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# Alexander Leydenfrost (1888–1961)

## What is Alexander Leydenfrost’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Alexander Leydenfrost at 8 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,648 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,166–$9,120, n=6). The auction record is $20,320 for TWO WORKS OF NUCLEAR ATTACK ON WASHINGTON, D.C.: MISSILE INTERCEPTION AND EVACUATION ROUTES (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWO WORKS OF NUCLEAR ATTACK ON WASHINGTON, D.C.: MISSILE INTERCEPTION AND EVACUATION ROUTES, 1954 | Each charcoal and tempera on paper | $20,320 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | CITY OF THE FUTURE (RUSH HOUR), 1949 | Charcoal and graphite on paper | $10,795 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Railway Express Agency rendering, 1938 | Graphite | $4,096 | Wright | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Railway Express Agency rendering, 1938 | Charcoal, ink, graphite and gouache on board | $3,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Surrealist plane landing | Mixed media on paper | $1,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | War Through the Ages Shell Advertisement, 1940s | Oil on canvas | $1,050 | Revere Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | How many years have research, drugs and doctors added to your life?, 1956 | Charcoal and correction fluid on board | $750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Boeing's B-29's Soften up Japan for Invasion, circa 1944 | Oil on canvas | $488 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Defend Homeland in Battle of Britain, circa 1940 | Watercolor, gouache, and charcoal on paper | $427 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,200 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,050 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Leydenfrost is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Leydenfrost sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Leydenfrost work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Leydenfrost work is $1,750.

The median Alexander Leydenfrost work on paper sells for $1,750 across 5 lots.

The median Alexander Leydenfrost painting sells for $1,050 across 3 lots.

The median Alexander Leydenfrost print sells for $50 across 1 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 | 1 | $50† | $50† | — | 2021-09-09 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,050 | $20,320 | — | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,750 | $10,795 | — | 2026-04-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Alexander Leydenfrost's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $50. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,050, record $20,320. A typical Alexander Leydenfrost painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $750–$4,096 | $1,750 | $10,795 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,795 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,096 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $50† |

† 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 Alexander Leydenfrost worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Leydenfrost work is $1,750. The median Alexander Leydenfrost work on paper sells for $1,750 across 5 lots. The median Alexander Leydenfrost painting sells for $1,050 across 3 lots. The median Alexander Leydenfrost print sells for $50 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexander Leydenfrost's auction record?

Alexander Leydenfrost's auction record is $20,320, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Leydenfrost auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-leydenfrost (updated 2026-11-01).

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.