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# Stefano della Bella (1610–1664)

Stefano della Bella is an Italian artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $920. 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 Stefano della Bella sold in 2026 for $2,421, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stefano della Bella work worth?

Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stefano della Bella work is $920.

The median Stefano della Bella print sells for $606 across 80 lots.

The median Stefano della Bella work on paper sells for $2,640 across 31 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Stefano della Bella prints typically sell for $412–$1,615 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Stefano della Bella work on papers typically sell for $1,053–$6,737 (the middle half of 29 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 | 157 | $606†‡ | $7,194 | 51% | 2024-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,640†‡ | $23,356 | 72.1% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $12,206 | $23,356 | — | 2011-03-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $412–$1,615†‡ | $616†‡ | $7,194 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $325–$745†‡ | $378†‡ | $1,361‡ |

† 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) | 29 | $1,053–$6,737†‡ | $2,530†‡ | $16,842 |

† 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 | 2011 | $23,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $16,842 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,194 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,443‡ |

‡ 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 Stefano della Bella worth?

Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stefano della Bella work is $920. The median Stefano della Bella print sells for $606 across 80 lots. The median Stefano della Bella work on paper sells for $2,640 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Stefano della Bella prints typically sell for $412–$1,615 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Stefano della Bella work on papers typically sell for $1,053–$6,737 (the middle half of 29 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 Stefano della Bella print?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stefano della Bella print is $606. 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 Stefano della Bella's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stefano della Bella print is $7,194.

### What is the average price of a Stefano della Bella work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stefano della Bella work on paper is $2,640. 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 Stefano della Bella's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stefano della Bella work on paper is $23,356.

### What is the average price of a small Stefano della Bella print?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stefano della Bella print (small (under 50 cm)) is $616, 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 Stefano della Bella work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stefano della Bella work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,530, 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 Stefano della Bella's auction record?

Stefano della Bella's auction record is $23,356, set in 2011.

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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, “Stefano della Bella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stefano-della-bella (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.