Benjamin Williams Leader (1831–1923)
What is Benjamin Williams Leader’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Benjamin Williams Leader at 30 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,777 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,664–$9,216, n=12). The auction record is $106,250 for Haymakers (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haymakers, 1831 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | A relic of the past, 1831 | Oil paint | $72,668 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | Parting Day, 1831 | Gold | $53,705 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Twilight on the Thames, 1831 | Oil on canvas | $44,450 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | A Worcestershire riverside hamlet, 1831 | Oil paint | $40,469 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Peace, 1831 | — | $40,469 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Kempsey Church on the River Severn, 1831 | Oil paint | $40,320 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 8 | The Wetterhorn from above Rosenlaui, 1831 | Oil paint | $34,899 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | Evening Glow, 1831 | Oil paint | $34,243 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Worcestershire Cottage Homes, Evening, 1886 | Oil paint | $33,600 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $9,239 |
| Paintings | 87 | $6,353 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $15,880 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $5,609 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,324 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Benjamin Williams Leader is a British (modern) artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $5,609. 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 Benjamin Williams Leader sold in 2026 for $12,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Williams Leader work is $5,609.
The median Benjamin Williams Leader painting sells for $5,164 across 114 lots.
The median Benjamin Williams Leader work on paper sells for $358 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Benjamin Williams Leader paintings typically sell for $1,558–$13,613 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Williams Leader paintings typically sell for $935–$4,927 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 139 | $5,164†‡ | $106,250 | 82% | 2026-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $358†‡ | $8,283 | 57.1% | 2024-03-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $44,450 | $106,250 | — | 2025-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 34 | $935–$4,927†‡ | $2,255†‡ | $8,282 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $1,558–$13,613†‡ | $5,320†‡ | $44,450 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $9,983–$34,899 | $15,880 | $106,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2014 | $106,250 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $72,668 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,283 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $517 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamin Williams Leader worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Williams Leader work is $5,609. The median Benjamin Williams Leader painting sells for $5,164 across 114 lots. The median Benjamin Williams Leader work on paper sells for $358 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Benjamin Williams Leader paintings typically sell for $1,558–$13,613 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Williams Leader paintings typically sell for $935–$4,927 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 Benjamin Williams Leader painting?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Williams Leader painting is $5,164. 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 Benjamin Williams Leader's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Williams Leader painting is $106,250.
What is the average price of a medium Benjamin Williams Leader painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benjamin Williams Leader painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Benjamin Williams Leader painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benjamin Williams Leader painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Benjamin Williams Leader's auction record?
Benjamin Williams Leader's auction record is $106,250, set in 2014.
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