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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gian Lorenzo Bernini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gian-lorenzo-bernini (updated 2026-11-01).

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.