> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-villareal · updated 2026-11-03

# Leo Villareal (b. 1967)

## What is Leo Villareal’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Leo Villareal at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,688 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,654–$16,683, n=6). The auction record is $75,600 for Cloud Drawing (Medium) 1 (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud Drawing (Medium) 1, 2016 | LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware and metal | $75,600 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Scramble (3x3), 2013 | LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware, Plexiglas and wood | $62,500 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 3 | Scramble (3x3), 2013 | — | $62,500 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Sunburst, 1967 | Color | $52,575 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 5 | Lightscape, 1967 | Glass | $43,825 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (LEDs), 2015 | LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware, wooden armature and Plexiglas | $38,700 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled | — | $35,280 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Star Cloud, 2020 | — | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Buckyball, 2015 | LED lights, custom software, electrical hardware, metal framework and metal base | $25,000 | Phillips | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2007 | Installation | $23,940 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $16,162 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $33,883 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $25,100 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leo Villareal is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,120. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leo Villareal sold in 2026 for $38,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leo Villareal work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Villareal work is $15,120.

The median Leo Villareal sculpture sells for $11,440 across 4 lots.

The median Leo Villareal work on paper sells for $52,575 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $52,575 | $52,575 | 50% | 2019-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $11,440 | $15,120 | 80% | 2026-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $62,500 | $75,600 | — | 2023-11-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $52,575 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $15,120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,255 |

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 Villareal worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Villareal work is $15,120. The median Leo Villareal sculpture sells for $11,440 across 4 lots. The median Leo Villareal work on paper sells for $52,575 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Leo Villareal's auction record is $75,600, set in 2023.

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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 Villareal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-villareal (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.