Letterio Calapai (1902–1993)
Letterio Calapai is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,000. 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 Letterio Calapai sold in 2025 for $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Letterio Calapai on OpeningBid →What is a Letterio Calapai work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Letterio Calapai work is $1,000.
The median Letterio Calapai print sells for $1,100 across 27 lots.
The median Letterio Calapai work on paper sells for $815 across 2 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 | 31 | $1,100†‡ | $4,250 | 87.1% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $815 | $1,300 | — | 2019-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $328–$1,650†‡ | $711†‡ | $3,055 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,138–$3,328 | $2,394 | $4,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $330 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Letterio Calapai worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Letterio Calapai work is $1,000. The median Letterio Calapai print sells for $1,100 across 27 lots. The median Letterio Calapai work on paper sells for $815 across 2 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 Letterio Calapai print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Letterio Calapai print is $1,100. 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 Letterio Calapai's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Letterio Calapai print is $4,250.
What is the average price of a small Letterio Calapai print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Letterio Calapai print (small (under 50 cm)) is $711, 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 Letterio Calapai's auction record?
Letterio Calapai's auction record is $4,250, set in 2015.
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