Giovanni Volpato (1740–1803)
What is Giovanni Volpato’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Giovanni Volpato at 20 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $807 including buyer’s premium (middle half $608–$1,972, n=6). The auction record is $11,553 for The Villa Montalto-Negroni, Rome (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Villa Montalto-Negroni, Rome, 1735 | Watercolor | $11,553 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Vue de la pyramide de Cestius à Rome | Plume et encre brune, aquarelle et gouache, rehaussé de gomme arabique | $8,833 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | The garden of the Villa Doria Pamphili, Rome, 1735 | Watercolour heightened with white, over etched outline | $7,757 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 4 | La galerie des statues du musée Pio-Clementino à Rome | Aquarelle gouachée sur trait gravé | $7,674 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Veduta del Portico della Villa Madama | Watercolors | $7,000 | Grogan & Company | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | The garden of the Villa Doria Pamphili, Rome | Watercolour heightened with white, over etched outline | $5,944 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Veduta del Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella, after 1772 | Aquarell, schwarze Tusche und Gouache | $5,647 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2003 |
| 8 | Musa Urania | Marble | $2,326 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Pair of Architectural Panels from Raphael's Vatican Loggia Decoration for Clement XIV, 1731 | Engravings | $2,350 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Two depictions of pilasters of the loggias in the Vatican, 1774 | Engraving on two sheets | $2,060 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $7,379 |
| Prints | 10 | $1,412 |
| Other | 6 | $679 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,802 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Giovanni Volpato is an Italian artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $743. 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 Volpato sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $782 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Volpato on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Volpato work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Volpato work is $743.
The median Giovanni Volpato print sells for $552 across 25 lots.
The median Giovanni Volpato work on paper sells for $7,000 across 8 lots.
The median Giovanni Volpato sculpture sells for $1,271 across 2 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 | 39 | $552‡ | $2,350 | 64.1% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $7,674 | $7,674 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $7,000‡ | $11,553 | 88.9% | 2023-03-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,271‡ | $2,326 | 66.7% | 2025-10-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Giovanni Volpato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $552 with 64.1% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $7,674, record $7,674. A typical Giovanni Volpato painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $311–$1,727‡ | $910‡ | $2,350 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,985–$8,564‡ | $7,379‡ | $11,553 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,553 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,833 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,350 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,326 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,083‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $216‡ |
‡ 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 Volpato worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Volpato work is $743. The median Giovanni Volpato print sells for $552 across 25 lots. The median Giovanni Volpato work on paper sells for $7,000 across 8 lots. The median Giovanni Volpato sculpture sells for $1,271 across 2 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 Volpato print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Volpato print is $552. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giovanni Volpato's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Volpato print is $2,350.
What is the average price of a medium Giovanni Volpato print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni Volpato print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Giovanni Volpato's auction record?
Giovanni Volpato's auction record is $11,553, set in 2018.
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