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# Gianni Dova (1925–1991)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 239 auction results for Gianni Dova at 23 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,490 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,508–$4,631, n=31). The auction record is $32,158 for Tiro al bersaglio (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiro al bersaglio, 1925 | Olio su tela | $32,158 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1952 | Huile sur toile | $29,301 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | La campagna è attraente (Luci Bretoni), 1969 | Olio su tela | $25,299 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Testa | — | $22,419 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Primavera | — | $20,818 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | Luna d'autunno | Olio su tela | $19,306 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Composizione | Olio e smalto su tela | $17,615 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 8 | Tre uccelli, 1970 | Olio su tela | $15,989 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | L'aggressione | 132.00 L'aggressione, S.d. fine anni '60 Olio su tela 130 x 163 cm | $15,363 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |
| 10 | Come un fiore, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $15,128 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 105 | $4,337 |
| Other | 35 | $1,812 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $837 |
| Prints | 18 | $147 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $7,797 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $2,257 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,861 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 239 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gianni Dova is an Italian artist with 664 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,641. 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 Dova sold in 2026 for $3,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gianni Dova work worth?

Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Dova work is $2,641.

The median Gianni Dova painting sells for $4,730 across 122 lots.

The median Gianni Dova print sells for $147 across 32 lots.

The median Gianni Dova work on paper sells for $1,190 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gianni Dova paintings typically sell for $2,490–$8,288 (the middle half of 72 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 | 45 | $147 | $1,812 | 71.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 177 | $4,730†‡ | $32,158 | 68.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $1,190† | $2,479† | 66.7% | 2024-11-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $17† | $17† | — | 2013-12-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,391 | $3,391 | 50% | 2022-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $21,619‡ | $32,158 | — | 2025-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gianni Dova's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $147 with 71.1% sell-through. Paintings (177 lots) median $4,730, record $32,158. A typical Gianni Dova painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $21,619.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $145–$235 | $149 | $556 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $95–$201 | $125 | $544 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,027–$3,315 | $2,458 | $7,038 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $2,490–$8,288†‡ | $5,322†‡ | $32,158 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,734–$14,430 | $9,187 | $25,299 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $686–$1,611† | $1,225† | $2,188† |

† 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 | 2007 | $32,158 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $29,301 |
| Photography | 2022 | $3,391 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,479† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,188† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,812 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,208 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $17† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dova worth?

Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianni Dova work is $2,641. The median Gianni Dova painting sells for $4,730 across 122 lots. The median Gianni Dova print sells for $147 across 32 lots. The median Gianni Dova work on paper sells for $1,190 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gianni Dova paintings typically sell for $2,490–$8,288 (the middle half of 72 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 Dova painting?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Dova painting is $4,730. 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 Dova's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Dova painting is $32,158.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Dova print is $147.

### What is Gianni Dova's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Dova print is $1,812.

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianni Dova work on paper is $1,190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gianni Dova's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianni Dova work on paper is $2,479. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,479 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gianni Dova painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,322, 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 Gianni Dova print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gianni Dova print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gianni Dova's auction record?

Gianni Dova's auction record is $32,158, set in 2007.

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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 Dova auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gianni-dova (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.