Brenda Lenaghan (1941–2020)
What is Brenda Lenaghan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Brenda Lenaghan at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $440–$610, n=8). The auction record is $1,501 for VALTELLENA, TUSCANY (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VALTELLENA, TUSCANY | Signed lower left, oil on board | $1,501 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | FAMILY GROUP, TIBET | Signed lower right, oil on board | $1,451 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | YAK BUTTER TEA, SHIGATSE, TIBET | Signed lower right, oil on board | $1,451 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | HAT FOR EATING BOUILLABAISE | Signed and indistinctly dated lower right, oil on board | $1,306 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | GIRLS AND PEACHES | Signed lower left, gouache | $1,199 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | MERRY-GO-ROUND | Signed lower left, oil on panel | $1,188 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 7 | OWL & THE PUSSYCAT | <p>Signed lower left, gouache</p> | $1,137 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | A SILVER PARROT, A DAPPLED GREYHOUND | Signed lower right, oil on board | $1,073 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | THE SECRET GARDEN | Signed lower right, oil on board | $948 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | MANGOES AND PLUMS | Signed lower right, watercolour, gouache and pastel | $869 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $869 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $478 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $682 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $643 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Brenda Lenaghan is a Scottish artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $643. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Brenda Lenaghan sold in 2026 for $725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Brenda Lenaghan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Brenda Lenaghan on OpeningBid →What is a Brenda Lenaghan work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brenda Lenaghan work is $643.
The median Brenda Lenaghan painting sells for $837 across 18 lots.
The median Brenda Lenaghan work on paper sells for $471 across 8 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 | 18 | $837 | $1,501 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $471 | $1,137 | 88.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,451 | $1,501 | — | 2024-08-13 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $654–$1,196 | $997 | $1,501 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $632–$1,131 | $773 | $1,451 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $464–$639 | $478 | $1,137 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,501 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,451 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $639 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brenda Lenaghan worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brenda Lenaghan work is $643. The median Brenda Lenaghan painting sells for $837 across 18 lots. The median Brenda Lenaghan work on paper sells for $471 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Brenda Lenaghan painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brenda Lenaghan painting is $837.
What is Brenda Lenaghan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brenda Lenaghan painting is $1,501.
What is the average price of a medium Brenda Lenaghan painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brenda Lenaghan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $773, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Brenda Lenaghan's auction record?
Brenda Lenaghan's auction record is $1,501, set in 2024.
See the full Brenda Lenaghan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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