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# Giorgio Vasari (1511–1574)

Giorgio Vasari is an Italian artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $9,982. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Giorgio Vasari sold in 2026 for $107,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Giorgio Vasari work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giorgio Vasari work is $9,982.

The median Giorgio Vasari painting sells for $108,449 across 10 lots.

The median Giorgio Vasari work on paper sells for $32,500 across 8 lots.

The median Giorgio Vasari print sells for $1,214 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,214‡ | $4,381 | 66.7% | 2023-06-20 |
| Paintings | 11 | $108,449‡ | $190,000 | 90.9% | 2024-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $32,500 | $107,950 | 80% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $121,941‡ | $190,000 | — | 2026-02-04 |

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

Giorgio Vasari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,214 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $108,449, record $190,000. A typical Giorgio Vasari painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $121,941.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $28,881–$108,449‡ | $105,107‡ | $121,941 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $10,797–$45,671 | $32,500 | $107,950 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $190,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $146,652 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $107,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $47,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,381 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,980 |

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 Giorgio Vasari worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giorgio Vasari work is $9,982. The median Giorgio Vasari painting sells for $108,449 across 10 lots. The median Giorgio Vasari work on paper sells for $32,500 across 8 lots. The median Giorgio Vasari print sells for $1,214 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Giorgio Vasari painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giorgio Vasari painting is $108,449. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Giorgio Vasari's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giorgio Vasari painting is $190,000.

### What is Giorgio Vasari's auction record?

Giorgio Vasari's auction record is $190,000, set in 2024.

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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, “Giorgio Vasari auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giorgio-vasari (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.