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

# Carlo Cignani (1628–1719)

Carlo Cignani is an Italian artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,446. 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 Cignani sold in 2025 for $55,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Carlo Cignani work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Carlo Cignani work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Cignani work is $3,446.

The median Carlo Cignani painting sells for $4,214 across 32 lots.

The median Carlo Cignani work on paper sells for $1,872 across 21 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% | — |
| Paintings | 49 | $4,214†‡ | $327,600 | 65.3% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,872†‡ | $12,127 | 77.8% | 2025-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $68,043 | $327,600 | — | 2025-06-26 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,469–$2,822† | $2,702† | $10,629 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,883–$8,043†‡ | $3,977†‡ | $24,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,322–$55,668†‡ | $28,358†‡ | $327,600 |

† 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) | 15 | $662–$2,930†‡ | $1,707†‡ | $12,127 |

† 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 | 2022 | $327,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $80,417 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $12,127 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,958 |

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 Carlo Cignani worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Cignani work is $3,446. The median Carlo Cignani painting sells for $4,214 across 32 lots. The median Carlo Cignani work on paper sells for $1,872 across 21 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 Cignani painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Cignani painting is $4,214. 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 Cignani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Cignani painting is $327,600.

### What is the average price of a Carlo Cignani work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Cignani work on paper is $1,872. 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 Cignani's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Cignani work on paper is $12,127.

### What is the average price of a small Carlo Cignani work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlo Cignani work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,707, 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 Carlo Cignani painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Cignani painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,977, 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 Cignani's auction record?

Carlo Cignani's auction record is $327,600, set in 2022.

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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, “Carlo Cignani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-cignani (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.