> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-tavelli · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Tavelli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-tavelli (updated 2026-11-03).

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.