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# Edward Le Bas (1904–1966)

Edward Le Bas is a British artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,047. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Le Bas sold in 2023 for $4,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Le Bas work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Le Bas work is $1,047.

The median Edward Le Bas painting sells for $1,122 across 39 lots.

The median Edward Le Bas work on paper sells for $254 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Le Bas paintings typically sell for $598–$1,270 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 39 | $1,122† | $21,241 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $254 | $373 | — | 2022-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,274 | $21,241 | — | 2009-01-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $598–$1,270† | $897† | $7,126 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,122–$3,589 | $1,645 | $21,241 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $21,241 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $13,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $373 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $254 |

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 Edward Le Bas worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Le Bas work is $1,047. The median Edward Le Bas painting sells for $1,122 across 39 lots. The median Edward Le Bas work on paper sells for $254 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Le Bas paintings typically sell for $598–$1,270 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edward Le Bas painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Le Bas painting is $1,122. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward Le Bas's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Le Bas painting is $21,241.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Le Bas painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Le Bas painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Le Bas painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Le Bas painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edward Le Bas's auction record?

Edward Le Bas's auction record is $21,241, set in 2006.

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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, “Edward Le Bas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-le-bas-2 (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.