Paolo Anesi (1697–1773)
What is Paolo Anesi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Paolo Anesi at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,793 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,439–$18,635, n=6). The auction record is $109,000 for View of the Arsenal near the Porta Portese, Rome; Landscape with a shepherd and other figures outside a walled town (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $7,577 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $8,691 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Anesi is an Italian artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $12,203. 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 Paolo Anesi sold in 2026 for $17,839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Anesi work is $12,203.
The median Paolo Anesi painting sells for $6,994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | — | — | 75% | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 41 | $6,994†‡ | $164,550† | 61% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | — | — | 40% | 2025-11-27 |
† 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) | 12 | $2,932–$19,290†‡ | $10,371†‡ | $28,320 |
† 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 | 2015 | $164,550† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $37,404‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paolo Anesi worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Anesi work is $12,203. The median Paolo Anesi painting sells for $6,994 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 Paolo Anesi painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Anesi painting is $6,994. 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 Paolo Anesi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Anesi painting is $164,550. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,550 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Paolo Anesi painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paolo Anesi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,371, 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 Paolo Anesi's auction record?
Paolo Anesi's auction record is $164,550, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,550 (buyer's premium not included).
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