> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leighton · updated 2026-11-01

# Leighton (1898–1989)

Leighton is a Canadian artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $486. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Leighton is recorded as sold in 2025 for $621; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leighton work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leighton work is $486.

The median Leighton print sells for $455 across 22 lots.

The median Leighton photograph sells for $182 across 1 lots.

The median Leighton work on paper sells for $4,563 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Leighton prints typically sell for $329–$621 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $455‡ | $5,310‡ | 95.7% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | — | 2009-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,563‡ | $5,655‡ | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $182‡ | $182‡ | 50% | 2016-10-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it 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) | 21 | $329–$621‡ | $486‡ | $5,310‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $5,655‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,310‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,470‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,131‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $182‡ |

‡ 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 Leighton worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leighton work is $486. The median Leighton print sells for $455 across 22 lots. The median Leighton photograph sells for $182 across 1 lots. The median Leighton work on paper sells for $4,563 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Leighton prints typically sell for $329–$621 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Leighton print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leighton print is $455. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Leighton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leighton print is $5,310. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Leighton print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leighton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Leighton's auction record?

Leighton's auction record is $5,655, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leighton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leighton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.