Ubaldo Gandolfi, The Execution of Saint John the Baptist

Ubaldo Gandolfi

Italian · 1728–1781 · Painter, Sculptor

Ubaldo Gandolfi (1728–1781) was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late-Baroque period, mainly active in and near Bologna. He is known for his biblical,… (Wikipedia)

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22lots offered2014–2026years recorded31%sold (4)$890Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Study of a Female Figure in Profile, Oil on paper laid down on cardStudy of a Female Figure in ProfileLempertz · €75,600≈ $78,367≈ £65,821Sign up to see
  2. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Zugeschrieben - Männliche Aktstudie mit erhobenem rechten Arm, Chalk drawingZugeschrieben - Männliche Aktstudie mit erhobenem rechten ArmKetterer Kunst · €813≈ $1,010≈ £644Sign up to see
  3. Ubaldo Gandolfi, (in der Art von) Apostel Thomas / Apostel Simon / Apostel Judas sowie eine weitere Darstellung des Judas. Mitte 18. Jh, Federzeichnungen in Tusche, laviert(in der Art von) Apostel Thomas / Apostel Simon / Apostel Judas sowie eine weitere Darstellung des Judas. Mitte 18. JhSchmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · €700≈ $770≈ £584Sign up to see

Ubaldo 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 13 auction results for Ubaldo Gandolfi between 2014 and 2026, of which 4 sold (31%). A further 9 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $361Sign up free to see to $78.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $78.4kSign up free to see for Study of a Female Figure in Profile at Lempertz in November 2022. The most common medium is drawings (4 lots). Most results come from Pandolfini (9), Wannenes (6) and Farsettiarte (3).

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  1. Madonna with St. Jerome and St. AnthonyCircle of the artist
    Oil · Linen
    17 x 11-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 193
    $2,800≈ £2,196≈ €2,570HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Standing Female Figure, Bears ink inscription verso
    Standing Female FigureAttributed to the artist
    Drawing
    31 x 17cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 20
    £220≈ $281≈ €257HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  3. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Study of a Female Figure in Profile, Oil on paper laid down on card
    Study of a Female Figure in Profile
    Oil · Paper
    39 x 27.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1594
    €75,600≈ $78,367≈ £65,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Ubaldo Gandolfi, (in der Art von) Apostel Thomas / Apostel Simon / Apostel Judas sowie eine weitere Darstellung des Judas. Mitte 18. Jh, Federzeichnungen in Tusche, laviert
    (in der Art von) Apostel Thomas / Apostel Simon / Apostel Judas sowie eine weitere Darstellung des Judas. Mitte 18. Jh
    Drawing
    Drei Zeichnungen jeweils ca. 15,5 x 11 cm, Untersatz je ca. 21 x 15 cm / 23 x 15 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 194
    €700≈ $770≈ £584HammerSign up free to seeEst. €180–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  5. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Attribuito a. Madonna con Bambino
    Attribuito a. Madonna con Bambino
    7.8 x 6.3 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 559
    €302≈ $361≈ £259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–500View at Capitolium Art ↗
  6. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Zugeschrieben - Männliche Aktstudie mit erhobenem rechten Arm, Chalk drawing
    Zugeschrieben - Männliche Aktstudie mit erhobenem rechten Arm
    Drawing
    28 x 37 cm (11 x 14,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 73
    €813≈ $1,010≈ £644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  7. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Head Of A Bearded Man, In Profile
    Head Of A Bearded Man, In Profile
    Pandolfini · · Lot 181
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €15,000–25,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  8. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Untitled
    UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Pandolfini · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,400View at Pandolfini ↗
  9. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Academic Studies, oil on canvas
    Academic Studies
    Oil · Canvas
    Pandolfini · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–12,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  10. Ubaldo Gandolfi, Untitled
    Untitled
    Pandolfini · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Pandolfini ↗
Also offered, result not published (9)

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

Ubaldo Gandolfi works on paper (6)Ubaldo Gandolfi drawings (4)

Ubaldo Gandolfi: quick facts

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

$78,367Sign up free to see, for Study of a Female Figure in Profile at Lempertz (November 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ubaldo Gandolfi?

The median sale price is $890Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ubaldo Gandolfi have sold at auction?

4 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2014 and 2026. 9 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Ubaldo Gandolfi?

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

About Ubaldo Gandolfi

Ubaldo Gandolfi (1728–1781) was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late-Baroque period, mainly active in and near Bologna. He is known for his biblical, mythological and allegorical subjects as well as his portraits and nudes. Ubaldo and his brother Gaetano were during their lifetime among the first and most celebrated artists of Italy. This fame was gained by the excellent quality of their works, which lead to many and important commissions they had from courts and countries all over Europe.

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In museum collections

  • Ubaldo Gandolfi, The Execution of Saint John the BaptistThe Execution of Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1770
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Ubaldo Gandolfi, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV at CanossaHoly Roman Emperor Henry IV at Canossa, ca. 1770–75
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Ubaldo Gandolfi, Adoration of the ShepherdsAdoration of the Shepherds, mid-to late 18th century
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Ubaldo Gandolfi, Judith with the Head of HolofernesJudith with the Head of Holofernes, 18th century
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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