Leo Ray (b. 1950)
What is Leo Ray’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Leo Ray at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,180 including buyer’s premium (middle half $590–$1,652, n=9). The auction record is $6,875 for Pilot (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | — | $6,875 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 2 | 2 Figures, a Fish and a Cat | Acrylic on canvas | $6,325 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Children | Oil on canvas | $5,750 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Figures on a Horse | Oil on canvas | $4,830 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Boy | Bronze | $4,140 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 6 | Cat, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $3,910 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 7 | Family | Oil on canvas | $3,680 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Tel Aviv | Oil on canvas | $3,680 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 9 | Figures and Animals | Oil on canvas | $3,540 | Tiroche | Jan 2019 |
| 10 | Sitting Standing, 1997 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,450 | Tiroche | Jun 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $1,534 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $330 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $1,534 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $543 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Leo Ray is an Israeli artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,416. 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 Leo Ray sold in 2026 for $1,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Leo Ray on OpeningBid →What is a Leo Ray work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Ray work is $1,416.
The median Leo Ray painting sells for $1,534 across 100 lots.
The median Leo Ray work on paper sells for $378 across 9 lots.
The median Leo Ray sculpture sells for $805 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Ray paintings typically sell for $976–$2,192 (the middle half of 87 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 | 133 | $1,534†‡ | $6,325 | 75.2% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $378 | $1,534 | 69.2% | 2024-07-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $805‡ | $4,140 | 60% | 2017-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,375‡ | $6,875 | — | 2017-01-28 |
† 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) | 11 | $458–$1,122‡ | $590‡ | $1,495 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 87 | $976–$2,192†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $5,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $242–$496 | $378 | $649 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,325 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $4,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,534 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $805 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $649 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leo Ray worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Ray work is $1,416. The median Leo Ray painting sells for $1,534 across 100 lots. The median Leo Ray work on paper sells for $378 across 9 lots. The median Leo Ray sculpture sells for $805 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Ray paintings typically sell for $976–$2,192 (the middle half of 87 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 Leo Ray painting?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Ray painting is $1,534. 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 Leo Ray's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Ray painting is $6,325.
What is the average price of a Leo Ray work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Ray work on paper is $378.
What is Leo Ray's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Ray work on paper is $1,534.
What is the average price of a medium Leo Ray painting?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leo Ray painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Leo Ray painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leo Ray painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leo Ray's auction record?
Leo Ray's auction record is $6,875, set in 2008.
See the full Leo Ray record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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