> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-leist · updated 2026-11-02

# Fred Leist (1878–1945)

## What is Fred Leist’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Fred Leist at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $733 including buyer’s premium (middle half $517–$2,178, n=6). The auction record is $8,050 for BATHERS, SYDNEY HARBOUR (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BATHERS, SYDNEY HARBOUR | Oil on canvas board | $8,050 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Woman and Kangaroo | Oil on canvas | $3,735 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2023 |
| 3 | Man with Kangaroo at night | Oil on canvas on board | $2,656 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Nudes | Oil on board | $1,778 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled (Laying of Wreaths), 1922 | Oil on board | $1,602 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Figures on Ben Buckler Rock, Bondi Beach | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,503 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | The Bathers, 1878 | Watercolour on paper | $1,216 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | A Breakaway | Oil | $934 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Floral Still Life | Oil on canvas | $830 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2023 |
| 10 | Figural Composition and Swans | Watercolour | $742 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,553 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,503 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $657 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Leist is a British-Australian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $889. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fred Leist sold in 2026 for $8,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Leist work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Leist work is $889.

The median Fred Leist painting sells for $1,270 across 18 lots.

The median Fred Leist work on paper sells for $729 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,270† | $11,879† | 81.8% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $729† | $2,497† | 60% | 2025-10-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $453–$1,817† | $1,045† | $11,879† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $933–$3,196† | $1,503† | $8,050 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $477–$729† | $639† | $1,526† |

† 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 | 2015 | $11,879† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,436† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,497† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,526† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Fred Leist worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Leist work is $889. The median Fred Leist painting sells for $1,270 across 18 lots. The median Fred Leist work on paper sells for $729 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Fred Leist painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Leist painting is $1,270. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fred Leist's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Leist painting is $11,879. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,879 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Fred Leist work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Leist work on paper is $729. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fred Leist's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Leist work on paper is $2,497. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,497 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Fred Leist painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fred Leist painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,045, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fred Leist's auction record?

Fred Leist's auction record is $11,879, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,879 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Leist auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-leist (updated 2026-11-02).

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.