Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680)
Gian Lorenzo Bernini is an Italian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,100. 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 Gian Lorenzo Bernini sold in 2026 for $7,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Gian Lorenzo Bernini record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Gian Lorenzo Bernini on OpeningBid →What is a Gian Lorenzo Bernini work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gian Lorenzo Bernini work is $3,100.
The median Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture sells for $3,100 across 19 lots.
The median Gian Lorenzo Bernini work on paper sells for $38,545 across 4 lots.
The median Gian Lorenzo Bernini painting sells for $69,336 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $69,336 | $69,336 | — | 2011-01-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $38,545† | $139,700 | 80% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $3,100‡ | $41,851 | 76% | 2026-04-28 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,320–$7,300‡ | $3,200‡ | $41,851 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $139,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $69,336 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $41,851 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $39,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gian Lorenzo Bernini worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gian Lorenzo Bernini work is $3,100. The median Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture sells for $3,100 across 19 lots. The median Gian Lorenzo Bernini work on paper sells for $38,545 across 4 lots. The median Gian Lorenzo Bernini painting sells for $69,336 across 1 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 Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture is $3,100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gian Lorenzo Bernini's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture is $41,851.
What is the average price of a medium Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gian Lorenzo Bernini's auction record?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini's auction record is $139,700, set in 2026.
See the full Gian Lorenzo Bernini record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Gian Lorenzo Bernini on OpeningBid →