Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931)
What is Giovanni Boldini’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Giovanni Boldini at 30 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,737 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,175–$30,786, n=14). The auction record is $1,874,500 for Portrait of Marthe Régnier (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Marthe Régnier, 1842 | Oil paint | $1,874,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Ballerine Spagnole al Moulin Rouge, 1905 | Oil paint | $1,860,000 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Ritratto di Madame Eugène Doyen, 1910 | Oil paint | $1,762,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Portrait of Madame Roger-Jourdain, 1889 | Oil paint | $1,453,161 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Portrait of Countess Zichy, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $1,320,500 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait of Ena Wertheimer, 1842 | Oil paint | $865,772 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | La Danzatrice Spagnola, Portrait of Anita de la Feria, 1900 | Oil paint | $839,190 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 8 | La Contessa Speranza, 1899 | Oil paint | $736,132 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | La dame de Biarritz (Mlle. Gillespie), 1912 | Oil paint | $602,454 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 10 | Portrait of Madame Gabrielle Réjane | Oil on canvas | $565,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $53,396 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $16,250 |
| Other | 60 | $9,495 |
| Prints | 9 | $2,880 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $839,190 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $45,529 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $14,552 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Giovanni Boldini is an Italian artist with 252 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $18,922. 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 Boldini sold in 2026 for $47,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Boldini on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Boldini work worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Boldini work is $18,922.
The median Giovanni Boldini work on paper sells for $8,750 across 69 lots.
The median Giovanni Boldini painting sells for $56,573 across 61 lots.
The median Giovanni Boldini print sells for $2,479 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Boldini work on papers typically sell for $3,920–$18,470 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Boldini paintings typically sell for $26,817–$101,600 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 12 | $2,479 | $6,500 | 83.3% | 2024-03-22 |
| Paintings | 69 | $56,573†‡ | $1.9M | 88.4% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 84 | $8,750†‡ | $242,500 | 82.1% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $281,612 | $1.9M | — | 2023-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giovanni Boldini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $2,479 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $56,573, record $1,874,500. A typical Giovanni Boldini painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $281,612.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,277–$3,158 | $2,479 | $6,500 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $26,817–$101,600†‡ | $47,107†‡ | $494,374 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $17,926–$80,203‡ | $47,182‡ | $1.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $736,132–$1.5M | $865,772 | $1.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $3,920–$18,470†‡ | $7,266†‡ | $58,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $18,000–$37,390† | $19,378† | $43,877 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $242,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $58,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni Boldini worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Boldini work is $18,922. The median Giovanni Boldini work on paper sells for $8,750 across 69 lots. The median Giovanni Boldini painting sells for $56,573 across 61 lots. The median Giovanni Boldini print sells for $2,479 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Boldini work on papers typically sell for $3,920–$18,470 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Boldini paintings typically sell for $26,817–$101,600 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Boldini work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Boldini work on paper is $8,750. 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 Boldini's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Boldini work on paper is $242,500.
What is the average price of a Giovanni Boldini painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Boldini painting is $56,573. 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 Boldini's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Boldini painting is $1,874,500.
What is the average price of a Giovanni Boldini print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Boldini print is $2,479.
What is Giovanni Boldini's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Boldini print is $6,500.
What is the average price of a small Giovanni Boldini work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Boldini work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Giovanni Boldini painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Boldini painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $47,107, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Boldini's auction record?
Giovanni Boldini's auction record is $1,874,500, set in 2011.
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