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# Leo Lionni (1910–1999)

Leo Lionni is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,250.

A work by Leo Lionni sold in 2017 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leo Lionni work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Lionni work is $4,250.

The median Leo Lionni print sells for $3,805 across 10 lots.

The median Leo Lionni sculpture sells for $18,300 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $3,805 | $8,750 | — | 2021-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $18,300 | $18,300 | — | 2010-11-09 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $750–$7,800 | $4,250 | $8,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $18,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $8,400 |

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 Lionni worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Lionni work is $4,250. The median Leo Lionni print sells for $3,805 across 10 lots. The median Leo Lionni sculpture sells for $18,300 across 1 lots.

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

Leo Lionni's auction record is $18,300, set in 2010.

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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 Lionni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-lionni (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.