Leo Putz (1869–1940)
Leo Putz is an Italian artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $31,348. 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 Leo Putz is recorded as sold in 2025 for $74,475; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Putz work is $31,348.
The median Leo Putz painting sells for $42,104 across 77 lots.
The median Leo Putz work on paper sells for $4,083 across 17 lots.
The median Leo Putz print sells for $3,000 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Putz paintings typically sell for $27,100–$66,610 (the middle half of 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $3,000 | $130,000 | 75% | 2019-05-23 |
| Paintings | 89 | $42,104†‡ | $239,897 | 86.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $4,083‡ | $13,313 | 81% | 2021-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $135,815‡ | $239,897 | — | 2023-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Leo Putz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $3,000 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (89 lots) median $42,104, record $239,897. A typical Leo Putz painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $135,815.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $6,833–$17,525†‡ | $9,925†‡ | $53,547 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $27,100–$66,610‡ | $46,479‡ | $239,897 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $63,649–$133,020‡ | $88,851‡ | $150,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,405–$6,603‡ | $2,826‡ | $13,313 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $239,897 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $227,381 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $130,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $12,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leo Putz worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Putz work is $31,348. The median Leo Putz painting sells for $42,104 across 77 lots. The median Leo Putz work on paper sells for $4,083 across 17 lots. The median Leo Putz print sells for $3,000 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Putz paintings typically sell for $27,100–$66,610 (the middle half of 54 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 Leo Putz painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Putz painting is $42,104. 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 Leo Putz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Putz painting is $239,897.
What is the average price of a Leo Putz work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Putz work on paper is $4,083. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leo Putz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Putz work on paper is $13,313.
What is the average price of a medium Leo Putz painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leo Putz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Leo Putz painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leo Putz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Leo Putz's auction record?
Leo Putz's auction record is $239,897, set in 2006.
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