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# Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874–1951)

## What is Joseph Christian Leyendecker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Joseph Christian Leyendecker at 12 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $139,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,750–$152,400, n=5). The auction record is $516,100 for Carousel Ride (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carousel Ride, 1930 | Oil paint | $516,100 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | The Toymaker, 1920 | Oil paint | $336,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | First Airplane Ride, 1909 | Painting | $266,700 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | The Oarsman, 1916 | Oil and pencil on canvas | $228,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Newspapers Over Books, 1910 | Oil paint | $212,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Polo Players on Horseback, 1914 | Oil paint | $212,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Football Scrimmage, 1874 | Both, oil on canvas--both, unframed | $209,100 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 8 | The Parade, 1874 | Both, oil on canvas--both, unframed | $169,900 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 9 | Arrow Collar Ad, 1914 | Oil paint | $161,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Raj Circus Fantasy, 1916 | Painting | $152,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $125,000 |
| Other | 6 | $41,250 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,685 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $125,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Joseph Christian Leyendecker is an American artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $24,375. 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 Joseph Christian Leyendecker sold in 2025 for $266,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Joseph Christian Leyendecker works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Joseph Christian Leyendecker work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Christian Leyendecker work is $24,375.

The median Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting sells for $62,500 across 31 lots.

The median Joseph Christian Leyendecker print sells for $1,306 across 10 lots.

The median Joseph Christian Leyendecker work on paper sells for $2,044 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Joseph Christian Leyendecker paintings typically sell for $27,188–$179,700 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $1,306† | $5,760 | 66.7% | 2023-03-23 |
| Paintings | 32 | $62,500†‡ | $516,100 | 96.9% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,044 | $228,600 | 57.1% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $165,450 | $516,100 | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Joseph Christian Leyendecker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $1,306 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $62,500, record $516,100. A typical Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $165,450.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $300–$2,790† | $1,050† | $5,760 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $10,000–$32,500†‡ | $15,000†‡ | $50,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $27,188–$179,700† | $137,250† | $516,100 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $516,100 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $336,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $228,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,760 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,250 |

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 Joseph Christian Leyendecker worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Christian Leyendecker work is $24,375. The median Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting sells for $62,500 across 31 lots. The median Joseph Christian Leyendecker print sells for $1,306 across 10 lots. The median Joseph Christian Leyendecker work on paper sells for $2,044 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Joseph Christian Leyendecker paintings typically sell for $27,188–$179,700 (the middle half of 24 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 Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting is $62,500. 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 Joseph Christian Leyendecker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting is $516,100.

### What is the average price of a Joseph Christian Leyendecker print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Christian Leyendecker print is $1,306. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Joseph Christian Leyendecker's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Christian Leyendecker print is $5,760.

### What is the average price of a medium Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joseph Christian Leyendecker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $137,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Joseph Christian Leyendecker's auction record?

Joseph Christian Leyendecker's auction record is $516,100, set in 2020.

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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.