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Artist

Giuseppe Verdi

154results on record
91%sell-through
$3,780median result (USD, incl. premium; 69% observed, 31% estimated from hammer)
$251,231record in our coverage

Drawn from 154 recorded results (150 sold · 4 passed) across 7 auction houses, 2006–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 69% observed, 31% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$3.2K$6.5K$9.7K2006: $1.2K median, 1 sold2012: $12K median, 13 sold2013: $7.7K median, 32 sold2014: $7.5K median, 14 sold2015: $6.9K median, 8 sold2016: $2.6K median, 5 sold2017: $2.9K median, 18 sold2018: $3.0K median, 7 sold2019: $1.4K median, 4 sold2020: $3.2K median, 5 sold2021: $1.4K median, 8 sold2022: $1.8K median, 10 sold2023: $1.6K median, 5 sold2024: $1.4K median, 13 sold2025: $3.8K median, 5 sold2026: $1.4K median, 2 sold20062011201620212026

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The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.

$3.8K$49$251K

Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.

By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line

MediumResultsSell-throughMedian result (USD)
other 94 88% $4,075
photography 19 83% $4,956
works on paper 4 n/a $25,154

Medium is recorded for 117 of 154 results (76%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.

Compared with Liszt, Franz. 1811-1886. Autograph Letter Signed Giuseppe Verdi Liszt, Franz. 1811-1886. Autograph Letter Signed

$3.2K$6.5K$9.7K2009: $745 median2012: $4.4K median2013: $5.0K median2014: $4.7K median2015: $7.1K median2016: $3.4K median2017: $2.6K median2018: $4.1K median2019: $2.8K median2020: $1.3K median2021: $884 median2022: $6.5K median2023: $4.4K median2024: $1.7K median2025: $5.7K median2026: $2.9K median2006: $1.2K median2012: $12K median2013: $7.7K median2014: $7.5K median2015: $6.9K median2016: $2.6K median2017: $2.9K median2018: $3.0K median2019: $1.4K median2020: $3.2K median2021: $1.4K median2022: $1.8K median2023: $1.6K median2024: $1.4K median2025: $3.8K median2026: $1.4K median20062011201620212026
MetricGiuseppe VerdiLiszt, Franz. 1811-1886. Autograph Letter Signed
Median result$3,780$2,780
Record price $251,231 $92,468
Results on record15488
Years active at auction 2006–2026 2009–2026

Related artists: Liszt, Franz. 1811-1886. Autograph Letter SignedHector Berlioz 1803-1869Gioachino RossiniPablo Picasso

Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method

76/ 100
  • Sell-through91%
  • Meets estimate45%
  • Market depth154 results

How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →

Where this artist sells best

HouseResultsSell-throughMedianvs. estimate
Sotheby's 95 100% $7,455 0.75×
International Autograph Auctions 38 100% $1,582 0.87×
Christie's 10 100% $1,900
Bertolami Fine Art 7 86% $700 0.67×
Bonhams 1 100% $162 0.33×
Finarte 1 100% $3,769 0.95×
Hermitage Fine Art 4 25% $1,439 0.70×

The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →

Prices realized 157 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 4 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
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2026·03 [Verdi Giuseppe]: (1813-1901) $348–$464 International Autograph Auctions
2026·03 Verdi receives his wine $1,739–$2,318 International Autograph Auctions
2025·09 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $3,545–$4,727 International Autograph Auctions
2025·07 Autograph music manuscript of the aria 'è la vita un mar d'affanni', Rome, 5 November 1844 $19,015–$24,447 Christie's
2025·06 Verdi, Giuseppe - Autograph letter with signature, 1859 $2,900–$3,479 Finarte
2025·06 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,148–$1,377 International Autograph Auctions
2025·03 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) photograph $3,249–$4,332 International Autograph Auctions
2024·12 Autograph music manuscript of the aria 'è la vita un mar d'affanni', Rome, 5 November 1844 $31,856–$44,598 upcoming Christie's
2024·12 Autograph musical quotation signed ('G. Verdi'), probably from Falstaff , Paris, 18 April 1894 $2,548–$3,823 Christie's
2024·12 Rare Autograph Musica Quotation signed by Verdi from Falstaff" $2,108–$3,162 International Autograph Auctions
2024·10 18 partitions pour chant et piano tirés de divers opéras (La Pucelle d'Orléans, Les Deux Foscari, Attila, Alzire, Nabucco...). Avec la partition pour chant et piano de la version française d''Othello'" par Camille Du Locle, augmentée de la musique de ballet. $1,082–$1,623 Sotheby's
2024·07 Autograph letter signed ('G. Verdi') to Francesco Maria Piave, Sant'Agata, 17 August 1852 $2,562–$3,842 Christie's
2024·07 Autograph letter signed ('G. Verdi') to [Carlo] Baucardé, 4, rue Richer, Paris, 16 December 1853 $2,305–$3,202 Christie's
2024·06 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,283–$1,924 International Autograph Auctions
2024·05 Verdi, Giuseppe (Le Roncole, 10 ottobre 1813 – Milano, 27 gennaio 1901) $1–$2,612 Bertolami Fine Art
2024·05 Verdi, Giuseppe (Le Roncole, 10 ottobre 1813 – Milano, 27 gennaio 1901) Photograph $1–$2,612 Bertolami Fine Art
2024·05 Verdi, Giuseppe (Le Roncole, 10 ottobre 1813 – Milano, 27 gennaio 1901) $1–$2,612 Bertolami Fine Art
2024·05 Verdi, Giuseppe (Le Roncole, 10 ottobre 1813 – Milano, 27 gennaio 1901) $1–$2,612 Bertolami Fine Art
2024·05 Foto CDV Bernoud $1–$2,612 Bertolami Fine Art
2024·03 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $273–$383 International Autograph Auctions
2024·03 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,313–$1,641 International Autograph Auctions
2024·03 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,313–$1,969 International Autograph Auctions
2023·12 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,305–$1,958 International Autograph Auctions
2023·12 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,305–$1,631 International Autograph Auctions
2023·09 Italian Composer. A very good A.L.S., `G. Verdi $1,610–$2,147 International Autograph Auctions
2023·03 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $2,110–$3,165 International Autograph Auctions
2023·03 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,055–$1,582 International Autograph Auctions
2023·03 Signed autograph letter Paris, April 8, 1863 $844–$1,266 Hermitage Fine Art
2022·12 Autograph letter signed ('G. Verdi') to Ferdinand Hiller, Genoa, 24 January 1882. $1,855–$2,720 Christie's
2022·12 Two autograph letters signed ('G. Verdi') to Giulio Ricordi, Sant'Agata and Genoa, 16 November and 30 December 1888. $3,091–$4,328 Christie's
2022·11 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $1,037–$1,555 International Autograph Auctions
2022·11 Verdi Giuseppe: (1813-1901) $5,183–$8,293 International Autograph Auctions
2022·07 Italian Composer. A very fine A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, Genoa, 16 $1,506–$2,008 International Autograph Auctions
2022·07 Italian Composer. A very fine signed 4 x 6.5 photograph card, the sepia $2,008–$3,013 International Autograph Auctions
2022·04 Italian Composer. Autograph 5.5 x 3.5 envelope addressed to the front in $437–$546 International Autograph Auctions
2022·04 Italian Composer. A very fine A.L.S., `G. Verdi $2,185–$3,277 International Autograph Auctions
2022·01 Marbled Bas-relief Bas-relief sculpture on $1,339–$1,674 Bertolami Fine Art
2022·01 Autographed business card Small picture $446–$670 Bertolami Fine Art
2021·12 Autograph musical quotation from Luisa Miller signed (‘G Verdi’), Naples, 10 December 1849. $7,952–$11,927 Christie's
2021·12 Italian Composer. A very fine A.L.S., G. Verdi, two pages, 8vo, Busseto $1,358–$2,037 International Autograph Auctions
2021·12 Italian Composer. A cleanly written and unusual A.N., by Verdi, one page $453–$566 International Autograph Auctions
2021·12 Italian Composer. Autograph 5.5 x 3.5 envelope addressed to the front in $339–$453 International Autograph Auctions
2021·11 Signed autograph letter $1,355–$1,694 Hermitage Fine Art
2021·07 Italian Composer. A very fine A.L.S., `G. Verdi $2,362–$3,543 International Autograph Auctions
2021·07 Italian Composer. A cleanly written and unusual A.N., by Verdi, one page $709–$1,063 International Autograph Auctions
2021·07 Autograph letter signed ('G. Verdi') to Giuseppe De Amicis, Sant'Agata, 31 July 1893. $2,081–$3,468 Christie's
2021·02 (1813-1901) $1,455–$1,818 Hermitage Fine Art
2020·12 Italian Composer. A rare and excellent A.M.Q.S.,`G. Verdi $3,016–$4,223 International Autograph Auctions
2020·12 Italian Opera Composer. A vintage unsigned sepia 2 x 3.5 photograph, t photograph $302–$422 International Autograph Auctions
2020·12 G. Verdi. Autograph musical quotation signed, of 'Tutto nel mondo è burla', from "Falstaff", Paris, 14 October 1894 $5,331–$7,997 Sotheby's
2020·10 (1813-1901) $1,407–$1,759 Hermitage Fine Art
2020·07 Italian Composer. A.N.S., G. Verdi, with flourish, one page, oblong 4.5 $926–$1,389 International Autograph Auctions
2020·03 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, Santa Agata, 14th Oct $1,083–$1,516 International Autograph Auctions
2019·10 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, with flourish, one page, to a 4.5 x $1,000–$1,555 International Autograph Auctions
2019·10 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, Santa Agata, 14th Oct $1,000–$1,555 International Autograph Auctions
2019·05 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, with flourish, one page, to a 4.5 x $1,003–$1,559 International Autograph Auctions
2019·05 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, Santa Agata, 14th Oct $1,003–$1,559 International Autograph Auctions
2018·12 photographic portrait, signed and inscribed ("montecatini 18 luglio 1893 g.verdi") $2,562–$3,843 Sotheby's
2018·12 autograph musical quotation from "otello", signed ("gverdi") $5,124–$6,405 Sotheby's
2018·12 les vêpres siciliennes, gd opéra en 5 actes. [vocal score], paris: léon escudier, 1855 $1,922–$2,562 Sotheby's
2018·11 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, Santa Agata, 14th Oct $1,596–$2,053 International Autograph Auctions
2018·06 Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, Santa Agata, 14th Oct $2,130–$2,722 International Autograph Auctions
2018·05 unpublished autograph letter signed ("g.verdi"), about staging the opera "i lombardi" and about writing operas for paris, 24 october 1844 $5,380–$8,070 Sotheby's
2018·05 autograph letter about the celebrated failure of "la traviata" at its premiere in venice, signed ("gverdi"), 7 june 1853 $4,035–$5,380 Sotheby's
2017·11 don carlos grand opéra en cinq actes  [vocal score], paris: léon escudier, 1867; first edition, signed and inscribed by the composer to the creator of the role of philip ii $2,655–$3,983 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to the organist and composer marco enrico bossi, maestro di cappella in como, about "modernity" in music, 3 april 1889 $3,961–$5,282 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to the organist and maestro di cappella at como, marco enrico bossi, 24 january 1889 $2,641–$3,961 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph albumleaf, from luisa miller, signed and inscribed by the composer ("luisa ... g. verdi bologna, 10 november 1850") $10,563–$13,204 Sotheby's
2017·10 important autograph letter by verdi's wife signed ("giuseppina verdi") to the impresario [antonio] gallo, about verdi and the requiem, 12 june 1875 $1,981–$2,641 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to his agent mauro corticelli, february 1875 $1,981–$2,641 Sotheby's
2017·10 Autograph letter signed, to Giuseppe Spatz, 7 September 1897 $1,981–$2,641 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter, probably to his agent Mauro Corticelli, 16 February 1875 $2,641–$3,961 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to the jurist and education minister, emanuele gianturco, [about domenico cimarosa], 14 july 1899 $3,301–$3,961 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to cesare vigna, about a production of aida in venice, 28 july 1876 $3,301–$3,961 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, in french, to [hans von bronsart,] the intendant of the opera house in weimar, 10 february 1888 $2,641–$3,961 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to countess clara maffei, undated, with two telegrams $2,641–$3,961 Sotheby's
2017·10 cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed ("montecatini...agosto 98 gverdi"), showing the elderly composer wearing a felt hat $1,981–$2,641 Sotheby's
2017·10 large photograph signed and dedicated to the singer marie delma $13,204–$19,806 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph working manuscript of a scene from ernani $132,041–$198,062 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to giuseppe spatz and his new wife ("conjugi ssri spatz"), 24 may 1896 $1,981–$2,641 Sotheby's
2017·10 autograph letter signed, to an unidentified agent or tenant on his estate, 29 april 1900 $1,981–$2,641 Sotheby's
2017·05 fine large autograph musical quotation from "la traviata", signed, inscribed and dated by the composer ("traviata....parigi 4 marzo 1862 g.verdi") $19,456–$25,942 Sotheby's
2016·12 Italian Composer $1,006–$1,510 International Autograph Auctions
2016·11 two autograph letters signed ("gverdi"), to his agents in piacenza and paris $1,870–$2,494 Sotheby's
2016·10 Italian Composer. A.L.S International Autograph Auctions
2016·05 pair of contemporary water-colour portraits of giuseppe verdi & giuseppina strepponi, made in the 1850s $14,596–$21,894 Sotheby's
2016·05 aida, grand opéra en quatre actes, paroles françaises de mm. du locle & nuitter [vocal score], paris: léon escudier, [1880] $2,919–$3,649 Sotheby's
2015·12 remarkable large cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed to "the incomparable" francesco tamagno, the creator of the role of otello, on the occasion of the première $7,530–$10,542 Sotheby's
2015·12 don carlos grand opéra en cinq actes  [vocal score], paris: léon escudier, 1867; first edition, signed and inscribed by the composer to the creator of the role of philip ii $2,259–$3,012 Sotheby's
2015·12 aida, grand opéra en quatre actes, paroles françaises de mm. du locle & nuitter [vocal score], paris: léon escudier, [1880] $4,518–$6,024 Sotheby's
2015·12 pair of contemporary water-colour portraits of giuseppe verdi & giuseppina strepponi, made in the 1850s $30,121–$45,182 Sotheby's
2015·12 important manuscript full score of "aida", made for the early performances at the théâtre-italien in paris [1875-1876] $4,518–$6,024 Sotheby's
2015·05 remarkable large cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed to "the incomparable" francesco tamagno, the creator of the role of otello, on the occasion of the première $12,236–$15,295 Sotheby's
2015·05 two autograph notes, one about beethoven, gluck and handel, and memoranda about his finances in 1898 $918–$1,224 Sotheby's
2015·05 unpublished autograph letter signed ("g. verdi"), about otello $2,447–$3,059 Sotheby's
2014·11 two autograph notes, one about beethoven, gluck and handel, and memoranda about his finances in 1898 $2,825–$3,139 Sotheby's
2014·11 autograph draft letter signed ("g verdi"), about palestrina and marcello $2,354–$3,139 Sotheby's
2014·11 don carlos grand opéra en cinq actes  [vocal score], paris: léon escudier, 1867; first edition, signed and inscribed by the composer to the creator of the role of philip ii $6,278–$7,848 Sotheby's
2014·11 autograph manuscript draft of part of the libretto of otello, comprising twelve lines of text written by the composer $7,848–$10,987 Sotheby's
2014·11 Visiting card inscribed by Verdi in 1852, and an autograph letter signed by Puccini. $2,354–$3,139 Sotheby's

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