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# Leon Bibel (1913–1995)

## What is Leon Bibel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Leon Bibel at 5 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,584–$2,794, n=5). The auction record is $12,036 for The Return (2004, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Return, 1939 | Painting | $12,036 | Wright | May 2004 |
| 2 | Exiled, 1939 | Painting | $10,030 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 3 | CCC Camp, 1938 | Painting | $9,775 | Wright | May 2002 |
| 4 | Mother and Child/Death March, 1936 | Painting | $9,440 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | Dead End, 1938 | Painting | $9,360 | Wright | Jun 2003 |
| 6 | Flagbearers, 1936 | Painting | $9,360 | Wright | Jun 2003 |
| 7 | Home of the Free, 1938 | Painting | $9,200 | Wright | May 2002 |
| 8 | Idle Men, 1936 | Painting | $8,050 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 9 | Posting of Jobs, 1936 | Painting | $7,475 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 10 | Harlem River Bridge, 1913 | Painting | $6,325 | Wright | May 2002 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $5,338 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,124 |
| Prints | 25 | $1,320 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $5,175 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,836 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leon Bibel is a Polish-American artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,188.

A work by Leon Bibel sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leon Bibel work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Bibel work is $2,188.

The median Leon Bibel print sells for $1,390 across 29 lots.

The median Leon Bibel painting sells for $5,338 across 22 lots.

The median Leon Bibel work on paper sells for $2,124 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Leon Bibel paintings typically sell for $3,892–$9,320 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Leon Bibel prints typically sell for $1,200–$2,200 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $1,390 | $3,600 | 74.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 28 | $5,338 | $12,036 | 78.6% | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,124 | $3,840 | 75% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,902 | $12,036 | — | 2004-05-16 |

Leon Bibel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $1,390 with 74.4% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $5,338, record $12,036. A typical Leon Bibel painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,902.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,200–$2,200 | $1,400 | $3,600 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,892–$9,320 | $5,338 | $12,036 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,800–$2,892 | $2,006 | $3,840 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $12,036 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $10,030 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,600 |

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 Leon Bibel worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Bibel work is $2,188. The median Leon Bibel print sells for $1,390 across 29 lots. The median Leon Bibel painting sells for $5,338 across 22 lots. The median Leon Bibel work on paper sells for $2,124 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leon Bibel paintings typically sell for $3,892–$9,320 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Leon Bibel prints typically sell for $1,200–$2,200 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Leon Bibel print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Bibel print is $1,390.

### What is Leon Bibel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Bibel print is $3,600.

### What is the average price of a Leon Bibel painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Bibel painting is $5,338.

### What is Leon Bibel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Bibel painting is $12,036.

### What is the average price of a Leon Bibel work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Bibel work on paper is $2,124.

### What is Leon Bibel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Bibel work on paper is $3,840.

### What is the average price of a medium Leon Bibel painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leon Bibel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Leon Bibel print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leon Bibel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Leon Bibel's auction record?

Leon Bibel's auction record is $12,036, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leon Bibel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leon-bibel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.