Leon Dabo (1868–1960)
Leon Dabo is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,025. 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 Leon Dabo is recorded as sold in 2023 for $5,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Leon Dabo on OpeningBid →What is a Leon Dabo work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Dabo work is $3,025.
The median Leon Dabo painting sells for $3,025 across 13 lots.
The median Leon Dabo work on paper sells for $1,820 across 1 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $3,025†‡ | $25,850 | 81.3% | 2023-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,820 | $1,820 | — | 2021-06-30 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,311–$9,971†‡ | $3,712†‡ | $25,850 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $25,850 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $25,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,820 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leon Dabo worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Dabo work is $3,025. The median Leon Dabo painting sells for $3,025 across 13 lots. The median Leon Dabo work on paper sells for $1,820 across 1 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 Leon Dabo painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Dabo painting is $3,025. 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 Leon Dabo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Dabo painting is $25,850.
What is the average price of a medium Leon Dabo painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leon Dabo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,712, 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 Leon Dabo's auction record?
Leon Dabo's auction record is $25,850, set in 2005.
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