Giambologna (1529–1608)
What is Giambologna’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 391 auction results for Giambologna at 67 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $639–$3,823, n=30). The auction record is $177,333 for Florence, first half of the 17th century, after Giambologna (1529 - 1608) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence, first half of the 17th century, after Giambologna (1529 - 1608) | Bronze, rich brown patina; on later ebonised wood bases | $177,333 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST | Bronze | $128,830 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| 3 | A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE COURT DWARF MORGANTE | Bronze with warm chocolate brown patina, on an integrally cast oval plinth and later cylindrical marble pedestal | $113,283 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 4 | Nessus Abducting Deianira, 17th century | Bronze group on an integral shaped bronze plinth and shaped marble base | $94,403 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 5 | Thallo (Déesse de la floraison), circa 1700 | Bronze | $86,221 | Tajan | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Hercules, 17th century | A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF HERCULES | $81,250 | Christie's | Jul 2004 |
| 7 | Nessus and Deianira | Bronze on a later panelled marble base | $74,618 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 8 | Venus after the Bath, 17th century | Bronze | $61,362 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 9 | Mercury | Bronze, dark green patina | $56,328 | Sotheby's | Jul 2017 |
| 10 | Circle of Giambologna (1529-1608), Florence, 17th century, 17th century | Bronzes, dark brown patina; on patinated bronze socles | $53,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 186 | $2,422 |
| Other | 7 | $353 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,846 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $4,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 83 | $1,323 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 391 results from 67 houses · How we compute these figures
Giambologna is an Italian artist with 435 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,457. 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 Giambologna is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,412; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
3 Giambologna works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Giambologna free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Giambologna record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Giambologna on OpeningBid →What is a Giambologna work worth?
Across 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giambologna work is $1,457.
The median Giambologna sculpture sells for $1,419 across 325 lots.
The median Giambologna print sells for $1,482 across 2 lots.
The median Giambologna work on paper sells for $1,723 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giambologna sculptures typically sell for $672–$7,108 (the middle half of 146 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Giambologna sculptures typically sell for $629–$2,088 (the middle half of 134 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 | 2 | $1,482‡ | $2,685‡ | — | 2021-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,723 | $1,723 | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 404 | $1,419†‡ | $177,333 | 80.4% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $53,200† | $177,333 | — | 2025-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 146 | $672–$7,108†‡ | $1,687†‡ | $177,333 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 134 | $629–$2,088†‡ | $996†‡ | $52,945 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $2,297–$10,377†‡ | $6,617†‡ | $42,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $177,333 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $128,830 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,685‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,723 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $279 |
‡ 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 Giambologna worth?
Across 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giambologna work is $1,457. The median Giambologna sculpture sells for $1,419 across 325 lots. The median Giambologna print sells for $1,482 across 2 lots. The median Giambologna work on paper sells for $1,723 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giambologna sculptures typically sell for $672–$7,108 (the middle half of 146 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Giambologna sculptures typically sell for $629–$2,088 (the middle half of 134 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 Giambologna sculpture?
Based on 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giambologna sculpture is $1,419. 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 Giambologna's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giambologna sculpture is $177,333.
What is the average price of a small Giambologna sculpture?
Based on 146 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giambologna sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,687, 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 medium Giambologna sculpture?
Based on 134 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giambologna sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $996, 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 Giambologna's auction record?
Giambologna's auction record is $177,333, set in 2025.
See the full Giambologna record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Giambologna on OpeningBid →