Benvenuto Cellini
Italian · 1500–1571 · Sculptor, Draughtsman
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Record prices
(Kopie nach), Perseus mit dem Haupt der Medusa. 18. / 19. JhSchmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · €2,500≈ $3,274≈ £2,019Sign up to see
Benvenuto Cellini’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Benvenuto Cellini between 2012 and 2025, of which 1 sold (33%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. The highest price recorded is $3.3kSign up free to see for (Kopie nach), Perseus mit dem Haupt der Medusa. 18. / 19. Jh at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden in September 2012. Most results come from Maison Bibelot (2), DuMouchelles (2) and Bonhams (2).
5 results
- £1,280≈ $1,609≈ €1,490Sign up free to see
- £893≈ $1,243≈ €1,048Sign up free to see
- €2,500≈ $3,274≈ £2,019Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €30–40
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €80–100
Also offered, result not published (2)
Lots by Benvenuto Cellini that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Benvenuto Cellini: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Benvenuto Cellini at auction?
$3,274Sign up free to see, for (Kopie nach), Perseus mit dem Haupt der Medusa. 18. / 19. Jh at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (September 2012) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Benvenuto Cellini?
The median sale price is $3.3kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Benvenuto Cellini have sold at auction?
1 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2025. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Benvenuto Cellini?
Maison Bibelot, DuMouchelles and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Maison Bibelot · DuMouchelles · Bonhams
About Benvenuto Cellini
In museum collections
Jupiter, late 16th century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0Tazza, 19th century, after 16th century original
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0Minerva, second half 16th century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0Ganymede with eagle and eaglet, probably 18th century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0