Donato Creti (1671–1749)
What is Donato Creti’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Donato Creti at 20 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,159 including buyer’s premium (middle half $854–$4,856, n=7). The auction record is $534,564 for Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, 1749 | Oil paint | $534,564 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 2 | A young woman holding a flower reclining in a landscape, a young man in the distance beyond, 1749 | Oil paint | $112,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | The Presentation in the Temple; and The Nativity, 1749 | Painting | $94,144 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | Concert | Oil on canvas | $31,333 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | The Concert | Oil on canvas | $30,480 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | a woman and a small boy seated in a wooded landscape with a piper in the background | — | $26,200 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 7 | Busto di Cristo, 1749 | Olio su tela | $25,490 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Bacchus, 17th century | Terracotta | $24,102 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Saül et les Moines de Nobé David épargne une seconde fois la vie de Saül, circa 1700 | Toiles ovales | $23,909 | Tajan | Jun 2012 |
| 10 | Portrait of a soldier with helmet, oil on canvas, circa 1730 | Leinwand | $23,166 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $21,595 |
| Other | 11 | $5,625 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $1,600 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $19,282 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,968 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Donato Creti is an Italian artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,968. 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 Donato Creti is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,533; 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 Donato Creti on OpeningBid →What is a Donato Creti work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donato Creti work is $2,968.
The median Donato Creti work on paper sells for $1,714 across 46 lots.
The median Donato Creti painting sells for $12,533 across 21 lots.
The median Donato Creti print sells for $1,105 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Donato Creti work on papers typically sell for $1,079–$7,807 (the middle half of 43 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 | 2 | $1,105‡ | $1,105‡ | 50% | 2023-12-01 |
| Paintings | 25 | $12,533†‡ | $534,564 | 84% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $1,714‡ | $22,680 | 78% | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $103,322 | $534,564 | — | 2021-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Donato Creti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,105 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $12,533, record $534,564. A typical Donato Creti painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $103,322.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,164–$30,693† | $4,236† | $94,144 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,405–$19,270†‡ | $13,726†‡ | $25,490 |
† 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) | 43 | $1,079–$7,807‡ | $1,489‡ | $22,680 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $534,564 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $112,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $22,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $21,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,105‡ |
‡ 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 Donato Creti worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donato Creti work is $2,968. The median Donato Creti work on paper sells for $1,714 across 46 lots. The median Donato Creti painting sells for $12,533 across 21 lots. The median Donato Creti print sells for $1,105 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Donato Creti work on papers typically sell for $1,079–$7,807 (the middle half of 43 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 Donato Creti work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donato Creti work on paper is $1,714. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Donato Creti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donato Creti work on paper is $22,680.
What is the average price of a Donato Creti painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donato Creti painting is $12,533. 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 Donato Creti's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donato Creti painting is $534,564.
What is the average price of a small Donato Creti work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Donato Creti work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Donato Creti painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donato Creti painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,726, 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 Donato Creti's auction record?
Donato Creti's auction record is $534,564, set in 2016.
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