Lavinia Fontana (1552–1614)
Lavinia Fontana is an Italian artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $26,443. 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 Lavinia Fontana is recorded as sold in 2026 for $26,443; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lavinia Fontana on OpeningBid →What is a Lavinia Fontana work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lavinia Fontana work is $26,443.
The median Lavinia Fontana painting sells for $16,244 across 25 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 | 36 | $16,244†‡ | $197,015 | 69.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $176,580‡ | $277,606 | — | 2024-02-01 |
† 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) | 6 | $5,718–$39,082 | $14,311 | $81,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,905–$103,116† | $39,061† | $187,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,669–$63,667‡ | $26,443‡ | $197,015 |
† 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 | 2021 | $197,015 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $187,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lavinia Fontana worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lavinia Fontana work is $26,443. The median Lavinia Fontana painting sells for $16,244 across 25 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 Lavinia Fontana painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lavinia Fontana painting is $16,244. 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 Lavinia Fontana's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lavinia Fontana painting is $197,015.
What is the average price of a medium Lavinia Fontana painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lavinia Fontana painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,061, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lavinia Fontana's auction record?
Lavinia Fontana's auction record is $277,606, set in 2020.
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