> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giacomo-favretto · updated 2026-11-02

# Giacomo Favretto (1849–1887)

## What is Giacomo Favretto’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Giacomo Favretto at 14 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,945 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,185–$2,953, n=5). The auction record is $101,411 for The street, narrow street in Venice (1996, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The street, narrow street in Venice, 1883 | Oil Painting | $101,411 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 2 | Studio di nudo femminile | Olio su tela | $88,792 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | il pittore | Olio su tela | $71,810 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | The Torn Sleeve, oil on panel, 1878 | Oil on panel | $65,713 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Ritratto di giovane | Olio su tela | $44,714 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | In lettura | Olio su tavola, in tondo diametro | $11,162 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | An artist restoring a painting by Tiepolo | Oil on canvas | $10,204 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Ritratto di Guglielmo Berti | Olio su tela | $6,797 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | In a church, study, oil on canvas, 1880 | Oil on canvas | $6,079 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 10 | Ritratto di Guglielmo Berti | Oil on canvas | $5,437 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,587 |
| Other | 9 | $1,686 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $10,204 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,583 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giacomo Favretto is an Italian artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,953. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Giacomo Favretto sold in 2025 for $2,953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Giacomo Favretto work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Giacomo Favretto work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Favretto work is $2,953.

The median Giacomo Favretto work on paper sells for $1,018 across 9 lots.

The median Giacomo Favretto painting sells for $4,587 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $4,587† | $101,411 | 76.5% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,018 | $1,583 | 50% | 2026-10-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,122–$5,777† | $3,061† | $11,162 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $629–$1,217 | $1,018 | $1,583 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $101,411 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $44,714 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,583 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,250 |

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 Giacomo Favretto worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Favretto work is $2,953. The median Giacomo Favretto work on paper sells for $1,018 across 9 lots. The median Giacomo Favretto painting sells for $4,587 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Giacomo Favretto work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Favretto work on paper is $1,018.

### What is Giacomo Favretto's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Favretto work on paper is $1,583.

### What is the average price of a Giacomo Favretto painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Favretto painting is $4,587. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giacomo Favretto's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Favretto painting is $101,411.

### What is Giacomo Favretto's auction record?

Giacomo Favretto's auction record is $101,411, set in 1996.

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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, “Giacomo Favretto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giacomo-favretto (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.