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# Carlo Maratta (1625–1713)

Carlo Maratta is an Italian artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,188. 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 Maratta sold in 2026 for $9,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlo Maratta work worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Maratta work is $2,188.

The median Carlo Maratta painting sells for $2,785 across 45 lots.

The median Carlo Maratta work on paper sells for $1,235 across 43 lots.

The median Carlo Maratta print sells for $594 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Carlo Maratta work on papers typically sell for $325–$3,363 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Carlo Maratta paintings typically sell for $1,208–$6,480 (the middle half of 30 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 | 6 | $594†‡ | $3,433† | 66.7% | 2010-11-04 |
| Paintings | 73 | $2,785†‡ | $22,604 | 61.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $1,235†‡ | $110,253 | 87.8% | 2024-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $9,233 | $9,233 | — | 2026-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $21,402‡ | $110,253 | — | 2022-06-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Carlo Maratta's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $594 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (73 lots) median $2,785, record $22,604. A typical Carlo Maratta painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $21,402.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $562–$2,235‡ | $1,196‡ | $5,304‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,208–$6,480†‡ | $3,882†‡ | $22,604 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,295–$5,522†‡ | $2,644†‡ | $8,557‡ |

† 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) | 36 | $325–$3,363†‡ | $1,393†‡ | $110,253 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $110,253 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $22,604 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $13,230 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $9,233 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,433† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $812‡ |

† 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 Carlo Maratta worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Maratta work is $2,188. The median Carlo Maratta painting sells for $2,785 across 45 lots. The median Carlo Maratta work on paper sells for $1,235 across 43 lots. The median Carlo Maratta print sells for $594 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carlo Maratta work on papers typically sell for $325–$3,363 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carlo Maratta paintings typically sell for $1,208–$6,480 (the middle half of 30 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 Carlo Maratta painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Maratta painting is $2,785. 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 Maratta's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Maratta painting is $22,604.

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

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Maratta work on paper is $1,235. 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 Maratta's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Maratta work on paper is $110,253.

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

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlo Maratta work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,393, 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 Maratta painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Maratta painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,882, 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 Maratta's auction record?

Carlo Maratta's auction record is $110,253, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlo Maratta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-maratta-6 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
