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# J.C. Leyendecker (1874–1951)

J.C. Leyendecker is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J.C. Leyendecker sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $13,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J.C. Leyendecker work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.C. Leyendecker work is $4,300.

The median J.C. Leyendecker print sells for $810 across 4 lots.

The median J.C. Leyendecker work on paper sells for $14,750 across 4 lots.

The median J.C. Leyendecker painting sells for $6,500 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $810 | $1,210 | 80% | 2024-05-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $6,500† | $20,000† | — | 2022-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $14,750† | $20,000† | — | 2022-09-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

J.C. Leyendecker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $810 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $6,500, record $20,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical J.C. Leyendecker painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $20,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $16,500† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $1,210 |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $1,045 |

† 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 J.C. Leyendecker worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.C. Leyendecker work is $4,300. The median J.C. Leyendecker print sells for $810 across 4 lots. The median J.C. Leyendecker work on paper sells for $14,750 across 4 lots. The median J.C. Leyendecker painting sells for $6,500 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J.C. Leyendecker's auction record?

J.C. Leyendecker's auction record is $20,000, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.