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# Maria Leontina (1917–1984)

Maria Leontina is a Brazilian artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $10,082. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Maria Leontina is recorded as sold in 2021 for $89,786; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maria Leontina work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Leontina work is $10,082.

The median Maria Leontina painting sells for $18,098 across 60 lots.

The median Maria Leontina work on paper sells for $3,918 across 19 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $18,098‡ | $230,471‡ | — | 2024-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,918‡ | $14,208‡ | — | 2024-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $89,786‡ | $230,471‡ | — | 2021-05-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,609–$13,670‡ | $9,859‡ | $82,545‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $14,727–$42,818‡ | $27,339‡ | $230,471‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,290–$4,433‡ | $3,527‡ | $14,208‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $230,471‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $89,786‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $14,208‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $14,006‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Maria Leontina worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Leontina work is $10,082. The median Maria Leontina painting sells for $18,098 across 60 lots. The median Maria Leontina work on paper sells for $3,918 across 19 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Maria Leontina painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Leontina painting is $18,098. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Maria Leontina's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Leontina painting is $230,471. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Maria Leontina work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Leontina work on paper is $3,918. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Maria Leontina's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Leontina work on paper is $14,208. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Maria Leontina painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maria Leontina painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Maria Leontina's auction record?

Maria Leontina's auction record is $230,471, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Maria Leontina auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-leontina (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.