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

# Giovanni Carnovali (b. 1804)

Giovanni Carnovali is an Italian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $356. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Giovanni Carnovali sold in 2025 for $5,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Giovanni Carnovali work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Carnovali work is $356.

The median Giovanni Carnovali painting sells for $1,214 across 8 lots.

The median Giovanni Carnovali work on paper sells for $135 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,214† | $29,051 | 57.1% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $135 | $1,000 | 54.5% | 2024-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,688–$7,096† | $4,050† | $29,051 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $112–$201 | $135 | $1,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $29,051 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $7,096 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $216 |

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 Carnovali worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Carnovali work is $356. The median Giovanni Carnovali painting sells for $1,214 across 8 lots. The median Giovanni Carnovali work on paper sells for $135 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Giovanni Carnovali painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Carnovali painting is $1,214. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giovanni Carnovali's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Carnovali painting is $29,051.

### What is the average price of a Giovanni Carnovali work on paper?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Carnovali work on paper is $135.

### What is Giovanni Carnovali's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Carnovali work on paper is $1,000.

### What is Giovanni Carnovali's auction record?

Giovanni Carnovali's auction record is $29,051, set in 1997.

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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 Carnovali auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giovanni-carnovali (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.