David Leach (1911–2005)
What is David Leach’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for David Leach at 27 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $183–$682, n=54). The auction record is $9,363 for Large gobular vase (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large gobular vase, circa 1980 | Terracotta | $9,363 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Tall Bottle Vase | Stoneware, thick overlapping celadon and tenmoku glaze with calligraphic design | $2,614 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Vase | Impressed artist's seal, stoneware, tenmoku with 'Foxglove' motif | $2,329 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Tea Set | Impressed artist's seal, porcelain, celadon glaze and fluted decoration, comprising teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and six tea cups and saucers | $1,727 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | JAR AND COVER | <p>impressed maker's mark, stoneware, with tenmoku glaze</p> | $1,629 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 6 | David Andrew LEACH (1911-2005) A spheric stonware vase ornated with geometrical patterns. Stamped. Height. 7 1/2 in - Diam. 9 5/8 in. | Stoneware | $1,502 | Tajan | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | A Celadon Glazed Globular Vase, 1960 | Celadon | $1,334 | Bonhams | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | TALL BOTTLE VASE | <p>impressed maker's seal, tenmoku glaze, with brush work motif</p> | $1,291 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Vases, set of two, 1970 | Terracotta | $1,260 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | A globular Vase with 'Foxglove' design, 1990 | Stoneware | $1,241 | Bonhams | Jun 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $860 |
| Other | 113 | $349 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $369 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
David Leach is a British (modern) artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $277. 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 David Leach sold in 2026 for $804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Leach on OpeningBid →What is a David Leach work worth?
Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Leach work is $277.
The median David Leach painting sells for $6 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6‡ | $6‡ | 50% | 2019-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $1,418 | $9,363 | — | 2026-05-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $6‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Leach worth?
Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Leach work is $277. The median David Leach painting sells for $6 across 1 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 David Leach's auction record?
David Leach's auction record is $9,363, set in 2021.
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