Leo Whelan (1892–1956)
Leo Whelan is an Irish artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,820. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Leo Whelan sold in 2024 for $26,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Leo Whelan on OpeningBid →What is a Leo Whelan work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Whelan work is $2,820.
The median Leo Whelan painting sells for $3,076 across 10 lots.
The median Leo Whelan work on paper sells for $2,820 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $3,076† | $58,093† | 47.6% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,820 | $2,820 | — | 2009-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,605–$2,626† | $2,413† | $58,093† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $58,093† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $44,453 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,820 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leo Whelan worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Whelan work is $2,820. The median Leo Whelan painting sells for $3,076 across 10 lots. The median Leo Whelan work on paper sells for $2,820 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Leo Whelan painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Whelan painting is $3,076. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leo Whelan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Whelan painting is $58,093. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $58,093 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Leo Whelan's auction record?
Leo Whelan's auction record is $58,093, set in 2000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $58,093 (buyer's premium not included).
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