Francesco Guardi (1712–1793)
Francesco Guardi is an Italian artist with 251 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,812. 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 Francesco Guardi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $114,094; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Guardi work is $2,812.
The median Francesco Guardi painting sells for $2,375 across 112 lots.
The median Francesco Guardi work on paper sells for $1,017 across 21 lots.
The median Francesco Guardi print sells for $191 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Guardi paintings typically sell for $1,054–$4,294 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco Guardi paintings typically sell for $1,720–$6,612 (the middle half of 46 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 | 2 | $191 | $191 | 50% | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 147 | $2,375†‡ | $264,305 | 76.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,017†‡ | $421,611 | 77.8% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $164,594†‡ | $421,611 | — | 2026-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francesco Guardi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $191 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (147 lots) median $2,375, record $264,305. A typical Francesco Guardi painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $164,594.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,054–$4,294†‡ | $1,916†‡ | $264,305 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,720–$6,612†‡ | $3,644†‡ | $157,028 |
† 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) | 18 | $472–$12,031†‡ | $1,017†‡ | $421,611 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $421,611 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $264,305 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $248,626 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $161,178† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $191 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Guardi worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Guardi work is $2,812. The median Francesco Guardi painting sells for $2,375 across 112 lots. The median Francesco Guardi work on paper sells for $1,017 across 21 lots. The median Francesco Guardi print sells for $191 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francesco Guardi paintings typically sell for $1,054–$4,294 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco Guardi paintings typically sell for $1,720–$6,612 (the middle half of 46 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 Francesco Guardi painting?
Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Guardi painting is $2,375. 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 Francesco Guardi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Guardi painting is $264,305.
What is the average price of a Francesco Guardi work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Guardi work on paper is $1,017. 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 Francesco Guardi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Guardi work on paper is $421,611.
What is the average price of a small Francesco Guardi painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Guardi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,916, 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 medium Francesco Guardi painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco Guardi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,644, 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 Francesco Guardi's auction record?
Francesco Guardi's auction record is $421,611, set in 2004.
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