> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boris-leifer · updated 2026-11-01

# Boris Leifer (b. 1946)

Boris Leifer is an artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,180. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Boris Leifer sold in 2025 for $1,298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Boris Leifer work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Leifer work is $1,180.

The median Boris Leifer painting sells for $1,190 across 18 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 | 38 | $1,190‡ | $3,220 | 47.4% | 2025-12-28 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,062–$1,800‡ | $1,190‡ | $3,220 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $3,220 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,124 |

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 Boris Leifer worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Leifer work is $1,180. The median Boris Leifer painting sells for $1,190 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Boris Leifer painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Leifer painting is $1,190. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Boris Leifer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Leifer painting is $3,220.

### What is the average price of a medium Boris Leifer painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Boris Leifer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Boris Leifer's auction record?

Boris Leifer's auction record is $3,220, set in 2017.

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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, “Boris Leifer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boris-leifer (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.