Jean-Baptiste Nini (1717–1786)
What is Jean-Baptiste Nini’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Nini at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,889 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$6,695, n=5). The auction record is $23,040 for Terracotta medallion of Franklin's face (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terracotta medallion of Franklin's face, 1778 | Terracotta medallion (165 mm diameter). Signed and dated with roman numerals, impressed with Nini's name, the crest, and "1778." Framed (overall 226 mm diameter) | $23,040 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | FRENCH, LATE 18TH CENTURY, BY AND AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE NINI (1717-1786) SET OF 23 MEDALLIONS WITH PROFILES [FRANCE, FIN DU XVIIIE, PAR ET D'APRÈS JEAN-BAPTISTE NINI (1717-1786) ENSEMBLE DE 23 PROFILS EN MÉDAILLON], 1764-1779 | Terracotta ; in painted wood frames | $9,116 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 3 | Deux paires de médaillons représentant Louis XVI et Marie-Antoinette et Guy Le Gentil, marquis de Paroy et Charles-René Péan, seigneur de Mosnac, 1717 | : titré 'MARIA ANTONIA ARC AUST GALLORUM REGINA', signé et daté 'J.B.NINI.F' et '1774', au revers deux étiquettes '857' et 'S.54' et inscription au crayon 'N°12 / ... IV' dans des cadres en bronze doré postérieurs et | $6,695 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Portrait en buste de Charles-Juste, prince de Beauvau-Craon, 1767 | Médaillon en terre cuite | $4,889 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Portrait d'Albertine baronne de Nivenheim, 1786 | Médaillon en terre cuite | $4,115 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Suzanne-Elisabeth-Françoise de Jarente de la Reynière & Charles-René Péan, seigneur de Mosnac, 1768 | Terracotta | $3,348 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Jean-Baptiste Nini (1717 - 1786) | Terracotta medallion; in a gilt bronze frame | $3,063 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | A Terracotta Portrait Medallion of Benjamin Franklin, 1777 | Terracotta | $3,024 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | A terracotta portrait medallion of Benjamin Franklin, 1777 | Terracotta | $2,794 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Portrait de Suzanne-Elisabeth-Françoise de Jarente de la Reynière, 1786 | Médaillon en terre cuite | $2,532 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $2,080 |
| Other | 8 | $1,111 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,532 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste Nini is an Italian artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,653. 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 Jean-Baptiste Nini sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Nini work is $1,653.
The median Jean-Baptiste Nini sculpture sells for $422 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $422† | $535 | — | 2023-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $535 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $309† |
† 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 Jean-Baptiste Nini worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Nini work is $1,653. The median Jean-Baptiste Nini sculpture sells for $422 across 2 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 Jean-Baptiste Nini's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Nini's auction record is $10,031, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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