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# Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691–1765)

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

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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, 1765 | Oil paint | $698,500 | Christie's | Jan 2011 |
| 2 | View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, 1745 | Oil paint | $529,200 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Rome, A View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, 1734 | Oil on canvas | $480,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Vue du Campo Vaccino et Vue du Colisée, Rome, 1743 | Paire de toiles | $424,497 | Artcurial | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | An 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, 1765 | Oil paint | $422,500 | Christie's | Jan 2011 |
| 6 | A capriccio of the Roman forum with Tuccia, the Vestal Virgin, 1731 | Signed and dated lower centre on the stairs: I.P. PANINI/ ROMÆ MDCCXXXIoil on canvas | $399,722 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | An architectural capriccio with Christ at the Pool of Bethesda, 1765 | Oil paint | $399,691 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | A classical capriccio with the Colosseum, Trajan's column and the Farnese Hercules, with the Philosopher Diogenes and other figures in the foreground, 1765 | Oil paint | $379,843 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | An architectural capriccio with two soldiers addressing a young man, figures on a balcony beyond | — | $241,972 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 10 | PREDICATION D'UN APOTRE et PREDICATION D'UNE SIBYLLE, 1765 | Deux huiles sur toiles formant pendant | $218,179 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $58,795 |
| Other | 17 | $19,952 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $11,229 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Giovanni Paolo Panini work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $47,105†‡ | $698,500 | 82.5% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $4,000†‡ | $30,219 | 90% | 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $698,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $529,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $30,219 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $23,213 |

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