Galileo Galilei (1564–1641)
Galileo Galilei is an Italian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $7,898. 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 Galileo Galilei sold in 2025 for $161,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Galileo Galilei work is $7,898.
The median Galileo Galilei print sells for $3,852 across 14 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 | 22 | $3,852‡ | $446,640 | 63.6% | 2024-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $439,543 | $754,399 | — | 2025-11-19 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $14,102–$432,446 | $85,618 | $446,640 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $446,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $432,446 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Galileo Galilei worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Galileo Galilei work is $7,898. The median Galileo Galilei print sells for $3,852 across 14 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 Galileo Galilei print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Galileo Galilei print is $3,852. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Galileo Galilei's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Galileo Galilei print is $446,640.
What is Galileo Galilei's auction record?
Galileo Galilei's auction record is $754,399, set in 2023.
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