Parmigianino Auction Prices and Value Guide

Parmigianino auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 251 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Parmigianino auction prices: quick answer

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

Artist
Parmigianino
Source records
251
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Parmigianino

Parmigianino, born Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola in Parma in 1503, was an Italian painter, printmaker, and draftsman who became one of the most celebrated figures of the Mannerist movement. Trained in the Emilian tradition and influenced by Correggio and Raphael, he developed a distinctive style marked by elegant elongation of form, refined sensuality, and complex spatial compositions. Active in Parma, Rome, Bologna, and Florence, his major works include the Vision of Saint Jerome (1527) and the Madonna with the Long Neck (c. 1534), both now landmarks of Mannerist painting. He was also a pioneering etcher whose prints circulated widely and influenced generations of artists. Parmigianino died in Casalmaggiore in 1540 at the age of 37, leaving behind a body of work that defined the first generation of artists whose entire careers unfolded within the Mannerist period.

Mannerismoil paintingfrescoengravingdrawingreligious and devotional scenesportraitsMadonna and Child

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most commonly encounter Parmigianino through his etchings and engravings, which include religious scenes, mythological subjects, and ornamental designs. His oil paintings, such as Madonna compositions and portraits, are held primarily in museum collections but occasionally appear at auction. Fresco fragments from his work in Parma churches also survive. Drawings — including preparatory studies in pen, ink, chalk, and wash — are well represented in museum and private collections and appear regularly in Old Master drawings sales. His self-portrait in a convex mirror (c. 1524) is among his most recognized works.

Market and appraisal context

Parmigianino's works appear in the Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Prints categories at major auction houses. His relatively short life and small surviving oeuvre mean that securely attributed paintings are rare and can command significant sums at auction. Drawings and prints are more frequently encountered and form an active collector market. Key factors affecting appraisal include the quality of attribution (versus workshop or follower), medium, condition, provenance history, and whether a work is a previously unknown composition. Expert scholarly opinion is essential for authentication, as Parmigianino's influence led to many contemporary and later copies.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Parmigianino died at 37, leaving a relatively small body of work; authenticity disputes and workshop attributions are common and require expert scholarly review.
  • The source pack does not include specific auction-house records with realized prices; appraisal should incorporate comparable lot data from major auction databases.
  • Many works attributed to Parmigianino in broader circulation may be by followers, copies, or studio assistants; professional connoisseurship is recommended before any valuation.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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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 Parmigianino worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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