> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/parmigianino · updated 2026-11-03

# Parmigianino (1503–1540)

Parmigianino is an Italian artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,731. 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 Parmigianino is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,444; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Parmigianino work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Parmigianino work is $1,731.

The median Parmigianino print sells for $1,300 across 47 lots.

The median Parmigianino work on paper sells for $1,677 across 24 lots.

The median Parmigianino painting sells for $2,178 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Parmigianino prints typically sell for $628–$2,852 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Parmigianino work on papers typically sell for $483–$3,283 (the middle half of 23 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 | 64 | $1,300†‡ | $19,896 | 73.4% | 2025-09-30 |
| Paintings | 25 | $2,178†‡ | $11,223 | 64% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,677‡ | $1.1M | 82.8% | 2025-03-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $28,447‡ | $1.1M | — | 2015-03-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Parmigianino's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $1,300 with 73.4% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $2,178, record $11,223. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $28,447.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $628–$2,852†‡ | $1,282†‡ | $19,896 |

† 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) | 6 | $945–$1,915†‡ | $1,056†‡ | $11,223 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,460–$6,769†‡ | $4,297†‡ | $9,566‡ |

† 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) | 23 | $483–$3,283‡ | $2,000‡ | $1.1M |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $127,383 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $19,896 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $16,453‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,223 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $9,566‡ |

‡ 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 Parmigianino worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Parmigianino work is $1,731. The median Parmigianino print sells for $1,300 across 47 lots. The median Parmigianino work on paper sells for $1,677 across 24 lots. The median Parmigianino painting sells for $2,178 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Parmigianino prints typically sell for $628–$2,852 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Parmigianino work on papers typically sell for $483–$3,283 (the middle half of 23 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 Parmigianino print?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Parmigianino print is $1,300. 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 Parmigianino's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Parmigianino print is $19,896.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Parmigianino work on paper is $1,677. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Parmigianino's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Parmigianino work on paper is $1,142,343.

### What is the average price of a Parmigianino painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Parmigianino painting is $2,178. 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 Parmigianino's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Parmigianino painting is $11,223.

### What is the average price of a small Parmigianino print?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Parmigianino print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,282, 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 Parmigianino work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Parmigianino work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Parmigianino's auction record?

Parmigianino's auction record is $1,142,343, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Parmigianino auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/parmigianino (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
