John Leech (b. 1928)
John Leech is a British (modern) artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $440. 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 John Leech sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $499 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Leech work is $440.
The median John Leech print sells for $459 across 11 lots.
The median John Leech work on paper sells for $354 across 11 lots.
The median John Leech painting sells for $374 across 1 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 | 13 | $459‡ | $773 | 84.6% | 2021-12-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | $374‡ | $374‡ | 50% | 2009-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $354†‡ | $1,000 | 84.6% | 2021-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Leech's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $459 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $374, record $374. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $102–$631 | $422 | $773 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $164–$500†‡ | $298†‡ | $650† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $773 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $723 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $374‡ |
‡ 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 John Leech worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Leech work is $440. The median John Leech print sells for $459 across 11 lots. The median John Leech work on paper sells for $354 across 11 lots. The median John Leech painting sells for $374 across 1 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 John Leech print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Leech print is $459. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Leech's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Leech print is $773.
What is the average price of a John Leech work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Leech work on paper is $354. 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 John Leech's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Leech work on paper is $1,000.
What is John Leech's auction record?
John Leech's auction record is $1,000, set in 2012.
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