Andrea Mantegna Auction Prices and Value Guide

Andrea Mantegna auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 237 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Andrea Mantegna
Source records
237
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Andrea Mantegna

Andrea Mantegna (c. 1431–1506) was a North Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker celebrated for his mastery of perspective, sculptural figures, and archaeological precision in depicting classical antiquity. Born near Padua, he trained in the workshop of Francesco Squarcione before establishing his own reputation with the Ovetari Chapel frescoes in Padua. In 1460 he became court painter to Ludovico Gonzaga in Mantua, where he spent the rest of his career producing monumental frescoes, altarpieces, and engravings that influenced artists across Europe. His illusionistic Camera degli Sposi in the Ducal Palace at Mantua and his Triumphs of Caesar are landmarks of Renaissance art. Through his marriage to Nicolosia Bellini, he became brother-in-law to Giovanni Bellini, linking two of the most important painting traditions of the period.

Italian RenaissanceEarly Renaissanceoil on canvasfrescoengravingtempera on panelclassical antiquity and Roman archaeologyreligious and biblical scenescourt portraiture and ceremonial subjects

Common works and media

Mantegna is best known for religious compositions (Madonna and Child, Agony in the Garden, Lamentation over the Dead Christ), mythological and triumphal subjects, and portrait-type studies of historical and courtly figures. Common media encountered in auction contexts include copperplate engravings, pen-and-ink drawings with wash, tempera on panel, and oil on canvas. The 237 records in the Appraisily catalog span engravings, workshop panels, copies after known compositions, and attributed drawings. Reproductive prints after his Triumphs of Caesar and other popular designs circulated widely in the 16th century and beyond.

Market and appraisal context

Mantegna's autograph paintings are extremely rare at auction, and most lots associated with his name are engravings, drawings, workshop productions, or works attributed to his circle. Original copperplate engravings designed and possibly executed by Mantegna appear with some regularity and can carry significant premiums depending on impression quality, plate mark, and condition. Collectors and appraisers should exercise caution with attributions: many compositions were reproduced by workshop assistants and later printmakers. Provenance, scholarly catalogue references, and specialist connoisseurship are essential for reliable attribution. Sale results for Old Master prints in good early impressions provide the most comparable market data for typical Mantegna-related lots.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Old Master Paintings
  • Old Master Prints and Drawings

Value drivers

  1. Attribution is critical; workshop participation and follower copies are common for Mantegna compositions
  2. Engravings attributed to Mantegna appear more frequently in the market than autograph paintings
  3. Provenance tracing to early collections or the Gonzaga court significantly affects value
  4. Medium matters: original engravings in good impressions are more accessible than panel paintings or fresco fragments
  5. Condition and completeness are major factors, especially for 500-year-old works on paper or panel

Appraisal caveats

  • Autograph Mantegna paintings are exceedingly rare at public auction; many works on the market are workshop, follower, or school attributions.
  • Copies and reproductive engravings after Mantegna compositions circulate widely and require specialist connoisseurship to distinguish from the artist's own hand.
  • The Invaluable/Appraisily catalog includes 237 records for this artist, which likely encompasses prints, drawings, attributed works, and copies alongside any autograph pieces.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Andrea Mantegna worth?

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