> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lelio-orsi · updated 2026-11-01

# Lelio Orsi (1508–1587)

Lelio Orsi is an Italian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $20,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lelio Orsi sold in 2024 for $88,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lelio Orsi work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lelio Orsi work is $20,000.

The median Lelio Orsi work on paper sells for $17,044 across 14 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $17,044‡ | $390,600 | — | 2025-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $381,800 | $1.5M | — | 2022-01-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,531–$49,479‡ | $10,294‡ | $390,600 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $390,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $208,175 |

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 Lelio Orsi worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lelio Orsi work is $20,000. The median Lelio Orsi work on paper sells for $17,044 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lelio Orsi work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lelio Orsi work on paper is $17,044. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lelio Orsi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lelio Orsi work on paper is $390,600.

### What is the average price of a small Lelio Orsi work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lelio Orsi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lelio Orsi's auction record?

Lelio Orsi's auction record is $1,497,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lelio Orsi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lelio-orsi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.