Publius Vergilius Maro
What is Publius Vergilius Maro’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Publius Vergilius Maro at 3 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,449 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,064–$18,256, n=18). The auction record is $1,041,400 for Opera (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opera, 1501 | Book | $1,041,400 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Vergilius, Opera, 1505 | Vellum | $139,700 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Bucolica et Georgica; Aeneis, 1475-1476 | Manuscript | $57,334 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Vergilius, Opera, circa 1512 | Fonte | $27,940 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Opera, 1754 | Manuscript | $12,065 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Publii Virgilii maronis opera, 1502 | Woodcut | $38,867 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Opera, 1514 | Book | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Vergil, [Works in Greek], 1786-1792 | Woodcut | $10,151 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Opera, 1527 | Woodcut | $8,255 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Vergilius, Opera, 1718 | Woodcut | $7,620 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $6,449 |
| Prints | 10 | $4,064 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $6,096 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Publius Vergilius Maro is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $5,783. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Publius Vergilius Maro sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,851 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Publius Vergilius Maro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Publius Vergilius Maro on OpeningBid →What is a Publius Vergilius Maro work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Publius Vergilius Maro work is $5,783.
The median Publius Vergilius Maro print sells for $4,064 across 9 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $4,064 | $38,867 | — | 2025-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,064–$8,255 | $4,064 | $38,867 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $38,867 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,151 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Publius Vergilius Maro worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Publius Vergilius Maro work is $5,783. The median Publius Vergilius Maro print sells for $4,064 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Publius Vergilius Maro's auction record?
Publius Vergilius Maro's auction record is $1,041,400, set in 2025.
See the full Publius Vergilius Maro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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