Leonard Edmondson (1916–2002)
What is Leonard Edmondson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Leonard Edmondson at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,013 including buyer’s premium (middle half $484–$1,365, n=6). The auction record is $9,375 for Provoking Red (2012, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provoking Red, 1951 | Painting | $9,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Untitled (Abstract), 1951 | Gouache | $7,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled (Abstract), 1951 | Gouache | $6,300 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Episodes of Identity, 1952 | Gouache | $4,800 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil and collage on canvas), 1961 | Painting | $4,688 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Woman with Coffee and Biscuit, 1946 | Oil on Masonite | $4,225 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Voluntary Oneness, 1954 | Wool | $4,192 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled abstract, 1953 | Watercolor, ink and pencil on paper | $4,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Venice, 1962 | Painting | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowls (2) and Etchings (2), 1952 | Engraving | $4,063 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $3,971 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,083 |
| Prints | 5 | $393 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,050 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,397 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Leonard Edmondson is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,636. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Leonard Edmondson sold in 2024 for $1,965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard Edmondson work is $1,636.
The median Leonard Edmondson painting sells for $4,192 across 13 lots.
The median Leonard Edmondson print sells for $292 across 8 lots.
The median Leonard Edmondson work on paper sells for $990 across 6 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $292† | $4,063 | 88.9% | 2025-09-03 |
| Paintings | 16 | $4,192 | $9,375 | 81.3% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $990 | $4,000 | 85.7% | 2024-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Leonard Edmondson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $292 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $4,192, record $9,375. A typical Leonard Edmondson painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $150–$756† | $191† | $4,063 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,397–$4,225 | $1,965 | $7,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,500–$4,648 | $3,971 | $6,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $9,375 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $7,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $756 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leonard Edmondson worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard Edmondson work is $1,636. The median Leonard Edmondson painting sells for $4,192 across 13 lots. The median Leonard Edmondson print sells for $292 across 8 lots. The median Leonard Edmondson work on paper sells for $990 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Leonard Edmondson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonard Edmondson painting is $4,192.
What is Leonard Edmondson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonard Edmondson painting is $9,375.
What is Leonard Edmondson's auction record?
Leonard Edmondson's auction record is $9,375, set in 2012.
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