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# Michelangelo (1475–1564)

## What is Michelangelo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 243 auction results for Michelangelo at 71 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $685 including buyer’s premium (middle half $342–$1,055, n=17). The auction record is $64,612 for PAIRE DE CHENETS DE STYLE REGENCE, DEUXIEME MOITIE DU XIXEME SIECLE LES FIGURES D'APRES MICHEL-ANGE (2014, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAIRE DE CHENETS DE STYLE REGENCE, DEUXIEME MOITIE DU XIXEME SIECLE LES FIGURES D'APRES MICHEL-ANGE | Bronze | $64,612 | Artcurial | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | L'Amore Ludovisi. L'Amore Rospigliosi | Oil painting | $7,473 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 3 | An Adaptation of the Reclining Male Figure of 'Dusk' and the Reclining Female Figure of 'Dawn' from the Medici Chapel | Terracotta | $7,050 | Neal Auction Company | May 2008 |
| 4 | Lorenze de' Medici | Patinated bronze | $5,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Lorenzo di Medici, 1855 | Bronze à patine brune | $4,125 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Prophet Moses | Marble | $4,112 | Neal Auction Company | May 2008 |
| 7 | Mozes, 19th Century | Carved white marble | $4,038 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | Last Judgement | Oil on canvas | $3,242 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Allegorical Figures of Day and Night | Marble | $3,185 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2005 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritratto di Michelangelo, circa 1612 | Engravings | $4,297 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2019 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,925 |
| Sculpture | 69 | $792 |
| Other | 18 | $380 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $956 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $900 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $558 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 243 results from 71 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michelangelo is an Italian artist with 281 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $688. 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 Michelangelo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,785; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Michelangelo work worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michelangelo work is $688.

The median Michelangelo sculpture sells for $695 across 132 lots.

The median Michelangelo print sells for $74 across 33 lots.

The median Michelangelo work on paper sells for $750 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Michelangelo sculptures typically sell for $202–$1,200 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Michelangelo sculptures typically sell for $556–$1,329 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 | 52 | $74†‡ | $4,785‡ | 63.5% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,104†‡ | $10,236‡ | 87.5% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $750†‡ | $21,150‡ | 77.3% | 2026-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 166 | $695†‡ | $64,612 | 79.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $40† | $40† | — | 2021-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $9,626†‡ | $64,612 | — | 2026-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Michelangelo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $74 with 63.5% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $2,104, record $10,236. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Michelangelo painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $9,626.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $162–$2,340†‡ | $572†‡ | $4,785‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $290–$6,936†‡ | $2,104†‡ | $7,473 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 13 | $342–$6,899†‡ | $750†‡ | $21,150‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $202–$1,200†‡ | $575†‡ | $3,258‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $556–$1,329†‡ | $843†‡ | $64,612 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $646–$3,360†‡ | $892†‡ | $16,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $64,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,150‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $16,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $15,785‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,236‡ |
| Paintings | 1995 | $7,473 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,785‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,297 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Michelangelo worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michelangelo work is $688. The median Michelangelo sculpture sells for $695 across 132 lots. The median Michelangelo print sells for $74 across 33 lots. The median Michelangelo work on paper sells for $750 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Michelangelo sculptures typically sell for $202–$1,200 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Michelangelo sculptures typically sell for $556–$1,329 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 Michelangelo sculpture?

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michelangelo sculpture is $695. 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 Michelangelo's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michelangelo sculpture is $64,612.

### What is the average price of a Michelangelo print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michelangelo print is $74. 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 Michelangelo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michelangelo print is $4,785. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Michelangelo work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michelangelo work on paper is $750. 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 Michelangelo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michelangelo work on paper is $21,150. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Michelangelo sculpture?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michelangelo sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $575, 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 the average price of a medium Michelangelo sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michelangelo sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $843, 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 Michelangelo's auction record?

Michelangelo's auction record is $64,612, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.