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# 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.

**3 Giovanni Bartolena works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Giovanni Bartolena work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.