Clare Leighton (1898–1989)
What is Clare Leighton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 185 auction results for Clare Leighton at 30 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,330 including buyer’s premium (middle half $828–$2,433, n=14). The auction record is $13,860 for Bread Line, New York (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bread Line, New York, 1898 | Wove paper | $13,860 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Bread Line, New York, 1898 | Wood-engraving, on wove paper | $11,970 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Bread Line, New York, 1932 | Engraving | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Bread Line, New York, 1932 | Engraving | $9,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | Bread Line, New York, 1932 | Engraving | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Bread Line, New York, 1932 | Engraving | $6,375 | Bonhams | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | III: Loading, from the Lumber Camp Series, 1931 | Engraving on off | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | I: Cutting, from the Lumber Camp Series, 1931 | Engraving on off | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Stooking, 1933 | Engraving | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | II: Limbing, from the Lumber Camp Series, 1931 | Engraving on off | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 88 | $1,174 |
| Other | 8 | $777 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $1,090 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 185 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Clare Leighton is an American artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $650. 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 Clare Leighton is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,100; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Clare Leighton on OpeningBid →What is a Clare Leighton work worth?
Across 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Clare Leighton work is $650.
The median Clare Leighton print sells for $650 across 156 lots.
The median Clare Leighton work on paper sells for $1,000 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Clare Leighton prints typically sell for $241–$1,762 (the middle half of 128 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 | 164 | $650†‡ | $13,860 | 95.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,000† | $1,150 | — | 2020-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $8,125 | $13,860 | — | 2026-01-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 128 | $241–$1,762†‡ | $588†‡ | $13,860 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $11,970 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $1,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Clare Leighton worth?
Across 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Clare Leighton work is $650. The median Clare Leighton print sells for $650 across 156 lots. The median Clare Leighton work on paper sells for $1,000 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Clare Leighton prints typically sell for $241–$1,762 (the middle half of 128 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 Clare Leighton print?
Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Clare Leighton print is $650. 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 Clare Leighton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Clare Leighton print is $13,860.
What is the average price of a small Clare Leighton print?
Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Clare Leighton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $588, 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 Clare Leighton's auction record?
Clare Leighton's auction record is $13,860, set in 2024.
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