Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555–1617)
What is Giovanni Antonio Magini’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Giovanni Antonio Magini at 9 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $388–$3,417, n=6). The auction record is $4,414 for Geographiae, tum veteris, tum novae, volumina duo...Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei pars secunda... (2026, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liguria overo Riviera di Genova di Levante, 1597 | 50 x 39 Carta geografica molto rara che raffigura la riviera di Genova di Levante compresa tra Sestri e fiume Magra. Disegnata dal Magini nel 1597, deriva da materiali cartografici inediti e si tratta della PRIMA RAFFIGURAZIONE DELLA LIGURIA. Incisa a bulino da Arnoldo di Arnoldi, si tratta di una prima versione della carta mai pubblicata nell'Atlante del Magini. Particolare ed unica la coloritura rosa della mappa, titolo entro elaborato cartiglio con tritoni e puttini. La tavola venne pubblicata nel 1597 a Bologna ma verrà in seguito ridisegnata dal cartografo bolognese per colmare lacune e imperfezioni palesi, imputabili alle scarse e lacunose fonti cartografiche allora in possesso del Magini | $4,394 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Corsica Isola, olim Cyrnus, 1598 | 51 x 39 Incisa da Arnoldo di Arnoldi, la carta della Corsica del Magini deriva da un disegno del Bracelli del 1597. Cartiglio con titolo in alto a sinistra, in basso a sinistra dedica al Cardinale Giustiniani | $484 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Liguria o Stato de la Republica di Genova, 1620 | 54 x 42 Pregevole carta geografica della Liguria databile al 1620 ca | $410 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Riviera di Genova di Levante, 1609 | 54 x 41 Carta geografica tratta da L'Italia a cura di Fabio Magini, realizzata nel 1609 ca | $380 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geographiae, tum veteris, tum novae, volumina duo...Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei pars secunda..., 1617 | Engraved maps, two engraved titles, folding engraved twin-hemisphere map, later vellum gilt | $4,414 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Ducato di Modena Regio et Carpi... | Engraving | $367 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Florentine dominion, 1620 | Engraving | $296 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Riviera di Genova da ponente, 1609 | 47 x 38 (alla battuta) Incisione in rame tratta da L'Italia a cura di Fabio Magini. Una prima stesura delle carte della Liguria venne realizzata da Magini nel 1597, queste sono invece databili al 1609 ca. La raffigurazione della riviera rappresenta un modello cartografico innovativo | $293 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | State of the Republic of Lucca, 1620 | Engraving | $219 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Territory of Orvieto, 1620 | Engraving | $197 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 8 | $256 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $219 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Giovanni Antonio Magini is an Italian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $380. 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 Giovanni Antonio Magini sold in 2026 for $4,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Antonio Magini on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Antonio Magini work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Antonio Magini work is $380.
The median Giovanni Antonio Magini print sells for $331 across 13 lots.
The median Giovanni Antonio Magini work on paper sells for $484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $331†‡ | $4,394 | 59.1% | 2025-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $484 | $484 | — | 2025-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $197–$367†‡ | $293†‡ | $409‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $484 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $410 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni Antonio Magini worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Antonio Magini work is $380. The median Giovanni Antonio Magini print sells for $331 across 13 lots. The median Giovanni Antonio Magini work on paper sells for $484 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 Giovanni Antonio Magini print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Antonio Magini print is $331. 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 Giovanni Antonio Magini's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Antonio Magini print is $4,394.
What is Giovanni Antonio Magini's auction record?
Giovanni Antonio Magini's auction record is $4,414, set in 2026.
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