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Francesco Guardi, The Antechamber of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio

Francesco Guardi

Italian · 1712–1793 · Painter, Printmaker

Francesco Lazzaro Guardi was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School. He is considered to be among the last practitioners, along with his brothers, of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Francesco Guardi, The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore from the West; and View of the Cannaregio, with the Ponte dei Tre Archi and the Palazzo Surian-Bellotto, oil on canvasThe Island of San Giorgio Maggiore from the West; and View of the Cannaregio, with the Ponte dei Tre Archi and the Palazzo Surian-BellottoLeonard Joel · A$850,000≈ $564,519≈ £423,622≈ €484,358Sign up to see
  2. Francesco Guardi, Capriccio veneziano con ponte e rudere di architrave (Capriccio of a bridge and classical columns, with gondolas passing beneath), oil on panelCapriccio veneziano con ponte e rudere di architrave (Capriccio of a bridge and classical columns, with gondolas passing beneath)Leonard Joel · A$160,000≈ $106,262≈ £79,741≈ €91,173Sign up to see
  3. Francesco Guardi, Capriccio con arco rovinato e mura di paese, Pen and brown ink on laid paperCapriccio con arco rovinato e mura di paeseKornfeld · CHF 22,400≈ $26,212≈ £20,097≈ €23,795Sign up to see

Francesco Guardi’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 25 auction results for Francesco Guardi between 2005 and 2026, of which 10 sold (40%). A further 18 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $173Sign up free to see to $565kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $565kSign up free to see for The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore from the West; and View of the Cannaregio, with the Ponte dei Tre Archi and the Palazzo Surian-Bellotto at Leonard Joel in December 2025. The most common medium is oil paintings (15 lots). Most results come from Wannenes (10), im Kinsky (8) and Pandolfini (7).

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  1. Francesco Guardi, The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore from the West; and View of the Cannaregio, with the Ponte dei Tre Archi and the Palazzo Surian-Bellotto, oil on canvas
    The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore from the West; and View of the Cannaregio, with the Ponte dei Tre Archi and the Palazzo Surian-Bellotto
    Oil · Canvas
    San Giorgio Maggiore: 46.7 x 66.5cm (58.5 x 77.8cm framed); Cannaregio: 46 x 65.5cm (58.8 x 78.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 14
    A$850,000≈ $564,519≈ £423,622≈ €484,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500,000–700,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Francesco Guardi, Capriccio veneziano con ponte e rudere di architrave (Capriccio of a bridge and classical columns, with gondolas passing beneath), oil on panel
    Capriccio veneziano con ponte e rudere di architrave (Capriccio of a bridge and classical columns, with gondolas passing beneath)
    Oil · Panel
    25 x 21cm (36.5 x 31cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$160,000≈ $106,262≈ £79,741≈ €91,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$100,000–120,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Francesco Guardi, Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, oil on canvas; framed
    Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, VeniceFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    29,5 x 47 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1089
    €1,560≈ $1,808≈ £1,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–3,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  4. Francesco Guardi, Capriccio With Ruined Arch, Fisherman On Bridge
    Capriccio With Ruined Arch, Fisherman On BridgeAfter the artist
    25 x 30cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 320
    £800≈ $1,070≈ €961HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  5. Francesco Guardi, Capriccio con arco rovinato e mura di paese, Pen and brown ink on laid paper
    Capriccio con arco rovinato e mura di paese
    Drawing · Paper
    17.4 x 25.9 cm, drawing; 25.6 x 34.3 cm, support
    Kornfeld · · Lot 2175
    CHF 22,400≈ $26,212≈ £20,097≈ €23,795HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 35,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  6. Francesco Guardi, Venice - The Grand Canal with the Church of San Geremia, the Palazzo Labia and the Entrance to Cannaregio, oil on canvas; framed
    Venice - The Grand Canal with the Church of San Geremia, the Palazzo Labia and the Entrance to CannaregioAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    93.5 x 126.5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 3069
    €38,400≈ $41,276≈ £32,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–100,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  7. Coastal Capriccio ViewManner of the artist
    Drawing · Paper
    5-5/8 x 8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 127
    $300≈ £240≈ €280HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Francesco Guardi, Landscape Near Venice, 18th century, oil on wood
    Landscape Near Venice, 18th centuryFollower of the artist
    Oil · Panel
    19 x 26,5 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 18
    CZK 24,000≈ $1,091≈ £875≈ €1,016HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  9. Francesco Guardi, Architectural Capriccio with ruined Archway and small Harbour with Pier, Pen and brush in brown (watermark 3 crescents)
    Architectural Capriccio with ruined Archway and small Harbour with Pier
    Drawing
    20.8 x 30 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 2118
    €16,380≈ $17,704≈ £14,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–14,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. UntitledCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    5.9 x 6.8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 29
    $1,071≈ £887≈ €994$850 + $221 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
Also offered, result not published (18)

Lots by Francesco Guardi that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Francesco Guardi paintings (15)Francesco Guardi oil paintings (15)

Francesco Guardi: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Francesco Guardi at auction?

$564,519Sign up free to see, for The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore from the West; and View of the Cannaregio, with the Ponte dei Tre Archi and the Palazzo Surian-Bellotto at Leonard Joel (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Francesco Guardi?

The median sale price is $17.9kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Francesco Guardi have sold at auction?

10 of 25 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026. 18 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Francesco Guardi?

Wannenes, im Kinsky and Pandolfini account for the most recorded results. Wannenes · im Kinsky · Pandolfini

About Francesco Guardi

Francesco Lazzaro Guardi was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School. He is considered to be among the last practitioners, along with his brothers, of the classic Venetian school of painting.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Francesco Guardi, The Antechamber of the Sala del Maggior ConsiglioThe Antechamber of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, ca. 1765–68
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Francesco Guardi, Fantastic LandscapeFantastic Landscape, ca. 1765
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Francesco Guardi, Fantastic LandscapeFantastic Landscape, ca. 1765
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Francesco Guardi, Venice from the Bacino di San MarcoVenice from the Bacino di San Marco, ca. 1765–75
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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