Carlo Bonavia (1725–1818)
Carlo Bonavia is an Italian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $33,379. 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 Carlo Bonavia sold in 2024 for $164,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlo Bonavia on OpeningBid →What is a Carlo Bonavia work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Bonavia work is $33,379.
The median Carlo Bonavia painting sells for $28,640 across 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $28,640†‡ | $164,143 | 72.2% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $158,784 | $240,000 | — | 2024-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,763–$34,936†‡ | $11,271†‡ | $73,394‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $35,508–$53,332 | $43,925 | $118,526 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $164,143 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $153,424 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlo Bonavia worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Bonavia work is $33,379. The median Carlo Bonavia painting sells for $28,640 across 26 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 Carlo Bonavia painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Bonavia painting is $28,640. 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 Carlo Bonavia's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Bonavia painting is $164,143.
What is the average price of a medium Carlo Bonavia painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Bonavia painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,271, 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 Carlo Bonavia's auction record?
Carlo Bonavia's auction record is $240,000, set in 2007.
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