Leon Underwood (1890–1975)
What is Leon Underwood’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 211 auction results for Leon Underwood at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $995 including buyer’s premium (middle half $350–$11,324, n=11). The auction record is $100,465 for The Sculptor (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sculptor, 1890 | Marble | $100,465 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Cat, 1890 | Bronze | $29,899 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Hills Eternal (Earth Mother), 1890 | Terracotta | $27,065 | Bonhams | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Joy as it flies (first state), 1956 | Bronze with a brown patina, unique | $25,393 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 5 | Unknown Political Prisoner (Dilema) | Bronze with a brown patina | $24,335 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Negro Rhythm: Harlem, NY, 1934 | Bronze with dark brown patina, on rosewood base | $20,480 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Birth of Eve | Bronze | $19,265 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 8 | The Pursuit of Ideas, 1959 | Bronze | $17,650 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 9 | Water-Rhythm, 1953 | Bronze | $17,000 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | The Herald of a New Day, 1934 | Brass mounted on a marble base | $16,206 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 48 | $7,628 |
| Paintings | 32 | $3,348 |
| Other | 30 | $1,067 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $354 |
| Prints | 31 | $345 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $1,530 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $1,386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 211 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Leon Underwood is a British (modern) artist with 264 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,354. 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 Underwood is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,719; 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 Underwood on OpeningBid →What is a Leon Underwood work worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Underwood work is $1,354.
The median Leon Underwood work on paper sells for $444 across 58 lots.
The median Leon Underwood sculpture sells for $7,068 across 46 lots.
The median Leon Underwood print sells for $355 across 45 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Leon Underwood prints typically sell for $128–$634 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Leon Underwood sculptures typically sell for $3,993–$11,534 (the middle half of 32 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 | 48 | $355†‡ | $2,660 | 93.8% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 35 | $3,408† | $14,285 | 82.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $444†‡ | $7,293 | 86.6% | 2023-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 50 | $7,068†‡ | $100,465 | 92% | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $20,480 | $100,465 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Leon Underwood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $355 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $3,408, record $14,285. A typical Leon Underwood painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $20,480.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $128–$634†‡ | $211†‡ | $2,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $342–$489† | $465† | $2,236 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,482–$6,016† | $3,548† | $10,523 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,535–$5,762† | $2,759† | $14,285 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $231–$1,097†‡ | $403†‡ | $7,293 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $273–$1,307†‡ | $502†‡ | $2,177 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $3,993–$11,534†‡ | $6,747†‡ | $100,465 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $10,882–$15,684 | $12,702 | $20,480 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $100,465 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $29,899 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $14,285 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,523 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,014 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,236 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leon Underwood worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Underwood work is $1,354. The median Leon Underwood work on paper sells for $444 across 58 lots. The median Leon Underwood sculpture sells for $7,068 across 46 lots. The median Leon Underwood print sells for $355 across 45 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Leon Underwood prints typically sell for $128–$634 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Leon Underwood sculptures typically sell for $3,993–$11,534 (the middle half of 32 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 Underwood work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Underwood work on paper is $444. 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 Underwood's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Underwood work on paper is $7,293.
What is the average price of a Leon Underwood sculpture?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Underwood sculpture is $7,068. 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 Underwood's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Underwood sculpture is $100,465.
What is the average price of a Leon Underwood print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Underwood print is $355. 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 Underwood's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Underwood print is $2,660.
What is the average price of a small Leon Underwood print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leon Underwood print (small (under 50 cm)) is $211, 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 Underwood sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leon Underwood sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,747, 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 Underwood's auction record?
Leon Underwood's auction record is $100,465, set in 2021.
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