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# Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (1762–1844)

## What is Giuseppe Bernardino Bison’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Giuseppe Bernardino Bison at 22 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,107 including buyer’s premium (middle half $403–$29,270, n=19). The auction record is $320,000 for Venice, Piazza San Marco on the last day of Carnival; and A regatta at the Punta della Dogana (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venice, Piazza San Marco on the last day of Carnival; and A regatta at the Punta della Dogana, 1762 | Oil paint | $320,000 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Interior of an Elegant Dining Room with a Dinner Party | Oil on panel | $170,500 | Sotheby's | Jan 2011 |
| 3 | Venice, Views of the Molo and the Grand Canal | Oil on canvas, a pair | $120,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Venice, The Piazza San Marco; Venice, The Bacino di San Marco, looking East with the Doge's Palace and the Riva degli Schiavoni; Venice, The Riva degli Schiavoni, with the Palazzo della Zecca and the Biblioteca Marciana, the church of Santa Maria della Salute beyond; and Venice, The Grand Canal, looking North, with the Rialto Bridge, 1762 | Oil paint | $100,000 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Venice, the Molo from the Bacino di San Marco, with the Bucintoro, 1762 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 6 | A collector's cabinet, 1762 | Oil on canvas, unlined | $62,500 | Christie's | Jul 2004 |
| 7 | Venice, the Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge | Oil on canvas | $61,101 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Paysage animé de ruines et de différents personnages, 1775 | Porte une signature 'Lacroix f | $55,123 | Artcurial | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | Paesaggio con barcaioli; Paesaggio con viandanti | Olio su prima tela, una coppia | $47,011 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Vue du Grand-Canal avec le pont du Rialto et Vue de la Piazzetta avec la basilique Saint-Marc, Venise, 2013 | Paire de gouaches, l'une avec rehauts d'or | $46,043 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $15,121 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $6,144 |
| Other | 20 | $4,425 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $11,153 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $5,908 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giuseppe Bernardino Bison is an Italian artist with 279 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,954. 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 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison sold in 2026 for $17,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work is $5,954.

The median Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper sells for $2,268 across 52 lots.

The median Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting sells for $12,292 across 45 lots.

The median Giuseppe Bernardino Bison print sells for $13,460 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on papers typically sell for $756–$7,831 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Giuseppe Bernardino Bison paintings typically sell for $4,990–$23,854 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $13,460‡ | $17,349‡ | 40% | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 62 | $12,292†‡ | $320,000 | 72.6% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $2,268†‡ | $22,144 | 63.4% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $110,000 | $320,000 | — | 2024-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $13,460 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $12,292, record $320,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $110,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $4,990–$23,854†‡ | $12,292†‡ | $100,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $5,277–$61,101‡ | $11,153‡ | $320,000 |

† 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) | 46 | $756–$7,831†‡ | $2,128†‡ | $22,144 |

† 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 | 2024 | $320,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $170,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $22,144 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,482 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $17,349‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,572‡ |

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

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 Bernardino Bison worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work is $5,954. The median Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper sells for $2,268 across 52 lots. The median Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting sells for $12,292 across 45 lots. The median Giuseppe Bernardino Bison print sells for $13,460 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on papers typically sell for $756–$7,831 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Giuseppe Bernardino Bison paintings typically sell for $4,990–$23,854 (the middle half of 25 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 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper is $2,268. 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 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper is $22,144.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting is $12,292. 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 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting is $320,000.

### What is the average price of a small Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giuseppe Bernardino Bison work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,128, 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 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giuseppe Bernardino Bison painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,292, 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 Giuseppe Bernardino Bison's auction record?

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison's auction record is $320,000, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.