Giovanni B. Piranesi (1720–1778)
What is Giovanni B. Piranesi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 307 auction results for Giovanni B. Piranesi at 2 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $781–$3,582, n=7). The auction record is $20,000 for Carceri d'Invenzione (2013, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carceri d'Invenzione, 1749-50 | Etchings with engraving | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Carceri d'Invenzione, 1749-1750 | Etchings with engraving | $18,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2020 |
| 3 | An Immense Interior, 1749 | Etching and engraving | $15,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | Perspective of Arches, with a Smoking Fire, 1749-50 | Etching | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2013 |
| 5 | The Gothic Arch, circa 1749 | Etching | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | The Giant Wheel, 1749-1750 | Etching | $12,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 7 | The Staircase with Trophies, 1749-50 | Etching and engraving | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Prisoners on a Projecting Platform, circa 1749 | Etching | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | The Drawbridge, 1749-50 | Etching and engraving | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 10 | The Well, 1749-1750 | Etching | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 296 | $2,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 274 | $2,040 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 307 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Giovanni B. Piranesi is an Italian artist with 361 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Giovanni B. Piranesi sold in 2026 for $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Giovanni B. Piranesi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Giovanni B. Piranesi on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni B. Piranesi work worth?
Across 307 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni B. Piranesi work is $2,000.
The median Giovanni B. Piranesi print sells for $2,000 across 307 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni B. Piranesi prints typically sell for $1,250–$3,120 (the middle half of 277 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 311 | $2,000† | $20,000 | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $11,250 | $20,000 | — | 2021-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 277 | $1,250–$3,120† | $2,040† | $15,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $18,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni B. Piranesi worth?
Across 307 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni B. Piranesi work is $2,000. The median Giovanni B. Piranesi print sells for $2,000 across 307 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni B. Piranesi prints typically sell for $1,250–$3,120 (the middle half of 277 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Giovanni B. Piranesi print?
Based on 307 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni B. Piranesi print is $2,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giovanni B. Piranesi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni B. Piranesi print is $20,000.
What is the average price of a medium Giovanni B. Piranesi print?
Based on 277 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni B. Piranesi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giovanni B. Piranesi's auction record?
Giovanni B. Piranesi's auction record is $20,000, set in 2013.
See the full Giovanni B. Piranesi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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