Francesco Guardi (1712–1793)
What is Francesco Guardi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 229 auction results for Francesco Guardi at 31 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $140,147 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,277–$269,147, n=26). The auction record is $10,500,000 for Venice, A View of the Punta della Dogana and the Church of Santa Maria della Salute; Venice, A View of the Churches of San Giorgio Maggiore and Santa Maria della Salute (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 109 | $90,986 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $34,273 |
| Other | 25 | $8,916 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $226,879 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $41,021 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $29,638 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 229 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco Guardi is an Italian artist with 397 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $18,535. 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 Guardi sold in 2026 for $500,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Guardi work is $18,535.
The median Francesco Guardi painting sells for $33,652 across 151 lots.
The median Francesco Guardi work on paper sells for $6,736 across 52 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Guardi paintings typically sell for $2,760–$126,619 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Guardi work on papers typically sell for $1,429–$23,216 (the middle half of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 190 | $33,652†‡ | $26.2M | 79.5% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $6,736†‡ | $1.2M | 77.6% | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 66 | $289,947†‡ | $26.2M | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $2,760–$126,619†‡ | $25,799†‡ | $642,328 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $3,610–$282,444†‡ | $15,868†‡ | $10.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $14,794–$1.3M†‡ | $437,909†‡ | $26.2M |
† 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) | 44 | $1,429–$23,216†‡ | $5,695†‡ | $215,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $26.2M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $500,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Guardi worth?
Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Guardi work is $18,535. The median Francesco Guardi painting sells for $33,652 across 151 lots. The median Francesco Guardi work on paper sells for $6,736 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Guardi paintings typically sell for $2,760–$126,619 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Guardi work on papers typically sell for $1,429–$23,216 (the middle half of 44 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 Guardi painting?
Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Guardi painting is $33,652. 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 Guardi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Guardi painting is $26,205,000.
What is the average price of a Francesco Guardi work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Guardi work on paper is $6,736. 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 Guardi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Guardi work on paper is $1,230,000.
What is the average price of a small Francesco Guardi painting?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Guardi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,799, 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 Guardi work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Guardi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,695, 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 Guardi's auction record?
Francesco Guardi's auction record is $26,205,000, set in 2017.
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