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Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691–1765)

What is Giovanni Paolo Panini’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Giovanni Paolo Panini at 23 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $49,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27,532–$77,423, n=11). The auction record is $698,500 for An architectural capriccio with figures among Roman ruins including the the Temple of Saturn, Arch of Constantine, Temple of Vesta, Arch of Drusus, the Colosseum, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Basilica of Maxentius and the Column of Marcus Aurelius (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1An architectural capriccio with figures among Roman ruins including the the Temple of Saturn, Arch of Constantine, Temple of Vesta, Arch of Drusus, the Colosseum, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Basilica of Maxentius and the Column of Marcus Aurelius, 1765Oil paint$698,500Christie'sJan 2011
2View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, 1745Oil paint$529,200Christie'sNov 2022
3Rome, A View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, 1734Oil on canvas$480,000Sotheby'sMay 2024
4Vue du Campo Vaccino et Vue du Colisée, Rome, 1743Paire de toiles$424,497ArtcurialMar 2025
5An architectural capriccio with the philosopher Diogenes and other figures by a fountain beneath a portico with the Colosseum, the column of Trajan, Hercules and the Hydra, the Farnese Hercules, and the Farnese Flora, 1765Oil paint$422,500Christie'sJan 2011
6A capriccio of the Roman forum with Tuccia, the Vestal Virgin, 1731Signed and dated lower centre on the stairs: I.P. PANINI/ ROMÆ MDCCXXXIoil on canvas$399,722Sotheby'sDec 2023
7An architectural capriccio with Christ at the Pool of Bethesda, 1765Oil paint$399,691Christie'sDec 2010
8A classical capriccio with the Colosseum, Trajan's column and the Farnese Hercules, with the Philosopher Diogenes and other figures in the foreground, 1765Oil paint$379,843Christie'sDec 2023
9An architectural capriccio with two soldiers addressing a young man, figures on a balcony beyond—$241,972Sotheby'sJul 2007
10PREDICATION D'UN APOTRE et PREDICATION D'UNE SIBYLLE, 1765Deux huiles sur toiles formant pendant$218,179ArtcurialDec 2007
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings47$58,795
Other17$19,952
Works on paper13$11,229
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Large (over 120 cm)17$152,358
Medium (50-120 cm)22$21,197
Small (under 50 cm)21$7,638

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures

Giovanni Paolo Panini is an Italian artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $21,612. 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 Paolo Panini sold in 2026 for $66,646, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Giovanni Paolo Panini work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Paolo Panini work is $21,612.

The median Giovanni Paolo Panini painting sells for $47,105 across 52 lots.

The median Giovanni Paolo Panini work on paper sells for $4,000 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni Paolo Panini paintings typically sell for $5,509–$81,000 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Paolo Panini work on papers typically sell for $1,434–$17,580 (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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings63$47,105†‡$698,50082.5%2026-10-21
Works on Paper30$4,000†‡$30,21990%2026-06-12
Masterpieces (top of market)20$213,017†$698,500—2025-03-27

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

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)22$5,509–$81,000†‡$11,318†‡$529,200
large (over 120 cm)17$49,416–$399,691$152,358$698,500

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

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)22$1,434–$17,580†‡$4,138†‡$30,219

† 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

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2011$698,500
Paintings2022$529,200
Works on Paper2000$30,219
Works on Paper2002$23,213

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Giovanni Paolo Panini worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Paolo Panini work is $21,612. The median Giovanni Paolo Panini painting sells for $47,105 across 52 lots. The median Giovanni Paolo Panini work on paper sells for $4,000 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni Paolo Panini paintings typically sell for $5,509–$81,000 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Paolo Panini work on papers typically sell for $1,434–$17,580 (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 Paolo Panini painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Paolo Panini painting is $47,105. 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 Paolo Panini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Paolo Panini painting is $698,500.

What is the average price of a Giovanni Paolo Panini work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Paolo Panini work on paper is $4,000. 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 Paolo Panini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Paolo Panini work on paper is $30,219.

What is the average price of a medium Giovanni Paolo Panini painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni Paolo Panini painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,318, 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 Paolo Panini work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Paolo Panini work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,138, 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 Paolo Panini's auction record?

Giovanni Paolo Panini's auction record is $698,500, set in 2011.

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