Canova
What is Canova’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Canova at 20 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $841 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$2,457, n=8). The auction record is $32,746 for Hebe (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebe | White marble | $32,746 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | Bust of Paris | White marble, on a white marble socle | $16,094 | Sotheby's | Jul 2017 |
| 3 | dancing girl, circa 1890 | White marble | $11,857 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |
| 4 | The Three Graces, circa 1890 | White marble | $7,901 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 5 | A pair of black marble lions after Canova, 1950 | Marble lions after Canova | $3,599 | Sworders | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | A pair of black marble lions after Canova,, 1950 | Marble | $3,599 | Sworders | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Endymion with his dog, 19th century | Bronze | $3,596 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 8 | Dancer | White marble | $3,109 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 9 | Canova lions, 19th century | Bronze models of the Canova lions | $2,076 | Sworders | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Bust of Caesar, 1757 | Bronze | $1,762 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 21 | $1,659 |
| Other | 6 | $296 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,541 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $527 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Canova is an Italian artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,482. 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 Canova is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,482; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Canova on OpeningBid →What is a Canova work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Canova work is $1,482.
The median Canova sculpture sells for $1,757 across 41 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 59 | $1,757†‡ | $32,746 | 69.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,094 | $32,746 | — | 2017-07-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $486–$2,040†‡ | $1,482†‡ | $32,746 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,932–$7,343†‡ | $3,599†‡ | $11,857 |
† 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 | 2004 | $32,746 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $16,094 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Canova worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Canova work is $1,482. The median Canova sculpture sells for $1,757 across 41 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 Canova sculpture?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Canova sculpture is $1,757. 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 Canova's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Canova sculpture is $32,746.
What is the average price of a small Canova sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Canova sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,482, 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 Canova sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Canova sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,599, 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 Canova's auction record?
Canova's auction record is $32,746, set in 2004.
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