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# Cesare Dandini (1596–1657)

Cesare Dandini is an Italian artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $12,416. 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 Cesare Dandini sold in 2026 for $165,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Cesare Dandini work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Dandini work is $12,416.

The median Cesare Dandini painting sells for $22,500 across 28 lots.

The median Cesare Dandini work on paper sells for $1,308 across 7 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 | 39 | $22,500† | $542,500 | 71.8% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,308 | $11,176 | 63.6% | 2021-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $164,732 | $542,500 | — | 2026-02-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $12,416–$62,304† | $25,000† | $330,700 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $751–$4,896 | $1,308 | $11,176 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $542,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $330,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $11,176 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,047 |

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 Cesare Dandini worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Dandini work is $12,416. The median Cesare Dandini painting sells for $22,500 across 28 lots. The median Cesare Dandini work on paper sells for $1,308 across 7 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 Cesare Dandini painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cesare Dandini painting is $22,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cesare Dandini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cesare Dandini painting is $542,500.

### What is the average price of a Cesare Dandini work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cesare Dandini work on paper is $1,308.

### What is Cesare Dandini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cesare Dandini work on paper is $11,176.

### What is the average price of a medium Cesare Dandini painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cesare Dandini painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cesare Dandini's auction record?

Cesare Dandini's auction record is $542,500, set in 2009.

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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, “Cesare Dandini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cesare-dandini (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.