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# Leopoldo Mendez (1902–1969)

Leopoldo Mendez is a Mexican artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $986. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leopoldo Mendez sold in 2023 for $1,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leopoldo Mendez work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leopoldo Mendez work is $986.

The median Leopoldo Mendez print sells for $986 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $986† | $10,200 | 72.7% | 2023-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $754–$1,524† | $972† | $10,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $10,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,718† |

† 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 Leopoldo Mendez worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leopoldo Mendez work is $986. The median Leopoldo Mendez print sells for $986 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Leopoldo Mendez print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leopoldo Mendez print is $986. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Leopoldo Mendez's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leopoldo Mendez print is $10,200.

### What is Leopoldo Mendez's auction record?

Leopoldo Mendez's auction record is $10,200, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leopoldo Mendez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leopoldo-mendez (updated 2026-11-01).

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.