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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

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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.