Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830–1896)
Frederic, Lord Leighton is a British artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $34,862. 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 Frederic, Lord Leighton sold in 2026 for $37,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Frederic, Lord Leighton record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Frederic, Lord Leighton on OpeningBid →What is a Frederic, Lord Leighton work worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton work is $34,862.
The median Frederic, Lord Leighton painting sells for $100,000 across 36 lots.
The median Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture sells for $37,066 across 28 lots.
The median Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper sells for $8,892 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frederic, Lord Leighton work on papers typically sell for $4,967–$11,746 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Frederic, Lord Leighton sculptures typically sell for $29,132–$58,659 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $100,000 | $4.4M | 81.8% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $8,892‡ | $50,770 | 96.3% | 2026-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $37,066† | $746,565 | — | 2026-07-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $188‡ | $188‡ | — | 2022-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $352,800 | $4.4M | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 17 | $25,912–$68,562 | $43,415 | $192,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $127,000–$497,427 | $154,655 | $2.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $352,800–$1.8M | $478,800 | $4.4M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $4,967–$11,746‡ | $8,410‡ | $50,770 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $29,132–$58,659† | $38,129† | $746,565 |
† 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 | 2016 | $4.4M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $746,565 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $237,935 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $50,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $38,313 |
| Photography | 2022 | $188‡ |
‡ 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 Frederic, Lord Leighton worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton work is $34,862. The median Frederic, Lord Leighton painting sells for $100,000 across 36 lots. The median Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture sells for $37,066 across 28 lots. The median Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper sells for $8,892 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederic, Lord Leighton work on papers typically sell for $4,967–$11,746 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frederic, Lord Leighton sculptures typically sell for $29,132–$58,659 (the middle half of 22 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 Frederic, Lord Leighton painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton painting is $100,000.
What is Frederic, Lord Leighton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic, Lord Leighton painting is $4,398,490.
What is the average price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture is $37,066. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederic, Lord Leighton's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture is $746,565.
What is the average price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper is $8,892. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederic, Lord Leighton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper is $50,770.
What is the average price of a small Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederic, Lord Leighton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederic, Lord Leighton sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederic, Lord Leighton's auction record?
Frederic, Lord Leighton's auction record is $4,398,490, set in 2016.
See the full Frederic, Lord Leighton record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Frederic, Lord Leighton on OpeningBid →