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# Leo Gestel (1881–1941)

Leo Gestel is a Dutch artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,414.

A work by Leo Gestel sold in 2015 for $24,481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Leo Gestel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Leo Gestel work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Gestel work is $4,414.

The median Leo Gestel work on paper sells for $4,208 across 54 lots.

The median Leo Gestel painting sells for $40,165 across 8 lots.

The median Leo Gestel print sells for $1,700 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Gestel work on papers typically sell for $3,608–$7,305 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | — | 2005-08-03 |
| Paintings | 8 | $40,165 | $89,036 | — | 2015-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $4,208 | $33,041 | — | 2015-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $57,362 | $89,036 | — | 2015-12-01 |

Leo Gestel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,700. Paintings (8 lots) median $40,165, record $89,036. A typical Leo Gestel painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $57,362.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,087–$5,867 | $3,558 | $33,041 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $3,608–$7,305 | $4,240 | $17,208 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $89,036 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $57,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $33,041 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,208 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,700 |

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 Leo Gestel worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Gestel work is $4,414. The median Leo Gestel work on paper sells for $4,208 across 54 lots. The median Leo Gestel painting sells for $40,165 across 8 lots. The median Leo Gestel print sells for $1,700 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Gestel work on papers typically sell for $3,608–$7,305 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Leo Gestel work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Gestel work on paper is $4,208.

### What is Leo Gestel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Gestel work on paper is $33,041.

### What is the average price of a medium Leo Gestel work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leo Gestel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Leo Gestel work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leo Gestel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Leo Gestel's auction record?

Leo Gestel's auction record is $89,036, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leo Gestel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-gestel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.