Marcantonio Bassetti (1586–1630)
What is Marcantonio Bassetti’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Marcantonio Bassetti at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,527 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,427–$5,594, n=5). The auction record is $11,566 for Sacra Famiglia con San Giovannino (2024, Cambi Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacra Famiglia con San Giovannino | Olio su tela | $11,566 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist | Ink | $8,190 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | A Triumphal Procession with Musicians before a Chariot and Horsemen behind | Pen and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white and cream oil paint, on two joined sheets of paper | $6,422 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand | Brush and brown oil, heightened with white, on light brown prepared paper | $6,317 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 5 | Deux saints sur des nuages, 1618-1621 | Plume et encre brune, lavis brun et gris, rehaussé de peinture à l'huile beige | $5,594 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | The Rape of the Sabine Women, after Polidoro, 1961 | Pen and brown ink | $1,527 | Bonhams | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Le Jugement Dernier | Plume et encre brune, lavis brun sur traits de crayon noir | $1,427 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Christ's entry into Jerusalem, 1550-1628 | Black chalk, pen, black ink, and wash on paper | $1,159 | Roseberys London | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | The Apostles viewing the Ascension of Christ or the Assumption of the Virgin | Black chalk | $592 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,922 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,527 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcantonio Bassetti is an Italian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,472. 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 Marcantonio Bassetti sold in 2026 for $6,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcantonio Bassetti work is $2,472.
The median Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper sells for $1,527 across 11 lots.
The median Marcantonio Bassetti painting sells for $5,973 across 5 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 | 7 | $5,973† | $11,566 | 71.4% | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,527†‡ | $8,190 | 68.8% | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $802–$5,062†‡ | $1,477†‡ | $8,190 |
† 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 | 2024 | $11,566 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,474† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,422 |
† 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 Marcantonio Bassetti worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcantonio Bassetti work is $2,472. The median Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper sells for $1,527 across 11 lots. The median Marcantonio Bassetti painting sells for $5,973 across 5 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 Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper is $1,527. 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 Marcantonio Bassetti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper is $8,190.
What is the average price of a small Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcantonio Bassetti work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,477, 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 Marcantonio Bassetti's auction record?
Marcantonio Bassetti's auction record is $11,566, set in 2024.
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