Giacomo Guardi (1764–1835)
What is Giacomo Guardi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 154 auction results for Giacomo Guardi at 27 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,367–$13,677, n=19). The auction record is $75,878 for Venezia, Piazza San Marco; Venezia, il bacino di San Marco con Palazzo Ducale e Riva degli Schiavoni (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $17,500 |
| Paintings | 24 | $12,948 |
| Works on paper | 86 | $9,733 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $10,488 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 154 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Giacomo Guardi is an Italian artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,600. 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 Giacomo Guardi sold in 2026 for $17,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Guardi work is $9,600.
The median Giacomo Guardi work on paper sells for $8,367 across 94 lots.
The median Giacomo Guardi painting sells for $16,430 across 43 lots.
The median Giacomo Guardi print sells for $10,350 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giacomo Guardi work on papers typically sell for $4,263–$13,769 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Giacomo Guardi paintings typically sell for $6,873–$22,055 (the middle half of 34 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 | 5 | $10,350 | $26,544 | — | 2001-07-10 |
| Paintings | 48 | $16,430† | $51,181† | 89.6% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 109 | $8,367†‡ | $75,878 | 86.2% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $53,190† | $75,878 | — | 2025-11-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giacomo Guardi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $10,350. Paintings (48 lots) median $16,430, record $51,181. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,181 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $53,190.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,386–$23,000 | $10,350 | $26,544 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $6,873–$22,055† | $17,373† | $51,181† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $4,263–$13,769†‡ | $7,849†‡ | $61,795 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $75,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $61,795 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $51,181† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $50,056 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $26,544 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $23,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giacomo Guardi worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giacomo Guardi work is $9,600. The median Giacomo Guardi work on paper sells for $8,367 across 94 lots. The median Giacomo Guardi painting sells for $16,430 across 43 lots. The median Giacomo Guardi print sells for $10,350 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giacomo Guardi work on papers typically sell for $4,263–$13,769 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giacomo Guardi paintings typically sell for $6,873–$22,055 (the middle half of 34 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 Giacomo Guardi work on paper?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Guardi work on paper is $8,367. 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 Giacomo Guardi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Guardi work on paper is $75,878.
What is the average price of a Giacomo Guardi painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giacomo Guardi painting is $16,430. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giacomo Guardi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giacomo Guardi painting is $51,181. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,181 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Giacomo Guardi work on paper?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giacomo Guardi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,849, 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 Giacomo Guardi painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giacomo Guardi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giacomo Guardi's auction record?
Giacomo Guardi's auction record is $75,878, set in 2010.
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