Fernand Leger (1881–1955)
Fernand Leger is a French artist with 1,016 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,400. 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 Leger sold in 2026 for $4,494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 677 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Leger work is $2,400.
The median Fernand Leger print sells for $1,200 across 459 lots.
The median Fernand Leger work on paper sells for $46,853 across 79 lots.
The median Fernand Leger painting sells for $552,662 across 59 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Leger prints typically sell for $301–$2,230 (the middle half of 209 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Leger prints typically sell for $347–$3,413 (the middle half of 195 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 | 589 | $1,200†‡ | $63,977 | 77.9% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 62 | $552,662†‡ | $19.6M | 95.2% | 2026-05-06 |
| Works on Paper | 97 | $46,853†‡ | $618,249 | 81.4% | 2026-06-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $13,995‡ | $18,750 | — | 2024-09-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $7,997 | $7,997 | 50% | 2006-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 87 | $384,652†‡ | $19.6M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fernand Leger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (589 lots) median $1,200 with 77.9% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $552,662, record $19,610,000. A typical Fernand Leger painting sells for around 461× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 87 lots) the median is $384,652.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 195 | $347–$3,413†‡ | $1,300†‡ | $63,977 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 209 | $301–$2,230†‡ | $815†‡ | $55,985 |
† 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) | 11 | $78,499–$467,175†‡ | $152,484†‡ | $1.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $416,164–$1.4M† | $787,500† | $19.6M |
† 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) | 61 | $14,991–$130,170†‡ | $41,757†‡ | $618,249 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $20,809–$168,741†‡ | $124,759†‡ | $290,948 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $19.6M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $14.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $618,249 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $547,361 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $63,977 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $55,985 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $13,995‡ |
‡ 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 Fernand Leger worth?
Across 677 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Leger work is $2,400. The median Fernand Leger print sells for $1,200 across 459 lots. The median Fernand Leger work on paper sells for $46,853 across 79 lots. The median Fernand Leger painting sells for $552,662 across 59 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Leger prints typically sell for $301–$2,230 (the middle half of 209 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Leger prints typically sell for $347–$3,413 (the middle half of 195 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 Leger print?
Based on 459 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Leger print is $1,200. 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 Leger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Leger print is $63,977.
What is the average price of a Fernand Leger work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Leger work on paper is $46,853. 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 Leger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Leger work on paper is $618,249.
What is the average price of a Fernand Leger painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Leger painting is $552,662. 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 Leger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Leger painting is $19,610,000.
What is the average price of a medium Fernand Leger print?
Based on 209 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernand Leger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $815, 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 Leger print?
Based on 195 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernand Leger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,300, 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 Leger's auction record?
Fernand Leger's auction record is $19,610,000, set in 2025.
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