Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Massacre of the Innocents

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Italian · 1610–1662 · Painter, Printmaker

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli was a major Italian painter of the Baroque period, celebrated for his use of bright, vivid colors and also for his clarity of detail. Many of his… (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Allegorie der Wahrheit, Kreide auf PapierAllegorie der WahrheitVan Ham · €12,900≈ $15,263≈ £11,530Sign up to see
  2. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Virgin and Child with the Infant John the Baptist and Saint Francis of Assisi, Black chalk, brown ink and wash on paper, mounted on thin cardboardThe Virgin and Child with the Infant John the Baptist and Saint Francis of AssisiLempertz · €3,250≈ $3,938≈ £2,785Sign up to see

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli’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 2 auction results for Giovanni Francesco Romanelli between 2020 and 2021, of which 2 sold (100%). A further 4 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $3.9kSign up free to see to $15.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $15.3kSign up free to see for Allegorie der Wahrheit at Van Ham in November 2020. The most common medium is drawings (2 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Wannenes (4) and Sloans & Kenyon (1).

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  1. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Cumean Sybil , 19th century, 19th century painting, Oil on board
    The Cumean Sybil , 19th century, 19th century paintingFollower of the artist
    Oil · Board
    19 x 15 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 517
    $250≈ £192≈ €227HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Cumaean Sibyl, oil on canvas
    The Cumaean SibylAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 30 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 239
    $701≈ £562≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Virgin and Child with the Infant John the Baptist and Saint Francis of Assisi, Black chalk, brown ink and wash on paper, mounted on thin cardboard
    The Virgin and Child with the Infant John the Baptist and Saint Francis of Assisi
    Drawing · Paper
    32.8 x 21.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 2095
    €3,250≈ $3,938≈ £2,785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Allegorie der Wahrheit, Kreide auf Papier
    Allegorie der Wahrheit
    Drawing · Paper
    37,5 x 29cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1108
    €12,900≈ $15,263≈ £11,530Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. The Cumean SybilAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    51-1/4 x 37-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 660
    $4,750≈ £3,138≈ €4,372HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Cumaean Sibyl, oil on canvas
    The Cumaean SibylAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    35 x 26in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4039
    $1,250≈ £822≈ €973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Cumaean Sibyl, oil on canvas laid down on board
    The Cumaean SibylAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    40 3/4 x 30in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5003
    $2,500≈ £1,652≈ €1,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Sybil, after Carracci, oil on canvas
    Sybil, after CarracciAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    approx 27"h, 21.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3486
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–350View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, La Sibylle de Cumes, oil on canvas, unlined
    La Sibylle de CumesAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    102.4 x 76.2cm (40 5/16 x 30in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Apollo and Marsyas, oil on canvas
    Apollo and MarsyasCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    47.8 x 36.2cm (18 13/16 x 14 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (4)

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

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli: quick facts

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

$15,263Sign up free to see, for Allegorie der Wahrheit at Van Ham (November 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Giovanni Francesco Romanelli?

The median sale price is $9.6kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli have sold at auction?

2 of 2 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2021. 4 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Giovanni Francesco Romanelli?

Bonhams, Wannenes and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Wannenes · Sloans & Kenyon

About Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli was a major Italian painter of the Baroque period, celebrated for his use of bright, vivid colors and also for his clarity of detail. Many of his works are on display in the Louvre.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The Massacre of the InnocentsThe Massacre of the Innocents, c. 1635
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, De geboorte van Johannes de DoperDe geboorte van Johannes de Doper, 1643 - 1662
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, The EntombmentThe Entombment, 1638
    Holburne Museum · Public domain
  • Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Saint CeciliaSaint Cecilia, 1650
    The Wilson · Public domain

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