Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606–1680)
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi is an Italian artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,477. 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 Grimaldi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,564; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work is $1,477.
The median Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi print sells for $406 across 19 lots.
The median Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper sells for $1,600 across 24 lots.
The median Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi painting sells for $3,470 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on papers typically sell for $668–$2,778 (the middle half of 23 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 | 41 | $406†‡ | $7,405‡ | 46.3% | 2022-09-28 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,470†‡ | $11,180 | 83.3% | 2024-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,600†‡ | $12,925 | 70.6% | 2025-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,925‡ | $17,501‡ | — | 2011-10-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $406 with 46.3% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,470, record $11,180. A typical Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,925.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $305–$836†‡ | $406†‡ | $7,405‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,233–$9,314†‡ | $2,969†‡ | $11,180 |
† 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 | $668–$2,778†‡ | $1,635†‡ | $12,925 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $12,925 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $11,180 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,304 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $8,532 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,405‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,645‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work is $1,477. The median Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi print sells for $406 across 19 lots. The median Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper sells for $1,600 across 24 lots. The median Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi painting sells for $3,470 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on papers typically sell for $668–$2,778 (the middle half of 23 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 Grimaldi print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi print is $406. 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 Grimaldi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi print is $7,405. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper is $1,600. 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 Grimaldi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper is $12,925.
What is the average price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi painting is $3,470. 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 Grimaldi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi painting is $11,180.
What is the average price of a small Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,635, 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 Francesco Grimaldi print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $406, 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 Grimaldi's auction record?
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi's auction record is $17,501, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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