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# Giovanni Giacometti (1868–1933)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 571 auction results for Giovanni Giacometti at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,005 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,118–$13,896, n=20). The auction record is $2,085,421 for BRUGNETTA / DER EINSAME BERGHOF BRUGNETTA / THE SOLITARY MOUNTAIN FARM (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRUGNETTA / DER EINSAME BERGHOF BRUGNETTA / THE SOLITARY MOUNTAIN FARM | — | $2,085,421 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | WINTERLANDSCHAFT MALOJA, 1932 WINTER LANDSCAPE AT MALOJA, 1932 | — | $1,881,343 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | BLICK ÜBER CAPOLAGO AUF DEN SILSERSEE, 1927 VIEW OVER CAPOLAGO TOWARDS LAKE SILS, 1927 | — | $1,467,839 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Mare di Nebbia, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $1,294,501 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | WINTER BEI ST. MORITZ , 1916 WINTER NEAR ST. MORITZ, 1916 | — | $1,140,135 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Lago che gela, 1933 | Öl auf Leinwand | $832,609 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Piz Lagrev, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $810,518 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Paesaggio di Bregaglia (novembre), 1924 | Oil on canvas | $808,430 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Autunno – Bergdorf mit Schafen, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $789,307 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Frühlingslandschaft, 1926 | Öl auf Leinwand | $714,890 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $108,840 |
| Works on paper | 88 | $14,472 |
| Other | 47 | $12,777 |
| Prints | 78 | $2,648 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $151,904 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 191 | $9,118 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 571 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giovanni Giacometti is a Swiss artist with 800 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $15,313. 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 Giacometti sold in 2026 for $85,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Giovanni Giacometti work worth?

Across 571 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Giacometti work is $15,313.

The median Giovanni Giacometti painting sells for $133,216 across 193 lots.

The median Giovanni Giacometti work on paper sells for $15,373 across 162 lots.

The median Giovanni Giacometti print sells for $1,392 across 138 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Giacometti work on papers typically sell for $9,193–$22,270 (the middle half of 158 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Giacometti prints typically sell for $658–$3,369 (the middle half of 128 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 | 173 | $1,392†‡ | $14,979 | 79.8% | 2024-09-12 |
| Paintings | 256 | $133,216†‡ | $4.1M‡ | 75.4% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 190 | $15,373†‡ | $74,139 | 85.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 119 | $264,176†‡ | $4.1M‡ | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Giovanni Giacometti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (173 lots) median $1,392 with 79.8% sell-through. Paintings (256 lots) median $133,216, record $4,132,983. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Giovanni Giacometti painting sells for around 96× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 119 lots) the median is $264,176.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 128 | $658–$3,369†‡ | $1,499†‡ | $14,979 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $759–$1,493†‡ | $1,162†‡ | $4,508† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $28,298–$105,500†‡ | $62,052†‡ | $417,537‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 125 | $85,985–$389,942†‡ | $200,989†‡ | $1.7M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $561,725–$578,693‡ | $561,725‡ | $4.1M‡ |

† 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) | 158 | $9,193–$22,270†‡ | $15,617†‡ | $74,139 |

† 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 | 2016 | $4.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.7M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $74,139 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $65,884 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $14,979 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $11,891 |

‡ 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 Giacometti worth?

Across 571 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Giacometti work is $15,313. The median Giovanni Giacometti painting sells for $133,216 across 193 lots. The median Giovanni Giacometti work on paper sells for $15,373 across 162 lots. The median Giovanni Giacometti print sells for $1,392 across 138 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Giacometti work on papers typically sell for $9,193–$22,270 (the middle half of 158 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Giacometti prints typically sell for $658–$3,369 (the middle half of 128 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 Giacometti painting?

Based on 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Giacometti painting is $133,216. 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 Giacometti's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Giacometti painting is $4,132,983. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Giacometti work on paper is $15,373. 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 Giacometti's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Giacometti work on paper is $74,139.

### What is the average price of a Giovanni Giacometti print?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Giacometti print is $1,392. 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 Giacometti's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Giacometti print is $14,979.

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

Based on 158 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Giacometti work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,617, 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 Giacometti print?

Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Giacometti print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,499, 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 Giacometti's auction record?

Giovanni Giacometti's auction record is $4,132,983, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Giovanni Giacometti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giovanni-giacometti (updated 2026-11-02).

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.