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# Leon Kroll (1884–1974)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Leon Kroll at 21 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,938–$3,620, n=7). The auction record is $204,800 for Broadway (Looking South) in Snow (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadway (Looking South) in Snow, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $204,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | The Bridge at Eddyville, New York, 1919 | Oil paint | $132,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Seascape, 1884 | Oil paint | $120,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 4 | Gull Rock, Monhegan, 1884 | Oil paint | $114,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | Garden Scene with Figures, 1919 | Oil paint | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Manhattan from Hoboken, 1884 | Painting | $73,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Railroad Bridge, Hudson River, 1914 | Oil paint | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Four Girls Combing Their Hair, 1884 | Oil paint | $49,350 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 9 | The Lake in the Mountains, 1884 | Oil paint | $44,650 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 10 | Old Oak, Camden, 1884 | Oil paint | $40,000 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $8,750 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $717 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $100,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $6,350 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,143 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leon Kroll is an American artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,250. 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 Kroll sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Leon Kroll works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Leon Kroll work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Kroll work is $2,250.

The median Leon Kroll painting sells for $6,325 across 50 lots.

The median Leon Kroll work on paper sells for $612 across 26 lots.

The median Leon Kroll print sells for $494 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Leon Kroll paintings typically sell for $3,714–$17,188 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Leon Kroll paintings typically sell for $1,175–$9,555 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $494‡ | $764 | — | 2023-02-16 |
| Paintings | 58 | $6,325†‡ | $204,800 | 86.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $612†‡ | $19,500 | 78.8% | 2025-11-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $28,680 | $28,680 | — | 2002-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $120,000 | $204,800 | — | 2026-10-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Leon Kroll's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $494. Paintings (58 lots) median $6,325, record $204,800. A typical Leon Kroll painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $120,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,175–$9,555†‡ | $3,475†‡ | $73,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,714–$17,188†‡ | $8,125†‡ | $132,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $49,350–$120,000 | $100,800 | $204,800 |

† 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) | 18 | $235–$757†‡ | $516†‡ | $1,416 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $649–$1,468 | $938 | $19,500 |

† 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 | 2026 | $204,800 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $132,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $28,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $19,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $764 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $225‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Kroll worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Kroll work is $2,250. The median Leon Kroll painting sells for $6,325 across 50 lots. The median Leon Kroll work on paper sells for $612 across 26 lots. The median Leon Kroll print sells for $494 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leon Kroll paintings typically sell for $3,714–$17,188 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Leon Kroll paintings typically sell for $1,175–$9,555 (the middle half of 20 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 Leon Kroll painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Kroll painting is $6,325. 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 Kroll's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Kroll painting is $204,800.

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

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Kroll work on paper is $612. 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 Kroll's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Kroll work on paper is $19,500.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leon Kroll painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,125, 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 Leon Kroll painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leon Kroll painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,475, 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 Kroll's auction record?

Leon Kroll's auction record is $204,800, set in 2026.

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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 Kroll auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leon-kroll (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.