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# Leopoldo Méndez (1902–1969)

Leopoldo Méndez is a Mexican artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leopoldo Méndez sold in 2025 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leopoldo Méndez work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leopoldo Méndez work is $1,270.

The median Leopoldo Méndez print sells for $1,100 across 17 lots.

The median Leopoldo Méndez work on paper sells for $1,750 across 6 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 | 21 | $1,100† | $7,620 | 81% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,750 | $5,250 | — | 2022-11-03 |

† 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) | 13 | $792–$3,000† | $1,100† | $6,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,375–$2,000 | $1,500 | $4,420 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,420 |

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 Méndez worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leopoldo Méndez work is $1,270. The median Leopoldo Méndez print sells for $1,100 across 17 lots. The median Leopoldo Méndez work on paper sells for $1,750 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leopoldo Méndez print is $1,100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leopoldo Méndez print is $7,620.

### What is the average price of a small Leopoldo Méndez print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leopoldo Méndez print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Leopoldo Méndez's auction record is $7,620, set in 2022.

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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, “Leopoldo Méndez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leopoldo-mendez (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.