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# Leo Russell (1917–1985)

Leo Russell is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $36. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leo Russell sold in 2025 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Leo Russell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Leo Russell work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Russell work is $36.

The median Leo Russell print sells for $275 across 3 lots.

The median Leo Russell painting sells for $548 across 2 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 | 3 | $275† | $425 | — | 2022-04-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $548 | $1,016 | — | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Leo Russell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $275. Paintings (2 lots) median $548, record $1,016.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,016 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $275 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $80 |

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 Leo Russell worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Russell work is $36. The median Leo Russell print sells for $275 across 3 lots. The median Leo Russell painting sells for $548 across 2 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 Leo Russell's auction record?

Leo Russell's auction record is $1,016, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.