Lionello Balestrieri (1872–1958)
What is Lionello Balestrieri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Lionello Balestrieri at 18 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $312–$1,202, n=5). The auction record is $55,598 for il monte di pietà (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | il monte di pietà | — | $55,598 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Study for 'Beethoven (Kreutzer Sonata)', 1872 | Oil paint | $10,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata | Painting | $8,775 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Gli ultimi giorni di Morelli | Olio su tela riportata su cartone | $7,005 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Beethoven (Sonate à Kreutzer), 1872 | Fusain sur papier brun clair | $4,420 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Stazione notturna, 1905 | — | $2,738 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 7 | Paris, night party in the garden | OIL ON CARDBOARD | $2,728 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2014 |
| 8 | Pont La Carrousel, Porte La Tremoille, Paris, 1872 | Oil on linen | $2,375 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Ritratto maschile | Olio su tela applicata su cartone | $1,612 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Femme à l’ombrelle, place de la Concorde | Gouache et aquarelle sur traits de crayon | $1,202 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,728 |
| Other | 6 | $2,175 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,579 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,612 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Lionello Balestrieri is an Italian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,425. 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 Lionello Balestrieri sold in 2026 for $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionello Balestrieri work is $1,425.
The median Lionello Balestrieri painting sells for $3,432 across 9 lots.
The median Lionello Balestrieri print sells for $156 across 3 lots.
The median Lionello Balestrieri work on paper sells for $981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $156† | $196† | 75% | 2024-12-12 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,432† | $10,000 | 75% | 2023-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $981† | $1,202 | — | 2025-11-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lionello Balestrieri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $156 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,432, record $10,000. A typical Lionello Balestrieri painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,202 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $760† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $196† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $156† |
† 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 Lionello Balestrieri worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionello Balestrieri work is $1,425. The median Lionello Balestrieri painting sells for $3,432 across 9 lots. The median Lionello Balestrieri print sells for $156 across 3 lots. The median Lionello Balestrieri work on paper sells for $981 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 the average price of a Lionello Balestrieri painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionello Balestrieri painting is $3,432. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lionello Balestrieri's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionello Balestrieri painting is $10,000.
What is Lionello Balestrieri's auction record?
Lionello Balestrieri's auction record is $55,598, set in 2007.
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