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# Angelo Lelii (1911–1979)

## What is Angelo Lelii’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 706 auction results for Angelo Lelii at 30 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,022 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,240–$12,891, n=230). The auction record is $199,879 for Floor lamp (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor lamp, circa 1953 | Glass | $199,879 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 2 | model no. 12776 | Glass | $112,500 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Set of six rare ceiling lights, model no. 12712 | Acrylic paint | $95,978 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Stella a 6, circa 1959 | Glass | $93,966 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Rare six-armed ceiling light | Cartridge brass | $72,592 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | A rare large ceiling light, 1958 | Manufactured by Arredoluce, Monza, Italy | $66,868 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Stella chandelier, 1950 | Stainless steel | $64,900 | Wright | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Three "3 Lune" ceiling lights, circa 1961 | Glass | $56,700 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Stella chandelier, 1950 | Stainless steel | $55,000 | Wright | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Stella Plafonnier 12 lumières, 1958 | Glass | $53,949 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 23 | $10,000 |
| Other | 662 | $6,275 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 322 | $8,995 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 165 | $8,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 170 | $3,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 706 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Angelo Lelii is an Italian artist with 942 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $6,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Angelo Lelii sold in 2026 for $22,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Angelo Lelii works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Angelo Lelii work worth?

Across 706 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Angelo Lelii work is $6,500.

The median Angelo Lelii sculpture sells for $6,438 across 246 lots.

The median Angelo Lelii painting sells for $5,045 across 8 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Angelo Lelii sculptures typically sell for $5,329–$16,288 (the middle half of 132 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Angelo Lelii sculptures typically sell for $1,750–$5,080 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $5,045 | $10,625 | 66.7% | 2025-01-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 280 | $6,438† | $199,879 | 87.9% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $47,500 | $199,879 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,651–$4,375 | $4,063 | $7,500 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,750–$5,080 | $3,250 | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $5,079–$14,292 | $7,992 | $95,978 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 132 | $5,329–$16,288† | $8,814† | $199,879 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $199,879 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $95,978 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,750 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Angelo Lelii worth?

Across 706 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Angelo Lelii work is $6,500. The median Angelo Lelii sculpture sells for $6,438 across 246 lots. The median Angelo Lelii painting sells for $5,045 across 8 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Angelo Lelii sculptures typically sell for $5,329–$16,288 (the middle half of 132 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Angelo Lelii sculptures typically sell for $1,750–$5,080 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Angelo Lelii sculpture?

Based on 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Angelo Lelii sculpture is $6,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Angelo Lelii's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Angelo Lelii sculpture is $199,879.

### What is the average price of a Angelo Lelii painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Angelo Lelii painting is $5,045.

### What is Angelo Lelii's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Angelo Lelii painting is $10,625.

### What is the average price of a large Angelo Lelii sculpture?

Based on 132 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Angelo Lelii sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Angelo Lelii sculpture?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Angelo Lelii sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Angelo Lelii's auction record?

Angelo Lelii's auction record is $199,879, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Angelo Lelii auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/angelo-lelii (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.