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# Gianni Bertini (1922–2022)

## What is Gianni Bertini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 259 auction results for Gianni Bertini at 33 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $865–$3,773, n=23). The auction record is $64,945 for Grip (2019, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grip, 1965 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile | $64,945 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Partie de campagne, 1966 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile (diptyque) | $61,993 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Une femme, 1966 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile | $39,853 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | La double Himera, 1965 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile | $38,377 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Sans titre, 1959 | Oil/paper/canvas | $25,848 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1990 |
| 6 | Sans titre (oil on canvas) | Oil paint | $23,718 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Ceux qui vont, 1969 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile | $23,616 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | PRO-TEST : JE CROIS QU'IL SE PASSE QUELQUE CHOSE QUELQUE PART, 1966 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile | $22,140 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Guarda chi passa | Olio e smalto su tela | $20,988 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Venus au bain, 1983 | Acrylique et report photographique sur toile | $20,664 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 22 | $8,669 |
| Other | 61 | $3,106 |
| Paintings | 68 | $2,863 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,171 |
| Prints | 18 | $506 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $7,113 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $2,327 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,074 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 259 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gianni Bertini is an Italian artist with 566 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,255. 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 Gianni Bertini sold in 2026 for $3,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Gianni Bertini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gianni Bertini work worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Bertini work is $2,255.

The median Gianni Bertini painting sells for $3,183 across 87 lots.

The median Gianni Bertini print sells for $474 across 41 lots.

The median Gianni Bertini work on paper sells for $1,324 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gianni Bertini paintings typically sell for $2,104–$3,577 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Gianni Bertini work on papers typically sell for $438–$1,735 (the middle half of 21 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 | 58 | $474†‡ | $7,806 | 70.7% | 2026-05-22 |
| Paintings | 104 | $3,183†‡ | $64,945 | 83.7% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $1,324†‡ | $13,092 | 70% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,395 | $4,470 | — | 2015-06-02 |
| Photography | 9 | $2,715† | $16,020 | 77.8% | 2023-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $23,616 | $64,945 | — | 2026-03-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Gianni Bertini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (58 lots) median $474 with 70.7% sell-through. Paintings (104 lots) median $3,183, record $64,945. A typical Gianni Bertini painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $23,616.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $221–$987† | $638† | $7,528 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $198–$734†‡ | $234†‡ | $3,792‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,074–$1,305‡ | $1,074‡ | $2,965 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,104–$3,577†‡ | $2,839†‡ | $14,046 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $4,245–$10,840‡ | $7,283‡ | $23,718 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $438–$1,735†‡ | $1,172†‡ | $3,932 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,173–$2,057†‡ | $1,993†‡ | $13,092 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,715–$6,381† | $3,807† | $16,020 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $64,945 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $39,853 |
| Photography | 2020 | $16,020 |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $13,092 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,363 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $7,806 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,528 |
| Photography | 2023 | $6,381 |

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 Gianni Bertini worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Bertini work is $2,255. The median Gianni Bertini painting sells for $3,183 across 87 lots. The median Gianni Bertini print sells for $474 across 41 lots. The median Gianni Bertini work on paper sells for $1,324 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gianni Bertini paintings typically sell for $2,104–$3,577 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gianni Bertini work on papers typically sell for $438–$1,735 (the middle half of 21 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 Gianni Bertini painting?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Bertini painting is $3,183. 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 Gianni Bertini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Bertini painting is $64,945.

### What is the average price of a Gianni Bertini print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Bertini print is $474. 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 Gianni Bertini's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Bertini print is $7,806.

### What is the average price of a Gianni Bertini work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Bertini work on paper is $1,324. 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 Gianni Bertini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Bertini work on paper is $13,092.

### What is the average price of a medium Gianni Bertini painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gianni Bertini painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,839, 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 Gianni Bertini work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gianni Bertini work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,172, 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 Gianni Bertini's auction record?

Gianni Bertini's auction record is $64,945, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gianni Bertini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gianni-bertini (updated 2026-11-02).

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.