Louis Tavelli (1914–2010)
Louis Tavelli is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $120. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Louis Tavelli sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $120 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Tavelli on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Tavelli work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Tavelli work is $120.
The median Louis Tavelli painting sells for $190 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $190† | $1,905 | 86.4% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $750† | $1,905 | — | 2026-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $178–$238† | $185† | $1,905 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $135–$525† | $400† | $750† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,905 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Tavelli worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Tavelli work is $120. The median Louis Tavelli painting sells for $190 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Louis Tavelli painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Tavelli painting is $190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Tavelli's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Tavelli painting is $1,905.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Tavelli painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Tavelli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Tavelli's auction record?
Louis Tavelli's auction record is $1,905, set in 2026.
See the full Louis Tavelli record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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