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# Leopold Gottlieb (1879–1934)

## What is Leopold Gottlieb’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Leopold Gottlieb at 9 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,428 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,540–$23,087, n=15). The auction record is $209,167 for Paysage du midi (2018, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysage du midi, 1910 | Huile sur toile | $209,167 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Figures in the Garden | Oil on canvas | $200,600 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Portret Adolfa Baslera, circa 1913 | Olej/płótno | $107,279 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Wioślarze, circa 1926 | Olej/deska | $92,336 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 5 | Rybacy, 1926 | Tempera/papier | $47,804 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | Rybacy, 1926 | Tempera/papier | $40,884 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Posiłek, circa 1927 | Olej/papier naklejony na sklejkę | $37,798 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 8 | Saint-Tropez, 1925 | Olej/tektura | $35,024 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 9 | Portret kobiecy, circa 1931 | Olej/tektura | $27,600 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Półakt, circa 1931 | Olej/tektura | $23,909 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $16,675 |
| Other | 6 | $10,089 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $767 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $17,014 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leopold Gottlieb is a Polish artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,600. 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 Leopold Gottlieb sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,094 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leopold Gottlieb work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leopold Gottlieb work is $4,600.

The median Leopold Gottlieb painting sells for $14,572 across 38 lots.

The median Leopold Gottlieb work on paper sells for $1,800 across 33 lots.

The median Leopold Gottlieb print sells for $283 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Leopold Gottlieb paintings typically sell for $6,071–$37,104 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Leopold Gottlieb work on papers typically sell for $368–$3,767 (the middle half of 26 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 | 15 | $283†‡ | $409 | 46.7% | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 45 | $14,572†‡ | $209,167 | 84.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $1,800†‡ | $13,024 | 76.7% | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $165,182†‡ | $209,167 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Leopold Gottlieb's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $283 with 46.7% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $14,572, record $209,167. A typical Leopold Gottlieb painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $165,182.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $252–$302†‡ | $283†‡ | $409 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 10 | $2,556–$7,378†‡ | $3,520†‡ | $22,264 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $6,071–$37,104†‡ | $16,579†‡ | $209,167 |

† 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) | 26 | $368–$3,767†‡ | $641†‡ | $13,024 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,068–$6,540†‡ | $5,428†‡ | $10,233† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2018 | $209,167 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $200,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,233† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $409 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $310† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Leopold Gottlieb worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leopold Gottlieb work is $4,600. The median Leopold Gottlieb painting sells for $14,572 across 38 lots. The median Leopold Gottlieb work on paper sells for $1,800 across 33 lots. The median Leopold Gottlieb print sells for $283 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leopold Gottlieb paintings typically sell for $6,071–$37,104 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Leopold Gottlieb work on papers typically sell for $368–$3,767 (the middle half of 26 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 Leopold Gottlieb painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leopold Gottlieb painting is $14,572. 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 Leopold Gottlieb's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leopold Gottlieb painting is $209,167.

### What is the average price of a Leopold Gottlieb work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leopold Gottlieb work on paper is $1,800. 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 Leopold Gottlieb's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leopold Gottlieb work on paper is $13,024.

### What is the average price of a Leopold Gottlieb print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leopold Gottlieb print is $283. 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 Leopold Gottlieb's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leopold Gottlieb print is $409.

### What is the average price of a medium Leopold Gottlieb painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leopold Gottlieb painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,579, 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 Leopold Gottlieb work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leopold Gottlieb work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $641, 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 Leopold Gottlieb's auction record?

Leopold Gottlieb's auction record is $209,167, set in 2018.

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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, “Leopold Gottlieb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leopold-gottlieb (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.