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# Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591–1666)

## What is Giovanni Francesco Barbieri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Giovanni Francesco Barbieri at 24 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,656 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,463–$1,765, n=5). The auction record is $317,166 for The penitent Magdalene (2011, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The penitent Magdalene, circa 1645 | Leinwand | $317,166 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2011 |
| 2 | Ganymede taken away on the back of an eagle, a dog to the left and distant buildings to the right, early 1630s | Drawing | $75,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2020 |
| 3 | Deux études de femmes en buste, 1734 | Plume et encre brune | $37,832 | Artcurial | Mar 2011 |
| 4 | The Holy Spirit Appearing to St. Gregory, 1666 | GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI | $21,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Cupid with his bow | Oil on canvas, unlined | $20,220 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 6 | Study of a woman half-length with arm outstretched | Red chalk on laid paper | $8,969 | Roseberys London | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Une sibylle | Plume et encre brune | $5,901 | De Baecque et Associés | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Three Monks in Prayer Witnessing a Vision of the Virgin and Child | Pen and brown ink on cream laid paper mounted on laid paper | $5,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2003 |
| 9 | Three Monks in Prayer Witnessing a Vision of the Virgin and Child | Pen and brown ink on cream laid paper mounted on laid paper | $5,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2003 |
| 10 | The Penitent Magdalene | Oil on canvas | $5,133 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,070 |
| Paintings | 14 | $1,681 |
| Other | 8 | $1,097 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,986 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,656 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giovanni Francesco Barbieri is an Italian artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,656. 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 Francesco Barbieri sold in 2026 for $5,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work is $1,656.

The median Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting sells for $1,633 across 45 lots.

The median Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on paper sells for $1,412 across 28 lots.

The median Giovanni Francesco Barbieri print sells for $65 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on papers typically sell for $495–$4,490 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni Francesco Barbieri paintings typically sell for $1,076–$5,622 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $65†‡ | $977 | — | 2024-03-19 |
| Paintings | 52 | $1,633†‡ | $317,166 | 86.5% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,412†‡ | $75,000 | 71.8% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $41,314‡ | $317,166 | — | 2020-01-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $65. Paintings (52 lots) median $1,633, record $317,166. A typical Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $41,314.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $599–$1,486†‡ | $1,129†‡ | $2,316† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,076–$5,622†‡ | $2,124†‡ | $317,166 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,220–$13,064†‡ | $5,133†‡ | $13,928† |

† 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) | 23 | $495–$4,490†‡ | $1,560†‡ | $75,000 |

† 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 | $317,166 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $37,832 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $20,220 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $977 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $65‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Francesco Barbieri worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work is $1,656. The median Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting sells for $1,633 across 45 lots. The median Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on paper sells for $1,412 across 28 lots. The median Giovanni Francesco Barbieri print sells for $65 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on papers typically sell for $495–$4,490 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni Francesco Barbieri paintings typically sell for $1,076–$5,622 (the middle half of 22 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 Francesco Barbieri painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting is $1,633. 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 Francesco Barbieri's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting is $317,166.

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on paper is $1,412. 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 Francesco Barbieri's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on paper is $75,000.

### What is the average price of a small Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Francesco Barbieri work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,560, 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 medium Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni Francesco Barbieri painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,124, 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 Francesco Barbieri's auction record?

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri's auction record is $317,166, set in 2011.

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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.