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# Giovanni Gariboldi (1908–1971)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Giovanni Gariboldi at 10 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $554 including buyer’s premium (middle half $413–$872, n=20). The auction record is $18,750 for A PAIR OF ILLUMINATING BAR CABINETS (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A PAIR OF ILLUMINATING BAR CABINETS, 1948 | Glass | $18,750 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Bar cabinet | Glass | $11,250 | Phillips | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | cabinet, 1940 | Walnut | $10,625 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | A MONUMENTAL VASE, circa 1940 | Glazed porcelain | $8,125 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | unique console from the Richard Ginori showroom, Florence, 1950 | Walnut | $8,125 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 6 | Illuminated bar cabinet, circa 1949 | Glass | $6,250 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Large vase | Terracotta | $6,250 | Phillips | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | ceiling fixture, 1940 | Ceiling fixture | $4,063 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | A MIRROR, 1946 | Mirror | $3,500 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Mirror, 1940 | Mirror | $2,375 | Wright | Aug 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $2,000 |
| Sculpture | 28 | $476 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,188 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $459 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giovanni Gariboldi is an Italian artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $610. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Giovanni Gariboldi sold in 2026 for $872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Giovanni Gariboldi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Giovanni Gariboldi work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Gariboldi work is $610.

The median Giovanni Gariboldi work on paper sells for $682 across 3 lots.

The median Giovanni Gariboldi painting sells for $2,227 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 | 1 | $2,227† | $2,227† | — | 2020-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $682 | $757 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,250 | $18,750 | — | 2019-12-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,227† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $757 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $682 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gariboldi worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Gariboldi work is $610. The median Giovanni Gariboldi work on paper sells for $682 across 3 lots. The median Giovanni Gariboldi painting sells for $2,227 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Giovanni Gariboldi's auction record is $18,750, set in 2016.

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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.