Edmund Blair Leighton (1853–1922)
Edmund Blair Leighton is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $29,056. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Edmund Blair Leighton sold in 2019 for $36,219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edmund Blair Leighton on OpeningBid →What is a Edmund Blair Leighton work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmund Blair Leighton work is $29,056.
The median Edmund Blair Leighton painting sells for $34,230 across 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 39 | $34,230‡ | $1.1M | 82.1% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $594,669 | $1.1M | — | 2019-10-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $9,740–$28,149 | $17,226 | $41,825 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $13,960–$47,961‡ | $36,220‡ | $60,000‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $160,938–$610,336 | $423,307 | $1.1M |
‡ 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 | 2000 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2002 | $657,337 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edmund Blair Leighton worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmund Blair Leighton work is $29,056. The median Edmund Blair Leighton painting sells for $34,230 across 32 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Edmund Blair Leighton painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edmund Blair Leighton painting is $34,230. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edmund Blair Leighton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edmund Blair Leighton painting is $1,065,272.
What is the average price of a small Edmund Blair Leighton painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edmund Blair Leighton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Edmund Blair Leighton's auction record?
Edmund Blair Leighton's auction record is $1,065,272, set in 2000.
See the full Edmund Blair Leighton record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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