Donatello (1386–1466)
Donatello is an Italian artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,986. 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 Donatello is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,986; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Donatello on OpeningBid →What is a Donatello work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donatello work is $1,986.
The median Donatello sculpture sells for $1,282 across 40 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Donatello sculptures typically sell for $370–$1,875 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $1,282†‡ | $15,596 | 75.5% | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $28,416 | $36,464 | — | 2025-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $370–$1,875†‡ | $512†‡ | $7,318 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $910–$2,297†‡ | $1,704†‡ | $9,225 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $15,596 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $10,985‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donatello worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donatello work is $1,986. The median Donatello sculpture sells for $1,282 across 40 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Donatello sculptures typically sell for $370–$1,875 (the middle half of 23 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 Donatello sculpture?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donatello sculpture is $1,282. 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 Donatello's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donatello sculpture is $15,596.
What is the average price of a small Donatello sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Donatello sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $512, 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 Donatello sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donatello sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,704, 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 Donatello's auction record?
Donatello's auction record is $36,464, set in 2005.
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