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# Giuseppe De Nittis (1846–1884)

## What is Giuseppe De Nittis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Giuseppe De Nittis at 22 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,395–$16,968, n=9). The auction record is $659,534 for Avenue du Bois de Boulogne (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avenue du Bois de Boulogne | Oil on canvas | $659,534 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | Westminster Bridge II, 1846 | Oil paint | $306,260 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 3 | Veduta di Londra (The Victoria Embankment, London), 1846 | Painting | $287,582 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 4 | Giorno di nebbia a Londra (Foggy day in London), 1846 | Painting | $245,024 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | Signora sulla neve con cagnolino, 1875 | Oil paint | $220,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 6 | Passa il treno, 1846 | Oil paint | $202,068 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 7 | Lady with puppy by river, 1872 | Oil Painting | $143,938 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 8 | Portrait of a Gentleman on a Parisian Boulevard, 1875 | Painting | $122,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | L' Arco di Trionfo a Parigi, 1876 | Gouache | $115,242 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | A View From Pompeii | Oil on panel | $98,500 | Sotheby's | Jan 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $29,115 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $7,040 |
| Other | 8 | $3,164 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $25,563 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $19,755 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giuseppe De Nittis is an Italian artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $17,360. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Giuseppe De Nittis sold in 2025 for $56,894, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Giuseppe De Nittis work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe De Nittis work is $17,360.

The median Giuseppe De Nittis painting sells for $25,563 across 41 lots.

The median Giuseppe De Nittis work on paper sells for $3,395 across 10 lots.

The median Giuseppe De Nittis print sells for $443 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Giuseppe De Nittis paintings typically sell for $14,383–$51,498 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $443‡ | $561‡ | 53.8% | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 57 | $25,563‡ | $306,260 | 71.9% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $3,395 | $115,242 | 58.8% | 2025-11-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $220,000 | $659,534 | — | 2025-05-13 |

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

Giuseppe De Nittis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $443 with 53.8% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $25,563, record $306,260. A typical Giuseppe De Nittis painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $220,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $14,383–$51,498‡ | $28,789‡ | $287,582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $12,889–$41,228‡ | $17,360‡ | $306,260 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $1,167–$6,129 | $2,541 | $16,623 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $306,260 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $287,582 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $115,242 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $16,623 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $561‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $546 |

‡ 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 De Nittis worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giuseppe De Nittis work is $17,360. The median Giuseppe De Nittis painting sells for $25,563 across 41 lots. The median Giuseppe De Nittis work on paper sells for $3,395 across 10 lots. The median Giuseppe De Nittis print sells for $443 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giuseppe De Nittis paintings typically sell for $14,383–$51,498 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe De Nittis painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe De Nittis painting is $25,563. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Giuseppe De Nittis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe De Nittis painting is $306,260.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe De Nittis work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe De Nittis work on paper is $3,395.

### What is Giuseppe De Nittis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe De Nittis work on paper is $115,242.

### What is the average price of a Giuseppe De Nittis print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giuseppe De Nittis print is $443. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Giuseppe De Nittis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giuseppe De Nittis print is $561. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Giuseppe De Nittis painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giuseppe De Nittis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $28,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Giuseppe De Nittis's auction record?

Giuseppe De Nittis's auction record is $659,534, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Giuseppe De Nittis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giuseppe-de-nittis (updated 2026-11-02).

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.