Guglielmo Ciardi Auction Prices and Value Guide

Guglielmo Ciardi auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 212 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Guglielmo Ciardi auction prices: quick answer

Guglielmo Ciardi auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Guglielmo Ciardi
Source records
212
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Guglielmo Ciardi

Guglielmo Ciardi (1842–1917) was an Italian painter and draftsman born and active in Venice. He trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and later returned as a professor of landscape painting, shaping a generation of Venetian artists. Ciardi is recognized for his contributions to Venetian landscape painting during the second half of the nineteenth century. His work reflects the renewed interest in naturalistic landscape that characterized much of Italian painting in that era. He was the father of two accomplished painters, Beppe Ciardi and Emma Ciardi, establishing a significant artistic dynasty in Venice. With over 190 works documented in the RKD image archive alone, Ciardi’s output was substantial, and his paintings continue to circulate regularly on the international art market.

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Common works and media

Ciardi primarily produced oil-on-canvas landscape paintings depicting the Venetian lagoon, the Brenta Riviera, the Dolomite foothills, and rural scenes of the Veneto region. He also worked in drawing media. His output ranges from small cabinet-sized landscapes to larger exhibition-scale canvases. Collectors may also encounter preparatory studies and sketches in pencil or ink.

Market and appraisal context

Guglielmo Ciardi’s paintings appear with some frequency at auction, with over 200 recorded lots across major and regional sale venues. Collectors most often encounter his landscape oil paintings of the Venetian lagoon, surrounding countryside, and mountainous terrain. Value depends on factors including the painting’s size, subject matter, condition, provenance, and whether the work can be securely attributed. Drawings and preparatory works also surface at auction, typically at lower price points. Because Ciardi’s children Beppe and Emma were also productive painters, careful attribution is essential, as unsigned or poorly documented works may be misattributed within the family.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • 212 recorded auction appearances indicate an active secondary market, but realized prices vary widely by size, subject, condition, and provenance.
  • The source pack does not include specific auction-house price records; collectors should consult current comparable sale data before any valuation.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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