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# Cesare Ligari (1716–1770)

Cesare Ligari is an Italian artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,043. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cesare Ligari sold in 2021 for $8,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cesare Ligari work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Ligari work is $2,043.

The median Cesare Ligari work on paper sells for $1,256 across 2 lots.

The median Cesare Ligari painting sells for $4,096 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $4,096 | $5,429 | — | 2016-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,256 | $1,322 | 66.7% | 2016-11-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $5,429 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,764 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,322 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,190 |

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 Ligari worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesare Ligari work is $2,043. The median Cesare Ligari work on paper sells for $1,256 across 2 lots. The median Cesare Ligari painting sells for $4,096 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cesare Ligari's auction record is $8,585, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.