22,446 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Porte del Dolo (B. 6), circa 1740 | Etching | $52,792 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $10,155 |
| Prints | 84 | $3,420 |
| Other | 13 | $2,200 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $747 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Canaletto works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Canaletto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/canaletto (updated 2026-11-02).

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.