Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)
Leonardo da Vinci is an Italian artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,167. 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 $2,517, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonardo da Vinci work is $1,167.
The median Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for $849 across 41 lots.
The median Leonardo da Vinci print sells for $69 across 21 lots.
The median Leonardo da Vinci work on paper sells for $1,300 across 19 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leonardo da Vinci paintings typically sell for $205–$8,969 (the middle half of 22 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 | 29 | $69‡ | $1,422 | 72.4% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 44 | $849†‡ | $822,470 | 93.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,300†‡ | $15,770‡ | 95% | 2026-06-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $457†‡ | $2,517 | 75% | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $190,412‡ | $822,470 | — | 2025-04-29 |
† 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 (29 lots) median $69 with 72.4% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $849, record $822,470. A typical Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $190,412.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $32–$45‡ | $39‡ | $81 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $378–$1,502†‡ | $501†‡ | $190,412‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $205–$8,969†‡ | $1,406†‡ | $358,922‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $685–$3,669†‡ | $1,105†‡ | $822,470 |
† 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) | 16 | $594–$4,946†‡ | $1,971†‡ | $15,770‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $393–$847‡ | $457‡ | $2,517 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $822,470 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $358,922‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $15,770‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $10,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,517 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,479 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,032‡ |
‡ 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 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonardo da Vinci work is $1,167. The median Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for $849 across 41 lots. The median Leonardo da Vinci print sells for $69 across 21 lots. The median Leonardo da Vinci work on paper sells for $1,300 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leonardo da Vinci paintings typically sell for $205–$8,969 (the middle half of 22 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 Leonardo da Vinci painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo da Vinci painting is $849. 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 Leonardo da Vinci's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo da Vinci painting is $822,470.
What is the average price of a Leonardo da Vinci print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo da Vinci print is $69. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leonardo da Vinci's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo da Vinci print is $1,422.
What is the average price of a Leonardo da Vinci work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo da Vinci work on paper is $1,300. 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 Leonardo da Vinci's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo da Vinci work on paper is $15,770. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Leonardo da Vinci painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonardo da Vinci painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,406, 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 the average price of a small Leonardo da Vinci work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leonardo da Vinci work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,971, 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 Leonardo da Vinci's auction record?
Leonardo da Vinci's auction record is $822,470, set in 2021.
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