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# Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815)

## What is Francesco Bartolozzi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Francesco Bartolozzi at 39 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $427 including buyer’s premium (middle half $285–$1,113, n=9). The auction record is $12,676 for PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST (2006, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A bearded old man, after Guercino | Pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk | $3,276 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | The Assassination of Amnon, 1725 | Black chalk | $3,145 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | The Truth of Infancy bears | The Truth of Infancy bears initials lower right 'JR' black and red chalk | $2,437 | Cheffins Fine Art | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Hebe, 1725 | Coloured chalks | $2,424 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | PORTRAIT OF ANGELICA KAUFMANN | Black and red chalks | $2,388 | Sworders | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | Portrait of an Artist - Angelika Kauffmann | Red chalk | $2,120 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist, 1727 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $1,912 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2012 |
| 8 | Portrait of an elegant woman | Black and red chalk reworked with pen and gray ink | $1,890 | Sotheby's | Jan 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST | ETCHING | $12,676 | Sworders | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | Omai, a Native of Ulaietea, 1727 | Stipple engraving, dedicated to Lord Sandwich, 25 October 1774 | $2,733 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $917 |
| Other | 11 | $756 |
| Prints | 30 | $239 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $409 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francesco Bartolozzi is an Italian artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $360. 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 Francesco Bartolozzi sold in 2026 for $536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Francesco Bartolozzi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Francesco Bartolozzi work worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Bartolozzi work is $360.

The median Francesco Bartolozzi print sells for $246 across 73 lots.

The median Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper sells for $1,054 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Bartolozzi prints typically sell for $104–$469 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Bartolozzi work on papers typically sell for $444–$1,964 (the middle half of 28 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 | 120 | $246†‡ | $12,676 | 60.8% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,054†‡ | $3,276 | 76.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,210‡ | $12,676 | — | 2025-12-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $104–$469†‡ | $206†‡ | $12,676 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $272–$2,019†‡ | $556†‡ | $2,733 |

† 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) | 28 | $444–$1,964†‡ | $1,054†‡ | $3,276 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $12,676 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,536‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,276 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,145 |

‡ 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 Francesco Bartolozzi worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Bartolozzi work is $360. The median Francesco Bartolozzi print sells for $246 across 73 lots. The median Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper sells for $1,054 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Bartolozzi prints typically sell for $104–$469 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Bartolozzi work on papers typically sell for $444–$1,964 (the middle half of 28 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 Francesco Bartolozzi print?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Bartolozzi print is $246. 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 Francesco Bartolozzi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Bartolozzi print is $12,676.

### What is the average price of a Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper is $1,054. 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 Francesco Bartolozzi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper is $3,276.

### What is the average price of a small Francesco Bartolozzi print?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Bartolozzi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $206, 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 small Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Bartolozzi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,054, 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 Francesco Bartolozzi's auction record?

Francesco Bartolozzi's auction record is $12,676, set in 2006.

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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, “Francesco Bartolozzi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francesco-bartolozzi (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.