Giovanni Grubacs (1830–1919)
Giovanni Grubacs is an Italian artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,171. 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 Grubacs sold in 2026 for $63,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Grubacs on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Grubacs work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Grubacs work is $9,171.
The median Giovanni Grubacs painting sells for $7,525 across 24 lots.
The median Giovanni Grubacs work on paper sells for $1,665 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $7,525†‡ | $63,500 | 75% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,665‡ | $1,665‡ | — | 2014-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,948–$7,541‡ | $7,278‡ | $63,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $16,458–$28,365†‡ | $23,097†‡ | $60,000 |
† 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 | 2026 | $63,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,665‡ |
‡ 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 Grubacs worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Grubacs work is $9,171. The median Giovanni Grubacs painting sells for $7,525 across 24 lots. The median Giovanni Grubacs work on paper sells for $1,665 across 1 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 Grubacs painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Grubacs painting is $7,525. 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 Grubacs's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Grubacs painting is $63,500.
What is the average price of a small Giovanni Grubacs painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Grubacs painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giovanni Grubacs's auction record?
Giovanni Grubacs's auction record is $121,656, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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