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# Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Giuseppe Arcimboldo is an Italian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,500.

A work by Giuseppe Arcimboldo sold in 2025 for $37,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Giuseppe Arcimboldo work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Arcimboldo work is $12,500.

The median Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting sells for $14,095 across 12 lots.

The median Giuseppe Arcimboldo work on paper sells for $1,295 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $14,095 | $50,000 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,295 | $1,295 | — | 1999-04-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,245–$47,285 | $24,845 | $50,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,332 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,295 |

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 Giuseppe Arcimboldo worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Arcimboldo work is $12,500. The median Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting sells for $14,095 across 12 lots. The median Giuseppe Arcimboldo work on paper sells for $1,295 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting is $14,095.

### What is Giuseppe Arcimboldo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting is $50,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giuseppe Arcimboldo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Giuseppe Arcimboldo's auction record?

Giuseppe Arcimboldo's auction record is $50,000, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.