Giovanni Costa (1826–1903)
Giovanni Costa is an Italian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $5,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Giovanni Costa sold in 2024 for $5,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Costa on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Costa work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Costa work is $5,125.
The median Giovanni Costa painting sells for $5,250 across 11 lots.
The median Giovanni Costa work on paper sells for $172 across 1 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 | 13 | $5,250† | $49,692 | 84.6% | 2025-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $172 | $172 | — | 2021-03-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,000–$31,459 | $14,549 | $49,692 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $49,692 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $31,459 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $172 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni Costa worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Costa work is $5,125. The median Giovanni Costa painting sells for $5,250 across 11 lots. The median Giovanni Costa work on paper sells for $172 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Giovanni Costa painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Costa painting is $5,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giovanni Costa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Costa painting is $49,692.
What is Giovanni Costa's auction record?
Giovanni Costa's auction record is $49,692, set in 2008.
See the full Giovanni Costa record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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