> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giovanni-b-piranesi · updated 2026-11-02

# Giovanni B. Piranesi (1720–1778)

## What is Giovanni B. Piranesi’s work worth? {#value}

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.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 296 | $2,000 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Giovanni B. Piranesi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giovanni-b-piranesi (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.