Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)
What is Leonardo da Vinci’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Leonardo da Vinci at 22 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,924 including buyer’s premium (middle half $154–$9,493, n=11). The auction record is $450,312,500 for Salvator Mundi (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salvator Mundi, 1500 | Painting | $450,312,500 | Christie's | Nov 2026 |
| 2 | Trattato della pittura, circa 1639 | Manuscript | $487,642 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Caricature of the head of an old man, in profile to the right | Ink | $317,000 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 4 | Mona Lisa | Oil paint | $137,500 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Salvator Mundi | Oil paint | $69,300 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 6 | Mona Lisa, 19th century | Oil on canvas | $58,178 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Manner of Leonardo da Vinci | — | $56,809 | Dorotheum | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Mona Lisa | Oil on canvas | $46,733 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Mona Lisa | Oil paint | $32,500 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Head of a Youth | Red and black chalk, red and black stumping on laid paper | $23,938 | Karl & Faber | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $27,853 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $12,776 |
| Other | 17 | $2,213 |
| Prints | 7 | $2,113 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $16,519 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,744 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Leonardo da Vinci is an Italian artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,226. 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 Leonardo da Vinci sold in 2026 for $450,312,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonardo da Vinci work is $3,226.
The median Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for $18,792 across 20 lots.
The median Leonardo da Vinci print sells for $1,000 across 13 lots.
The median Leonardo da Vinci work on paper sells for $10,771 across 8 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 | 21 | $1,000† | $8.1M | 61.9% | 2025-06-04 |
| Paintings | 22 | $18,792‡ | $450M | 90.9% | 2026-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $10,771‡ | $317,000 | 88.9% | 2023-09-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,297‡ | $5,297‡ | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,554 | $3,184 | — | 2024-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $487,642 | $450M | — | 2026-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Leonardo da Vinci's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,000 with 61.9% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $18,792, record $450,312,500. A typical Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $487,642.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,231–$3,621† | $2,113† | $8.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $12,587–$63,739‡ | $32,500‡ | $450M |
‡ 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) | 8 | $3,506–$25,275‡ | $10,771‡ | $317,000 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $450M |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $8.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $317,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $137,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $29,286‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,297‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,775 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,184 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leonardo da Vinci worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonardo da Vinci work is $3,226. The median Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for $18,792 across 20 lots. The median Leonardo da Vinci print sells for $1,000 across 13 lots. The median Leonardo da Vinci work on paper sells for $10,771 across 8 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 Leonardo da Vinci painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo da Vinci painting is $18,792. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leonardo da Vinci's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo da Vinci painting is $450,312,500.
What is the average price of a Leonardo da Vinci print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo da Vinci print is $1,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonardo da Vinci's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo da Vinci print is $8,143,750.
What is the average price of a medium Leonardo da Vinci painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonardo da Vinci painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leonardo da Vinci's auction record?
Leonardo da Vinci's auction record is $450,312,500, set in 2026.
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