Giovanni Bartolena (1869–1969)
Giovanni Bartolena is an Italian artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,966. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Giovanni Bartolena sold in 2017 for $4,993, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Bartolena work is $4,966.
The median Giovanni Bartolena painting sells for $5,026 across 71 lots.
The median Giovanni Bartolena print sells for $113 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Bartolena paintings typically sell for $2,541–$9,529 (the middle half of 27 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 | 3 | $113 | $170 | 66.7% | 2015-05-19 |
| Paintings | 94 | $5,026† | $48,577 | 75.5% | 2026-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,810 | $53,218 | — | 2008-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Giovanni Bartolena's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $113 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $5,026, record $48,577. A typical Giovanni Bartolena painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $35,810.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,541–$9,529 | $5,294 | $48,577 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,236–$11,210† | $5,441† | $16,815 |
† 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 | 1995 | $48,577 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $23,043 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $170 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $56 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni Bartolena worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Bartolena work is $4,966. The median Giovanni Bartolena painting sells for $5,026 across 71 lots. The median Giovanni Bartolena print sells for $113 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Bartolena paintings typically sell for $2,541–$9,529 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Giovanni Bartolena painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Bartolena painting is $5,026. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giovanni Bartolena's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Bartolena painting is $48,577.
What is the average price of a small Giovanni Bartolena painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Bartolena painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Giovanni Bartolena painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni Bartolena painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giovanni Bartolena's auction record?
Giovanni Bartolena's auction record is $53,218, set in 2008.
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