Gaetano Gandolfi, Head of a Bishop

Gaetano Gandolfi

Italian · 1734–1802 · Painter, Printmaker

Gaetano Gandolfi was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late Baroque period, mainly active in and around Bologna. He is known for his biblical, mythological… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Gaetano Gandolfi, Accademia di nudo maschileAccademia di nudo maschileCapitolium Art · €3,906≈ $4,112≈ £3,225Sign up to see

Gaetano Gandolfi’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 8 auction results for Gaetano Gandolfi between 2019 and 2026, of which 1 sold (13%). A further 13 lots were offered at auction without a published result. The highest price recorded is $4.1kSign up free to see for Accademia di nudo maschile at Capitolium Art in December 2024. The most common medium is etchings (4 lots). Most results come from Farsettiarte (10), Bertolami Fine Art (5) and Wannenes (2).

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  1. Gaetano Gandolfi, Accademia di nudo maschile
    Accademia di nudo maschile
    44.0 x 31.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 4
    €3,906≈ $4,112≈ £3,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  2. Gaetano Gandolfi, Rape of Proserpina, Etching
    Rape of Proserpina
    Etching
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 175
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  3. Gaetano Gandolfi, Head of a woman in profile, Etching
    Head of a woman in profile
    Etching
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 176
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–1,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  4. Gaetano Gandolfi, Mosè e il Roveto Ardente, oil on canvas
    Mosè e il Roveto Ardente
    Oil · Canvas
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 209
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,400–2,200View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  5. Gaetano Gandolfi, Standing figure, Etching
    Standing figure
    Etching
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  6. Gaetano Gandolfi, Les Marques de Collections de Dessins & d'Estampes, Double-sided charcoal on paper
    Les Marques de Collections de Dessins & d'Estampes
    Drawing · Paper
    16.75" high x 8.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Gaetano Gandolfi, Morte di Nerone, Incisione al bulino (attendibilmente da un libro) mm.
    Morte di Nerone
    Etching
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €100–150View at Farsettiarte ↗
  8. Gaetano Gandolfi, Untitled
    Untitled
    Pandolfini · · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Pandolfini ↗
Also offered, result not published (13)

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

Gaetano Gandolfi prints (4)Gaetano Gandolfi etchings (4)

Gaetano Gandolfi: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Gaetano Gandolfi at auction?

$4,112Sign up free to see, for Accademia di nudo maschile at Capitolium Art (December 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Gaetano Gandolfi?

The median sale price is $4.1kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Gaetano Gandolfi have sold at auction?

1 of 8 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026. 13 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Gaetano Gandolfi?

Farsettiarte, Bertolami Fine Art and Wannenes account for the most recorded results. Farsettiarte · Bertolami Fine Art · Wannenes

About Gaetano Gandolfi

Gaetano Gandolfi was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late Baroque period, mainly active in and around Bologna. He is known for his biblical, mythological and allegorical subjects, as well as his portraits and nudes. He was both a painter on canvas and a fresco painter. Gaetano and his older brother Ubaldo were among the leading artists in Italy during their lifetime. This reputation was earned by the excellent quality of their work, which lead to numerous major commissions from courts all over Europe.

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In museum collections

  • Gaetano Gandolfi, Head of a BishopHead of a Bishop, ca. 1770
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Gaetano Gandolfi, The Sacrifice of IphigeniaThe Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1789
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Gaetano Gandolfi, Three Female HeadsThree Female Heads, 1734–1802
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Gaetano Gandolfi, Marcus Curtius Leaping into the ChasmMarcus Curtius Leaping into the Chasm, 1734–1802
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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