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# Leonetto Cappiello (1875–1942)

## What is Leonetto Cappiello’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 383 auction results for Leonetto Cappiello at 50 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $926–$3,462, n=49). The auction record is $66,795 for Pneumatiques Torrilhon (2024, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contratto, 1921 | Technique mixte | $56,846 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Chocolat-Louit, 1921 | Technique mixte | $45,477 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Machine à écrire, 1921 | Technique mixte et collage. Entoilée | $45,477 | Ader | Oct 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumatiques Torrilhon, 1906 | Technique mixte | $66,795 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | A los Mandarines Cafés Y Tés, circa 1907 | Technique mixte | $49,741 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Cachou Lajaunie, 1919 | Technique mixte | $48,319 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Asti Cinzano, 1919 | Technique mixte | $42,635 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Ça Bloc, 1928 | Technique mixte | $42,635 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Pâtes la Lune, 1924 | Technique mixte | $36,950 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Porto Pitters, 1928 | Technique mixte | $35,529 | Ader | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 65 | $2,280 |
| Prints | 232 | $2,200 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,492 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 226 | $2,280 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $1,195 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,165 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 383 results from 50 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leonetto Cappiello is a French artist with 515 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,112. 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 Leonetto Cappiello sold in 2026 for $3,123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Leonetto Cappiello work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Leonetto Cappiello work worth?

Across 342 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonetto Cappiello work is $2,112.

The median Leonetto Cappiello print sells for $1,920 across 291 lots.

The median Leonetto Cappiello work on paper sells for $1,492 across 21 lots.

The median Leonetto Cappiello painting sells for $2,413 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Leonetto Cappiello prints typically sell for $1,310–$3,481 (the middle half of 215 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Leonetto Cappiello prints typically sell for $510–$2,607 (the middle half of 57 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 | 371 | $1,920†‡ | $66,794 | 78.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,413 | $2,413 | 33.3% | 2015-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,492† | $45,477 | 65.6% | 2026-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $35,529 | $66,794 | — | 2025-11-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Leonetto Cappiello's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (371 lots) median $1,920 with 78.4% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,413, record $2,413. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $35,529.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $352–$1,010 | $550 | $1,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $510–$2,607†‡ | $975†‡ | $13,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 215 | $1,310–$3,481†‡ | $2,100†‡ | $66,794 |

† 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) | 15 | $1,310–$2,499 | $1,492 | $13,066 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $66,794 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $49,741 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $45,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,066 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,413 |

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 Leonetto Cappiello worth?

Across 342 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonetto Cappiello work is $2,112. The median Leonetto Cappiello print sells for $1,920 across 291 lots. The median Leonetto Cappiello work on paper sells for $1,492 across 21 lots. The median Leonetto Cappiello painting sells for $2,413 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Leonetto Cappiello prints typically sell for $1,310–$3,481 (the middle half of 215 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Leonetto Cappiello prints typically sell for $510–$2,607 (the middle half of 57 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 Leonetto Cappiello print?

Based on 291 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonetto Cappiello print is $1,920. 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 Leonetto Cappiello's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonetto Cappiello print is $66,794.

### What is the average price of a Leonetto Cappiello work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonetto Cappiello work on paper is $1,492. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Leonetto Cappiello's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonetto Cappiello work on paper is $45,477.

### What is the average price of a large Leonetto Cappiello print?

Based on 215 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Leonetto Cappiello print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,100, 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 medium Leonetto Cappiello print?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonetto Cappiello print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $975, 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 Leonetto Cappiello's auction record?

Leonetto Cappiello's auction record is $66,794, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leonetto Cappiello auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leonetto-cappiello (updated 2026-11-02).

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.