Paolo Veronese (1528–1588)
What is Paolo Veronese’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Paolo Veronese at 38 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,914 including buyer’s premium (middle half $901–$3,450, n=8). The auction record is $35,280 for Head of a Woman, Looking Up (2023, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of a Woman, Looking Up | Black, white and yellow chalk on heavy laid paper | $35,280 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | The Adoration of the Magi | Oil on copper | $14,975 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | The family of Darius before Alexander | Oil paint | $13,251 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Ponce Pilate se lavant les mains, circa 1580 | Painting | $10,835 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Portrait of Sultan Isa Çelebi (died 1403), 16th Century | Oil on canvas | $10,193 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait of Sultan Murad III (1546–1595), 16th Century | Oil on canvas | $10,193 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | La mort d'Adonis, XVIIe siècle | Toile | $8,399 | Ader | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | A drapery study, 1970 | Black chalk | $8,126 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Venus und Adonis, circa 1590 | Öl auf Leinwand | $7,568 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery | Painting | $6,684 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $3,663 |
| Paintings | 26 | $3,571 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,173 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,690 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,639 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Paolo Veronese is an Italian artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,701. 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 Veronese is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,628; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Veronese work is $2,701.
The median Paolo Veronese painting sells for $2,901 across 55 lots.
The median Paolo Veronese work on paper sells for $1,620 across 22 lots.
The median Paolo Veronese print sells for $242 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paolo Veronese paintings typically sell for $1,102–$3,922 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paolo Veronese work on papers typically sell for $762–$4,000 (the middle half of 20 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 | 3 | $242†‡ | $382‡ | 66.7% | 2024-08-29 |
| Paintings | 71 | $2,901†‡ | $41,918‡ | 77.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,620†‡ | $156,500 | 78.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $433‡ | $433‡ | 33.3% | 2024-07-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $41,918‡ | $156,500 | — | 2026-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paolo Veronese's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $242 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $2,901, record $41,918. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Paolo Veronese painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $41,918.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $635–$1,599†‡ | $1,125†‡ | $14,975 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,102–$3,922†‡ | $2,673†‡ | $8,399 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,316–$10,018†‡ | $4,369†‡ | $41,918‡ |
† 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) | 20 | $762–$4,000†‡ | $1,620†‡ | $156,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $156,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $41,918‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $25,834† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,988‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $433‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $382‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $101† |
† 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 Veronese worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paolo Veronese work is $2,701. The median Paolo Veronese painting sells for $2,901 across 55 lots. The median Paolo Veronese work on paper sells for $1,620 across 22 lots. The median Paolo Veronese print sells for $242 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paolo Veronese paintings typically sell for $1,102–$3,922 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paolo Veronese work on papers typically sell for $762–$4,000 (the middle half of 20 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 Paolo Veronese painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Veronese painting is $2,901. 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 Veronese's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Veronese painting is $41,918. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Paolo Veronese work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paolo Veronese work on paper is $1,620. 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 Veronese's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paolo Veronese work on paper is $156,500.
What is the average price of a medium Paolo Veronese painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paolo Veronese painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,673, 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 small Paolo Veronese work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paolo Veronese work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,620, 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 Veronese's auction record?
Paolo Veronese's auction record is $156,500, set in 1998.
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