Giovanni (1609–1663)
What is Giovanni’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Giovanni at 4 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $338–$456, n=10). The auction record is $3,535 for Pastoral scene (1997, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pastoral scene | Oil Painting | $3,535 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nativity with God the Father and the Angels, 1647 | Etching | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Presunto ritratto del Bernini | Etching | $701 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Circe and Ulysses' companions transformed into animals | Etching | $464 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Old Man with a Large Beard and Man with a Fur Cap | Etching | $464 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Diogenes Searching for a Man | Etching | $431 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | A Satyr Resting in Front of a Statue of Priapus and Pan Reclining in Front of a Large Vase | Etching | $406 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Diogenes seeks the honest man | Etching | $406 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Temporalis Aeternitas, 1655 | Etching | $383 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Marsyas and Olympus | Etching | $324 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 11 | $406 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Giovanni is an Italian artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $431. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Giovanni sold in 2026 for $464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Giovanni record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Giovanni on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni work is $431.
The median Giovanni print sells for $419 across 12 lots.
The median Giovanni painting sells for $3,535 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $419‡ | $1,250 | 60% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,535 | $3,535 | 33.3% | 1997-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giovanni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $419 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,535, record $3,535. A typical Giovanni painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $368–$489‡ | $419‡ | $1,250 |
‡ 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 | 1997 | $3,535 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $701 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni work is $431. The median Giovanni print sells for $419 across 12 lots. The median Giovanni painting sells for $3,535 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Giovanni print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni print is $419. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giovanni's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni print is $1,250.
What is the average price of a small Giovanni print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni print (small (under 50 cm)) is $419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giovanni's auction record?
Giovanni's auction record is $3,535, set in 1997.
See the full Giovanni record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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