Alfred Leslie (1927–2023)
What is Alfred Leslie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Alfred Leslie at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,000–$46,990, n=13). The auction record is $286,456 for Diana (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $286,456 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Santurce, 1955 | Oil paint | $254,000 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Fountain/Erie Basin, 1958 | Oil paint | $242,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 4 | Hipped, 1959 | Oil paint | $241,300 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 5 | Four Panel Green-Big Green, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $237,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $225,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Kurtz's Station, 1956 | Oil paint | $190,500 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Minnie's Cookie Jar, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $153,467 | Tajan | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Lake Front Property, 1961 | Oil paint | $152,400 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 10 | Ornette Coleman, 1956 | Oil paint | $127,000 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $110,850 |
| Other | 14 | $14,688 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $3,125 |
| Prints | 7 | $819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $127,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $7,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $3,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred Leslie is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $8,500. 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 Alfred Leslie sold in 2026 for $33,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Leslie work is $8,500.
The median Alfred Leslie painting sells for $50,000 across 25 lots.
The median Alfred Leslie work on paper sells for $4,064 across 17 lots.
The median Alfred Leslie print sells for $638 across 10 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 | 11 | $638‡ | $2,000 | 90.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 32 | $50,000† | $286,456 | 78.1% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $4,064† | $32,760 | 94.4% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $207,750 | $286,456 | — | 2024-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred Leslie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $638 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $50,000, record $286,456. A typical Alfred Leslie painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $207,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $266–$734 | $625 | $1,375 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,114–$16,460† | $5,040† | $33,020 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $48,125–$216,375 | $123,350 | $286,456 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,943–$7,144 | $5,312 | $8,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,605–$10,685† | $3,125† | $32,760 |
† 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 | 2022 | $286,456 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $242,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Leslie worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Leslie work is $8,500. The median Alfred Leslie painting sells for $50,000 across 25 lots. The median Alfred Leslie work on paper sells for $4,064 across 17 lots. The median Alfred Leslie print sells for $638 across 10 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 Alfred Leslie painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Leslie painting is $50,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfred Leslie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Leslie painting is $286,456.
What is the average price of a Alfred Leslie work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Leslie work on paper is $4,064. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfred Leslie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Leslie work on paper is $32,760.
What is the average price of a Alfred Leslie print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Leslie print is $638. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alfred Leslie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Leslie print is $2,000.
What is the average price of a large Alfred Leslie painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alfred Leslie painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $123,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Alfred Leslie work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Leslie work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfred Leslie's auction record?
Alfred Leslie's auction record is $286,456, set in 2022.
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