Ippolito Caffi (1809–1866)
What is Ippolito Caffi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Ippolito Caffi at 20 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,907 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,209–$26,501, n=8). The auction record is $2,120,255 for veduta di piazza navona, roma (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $33,035 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $6,337 |
| Other | 8 | $1,832 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $45,381 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $9,271 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Ippolito Caffi is an Italian artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $28,780. 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 Ippolito Caffi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $63,893; 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 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ippolito Caffi work is $28,780.
The median Ippolito Caffi painting sells for $33,310 across 31 lots.
The median Ippolito Caffi work on paper sells for $1,918 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $33,310‡ | $337,000 | 88.6% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,918†‡ | $112,500 | 84.2% | 2025-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $148,088‡ | $2.1M | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $7,104–$41,120‡ | $12,390‡ | $144,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $23,240–$133,797‡ | $52,861‡ | $337,000 |
‡ 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) | 15 | $426–$5,022†‡ | $1,400†‡ | $112,500 |
† 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 | 2008 | $337,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $252,259 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $112,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $92,527 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ippolito Caffi worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ippolito Caffi work is $28,780. The median Ippolito Caffi painting sells for $33,310 across 31 lots. The median Ippolito Caffi work on paper sells for $1,918 across 16 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 Ippolito Caffi painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ippolito Caffi painting is $33,310. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ippolito Caffi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ippolito Caffi painting is $337,000.
What is the average price of a Ippolito Caffi work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ippolito Caffi work on paper is $1,918. 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 Ippolito Caffi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ippolito Caffi work on paper is $112,500.
What is the average price of a small Ippolito Caffi painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ippolito Caffi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Ippolito Caffi work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ippolito Caffi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, 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 Ippolito Caffi's auction record?
Ippolito Caffi's auction record is $2,120,255, set in 2007.
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