Leonard Baskin (1922–2000)
Leonard Baskin is an American artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $695. 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 Leonard Baskin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $768 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard Baskin work is $695.
The median Leonard Baskin print sells for $550 across 87 lots.
The median Leonard Baskin work on paper sells for $1,172 across 20 lots.
The median Leonard Baskin sculpture sells for $3,120 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leonard Baskin prints typically sell for $304–$920 (the middle half of 26 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 | 95 | $550†‡ | $5,750 | 91.6% | 2025-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,172† | $5,040 | 95.2% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,120 | $59,045 | 83.3% | 2011-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,395 | $59,045 | — | 2011-06-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $186–$504†‡ | $426†‡ | $5,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $304–$920† | $546† | $1,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $900–$1,300 | $1,000 | $3,400 |
† 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) | 8 | $625–$1,675† | $1,105† | $5,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $777–$2,400† | $1,017† | $2,760 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1999 | $59,045 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $10,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $3,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leonard Baskin worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard Baskin work is $695. The median Leonard Baskin print sells for $550 across 87 lots. The median Leonard Baskin work on paper sells for $1,172 across 20 lots. The median Leonard Baskin sculpture sells for $3,120 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leonard Baskin prints typically sell for $304–$920 (the middle half of 26 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 Leonard Baskin print?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonard Baskin print is $550. 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 Leonard Baskin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonard Baskin print is $5,750.
What is the average price of a Leonard Baskin work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonard Baskin work on paper is $1,172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonard Baskin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonard Baskin work on paper is $5,040.
What is the average price of a medium Leonard Baskin print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonard Baskin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Leonard Baskin print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leonard Baskin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $426, 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 Leonard Baskin's auction record?
Leonard Baskin's auction record is $59,045, set in 1999.
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