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

# Leo Politi (1908–1996)

Leo Politi is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $480.

A work by Leo Politi sold in 2025 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leo Politi work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Politi work is $480.

The median Leo Politi work on paper sells for $449 across 10 lots.

The median Leo Politi painting sells for $840 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $840 | $1,400 | 75% | 2023-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $449 | $1,778 | 71.4% | 2026-04-07 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $236–$449 | $437 | $476 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,778 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,400 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $840 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $600 |

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 Politi worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Politi work is $480. The median Leo Politi work on paper sells for $449 across 10 lots. The median Leo Politi painting sells for $840 across 3 lots.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Politi work on paper is $449.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Politi work on paper is $1,778.

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

Leo Politi's auction record is $1,778, set in 2025.

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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, “Leo Politi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-politi (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.