Giambattista Piranesi (1720–1778)
What is Giambattista Piranesi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 175 auction results for Giambattista Piranesi at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $883 including buyer’s premium (middle half $662–$1,441, n=21). The auction record is $13,671 for L'Incendie (Carceri, pl. 6) (2014, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Incendie (Carceri, pl. 6), 1749 | Eau-forte | $13,671 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Carceri, 1749-1760 | Eau-forte | $11,155 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | L’Arc décoré d’une coquille, 1748-1750 | Eau-forte | $10,978 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Trofeo o sia Magnifica colonna coclide, 1775 | Eau-forte et burin | $8,581 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 5 | Veduta dell’ Anfiteatro Flavio, detto il Colosseo (Vue de l’amphithéâtre Flavien, dit le Colisée), 1776 | Eau-forte et burin | $3,602 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Veduta di Piazza Navona sopra le rovine del Circo Agonale. 1773, 1773 | Eau-forte | $3,171 | Ader | Nov 2011 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Pont-levis. (Carceri, pl. 7), 1749 | Eau-forte | $10,928 | Ader | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | [Basilique et place Saint-Pierre]. Sujets divers., 1748-1775 | Eau-forte | $5,232 | Ader | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Prisonniers sur un éperon (Carceri, pl. 10), 1749 | Eau-forte | $4,971 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | Le Môle au lampadaire (Carceri, pl. XV) | Eau-forte | $4,031 | Ader | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 57 | $799 |
| Other | 116 | $686 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 153 | $727 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $481 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 175 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Giambattista Piranesi is an Italian artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $732. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Giambattista Piranesi sold in 2025 for $1,361, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Giambattista Piranesi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giambattista Piranesi work is $732.
The median Giambattista Piranesi print sells for $729 across 162 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Giambattista Piranesi prints typically sell for $399–$1,098 (the middle half of 155 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 182 | $729‡ | $65,277‡ | 89% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $10,928‡ | $65,277‡ | — | 2025-05-28 |
‡ 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 | $279–$1,098 | $481 | $1,171 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 155 | $399–$1,098‡ | $732‡ | $65,277‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $65,277‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $13,671 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giambattista Piranesi worth?
Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giambattista Piranesi work is $732. The median Giambattista Piranesi print sells for $729 across 162 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giambattista Piranesi prints typically sell for $399–$1,098 (the middle half of 155 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Giambattista Piranesi print?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giambattista Piranesi print is $729. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giambattista Piranesi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giambattista Piranesi print is $65,277. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Giambattista Piranesi print?
Based on 155 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giambattista Piranesi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $732, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giambattista Piranesi's auction record?
Giambattista Piranesi's auction record is $65,277, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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