Fernand Léger (1881–1955)
What is Fernand Léger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,074 auction results for Fernand Léger at 100 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,162–$47,344, n=236). The auction record is $70,062,500 for Contraste de formes (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contraste de formes, 1913 | Oil paint | $70,062,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | ÉTUDE POUR 'LA FEMME EN BLEU' | Oil on canvas | $39,241,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | La femme en rouge et vert, 1914 | Oil paint | $22,407,500 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 4 | Les cylindres colorés, 1881 | Color | $19,676,379 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | Le grand déjeuner, 1921 | Oil paint | $19,437,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 6 | Le 14 juillet, 1912 | Oil on canvas, double-sided | $17,625,000 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Le corsage rouge, 1922 | Oil paint | $16,965,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 8 | NATURE MORTE, 1914 | Oil paint | $15,659,294 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Les Usines | — | $14,320,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Les trois femmes au bouquet, 1922 | Oil paint | $12,968,750 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 292 | $931,508 |
| Works on paper | 446 | $46,247 |
| Sculpture | 97 | $32,809 |
| Other | 289 | $25,819 |
| Prints | 553 | $2,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $150,108 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 694 | $26,208 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 682 | $17,520 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,074 results from 100 houses · How we compute these figures
Fernand Léger is a French artist with 2,618 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $14,706. 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 Fernand Léger sold in 2026 for $217,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,054 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Léger work is $14,706.
The median Fernand Léger print sells for $1,521 across 801 lots.
The median Fernand Léger work on paper sells for $41,262 across 586 lots.
The median Fernand Léger painting sells for $850,000 across 319 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Léger prints typically sell for $610–$3,600 (the middle half of 419 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Léger work on papers typically sell for $16,880–$73,259 (the middle half of 370 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 | 947 | $1,521†‡ | $277,200 | 84.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 344 | $850,000†‡ | $70.1M | 92.7% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 676 | $41,262†‡ | $19.7M | 86.7% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $41,563‡ | $1.4M | — | 2025-09-26 |
| Photography | 5 | $9,505† | $16,865 | — | 2025-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 483 | $516,600†‡ | $70.1M | — | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fernand Léger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (947 lots) median $1,521 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (344 lots) median $850,000, record $70,062,500. A typical Fernand Léger painting sells for around 559× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 483 lots) the median is $516,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 318 | $544–$3,600†‡ | $1,612†‡ | $277,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 419 | $610–$3,600†‡ | $1,507†‡ | $48,260 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,625–$2,000† | $1,669† | $2,777 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $44,835–$315,484‡ | $189,548‡ | $7.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 213 | $531,341–$2.4M†‡ | $1M†‡ | $70.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $848,646–$3.9M | $1.6M | $11.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 370 | $16,880–$73,259†‡ | $33,779†‡ | $1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 133 | $44,408–$230,918†‡ | $88,478†‡ | $4.7M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,513–$21,243‡ | $11,937‡ | $34,899 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $17,816–$47,797 | $42,486 | $87,812 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $70.1M |
| Paintings | 2003 | $22.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $19.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $646,707 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $277,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $94,630 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fernand Léger worth?
Across 2,054 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Léger work is $14,706. The median Fernand Léger print sells for $1,521 across 801 lots. The median Fernand Léger work on paper sells for $41,262 across 586 lots. The median Fernand Léger painting sells for $850,000 across 319 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Léger prints typically sell for $610–$3,600 (the middle half of 419 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Léger work on papers typically sell for $16,880–$73,259 (the middle half of 370 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 Fernand Léger print?
Based on 801 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Léger print is $1,521. 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 Fernand Léger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Léger print is $277,200.
What is the average price of a Fernand Léger work on paper?
Based on 586 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Léger work on paper is $41,262. 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 Fernand Léger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Léger work on paper is $19,676,379.
What is the average price of a Fernand Léger painting?
Based on 319 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Léger painting is $850,000. 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 Fernand Léger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Léger painting is $70,062,500.
What is the average price of a medium Fernand Léger print?
Based on 419 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernand Léger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,507, 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 the average price of a small Fernand Léger work on paper?
Based on 370 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernand Léger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $33,779, 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 Fernand Léger's auction record?
Fernand Léger's auction record is $70,062,500, set in 2017.
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