Leonard French (1928–2017)
What is Leonard French’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Leonard French at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,642 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,287–$15,313, n=15). The auction record is $121,192 for The Helmsman (2025, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Helmsman, 1958 | Enamel paint on composition board | $121,192 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Mass, 1961 | Enamel | $90,247 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | GIRL WITH VIOLETS, 1949 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $68,090 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | THE CREATION, 1961 | Oil and enamel on hessian on composition board | $48,629 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | THE RAFT, c.1971 | Enamel on hessian on hardboard | $39,854 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | RAINBOW CELEBRATION, c.1977 | Enamel and hessian on composition board | $29,889 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 7 | Façade, 1981 | From the DARK CIRCUS seriesenamel on hessian on board | $27,732 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | THE ARRIVALS, 1981 | Enamel on composition board | $25,845 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |
| 9 | Man Created, 1969 | Enamel | $24,624 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Ancient Landscape (Campion Series), 1961 | Enamel paint, collage and gold leaf on hessian on composition board | $23,348 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $20,853 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $23,986 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $5,642 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Leonard French is an Australian artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $8,668. 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 French sold in 2026 for $27,732, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Leonard French on OpeningBid →What is a Leonard French work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard French work is $8,668.
The median Leonard French painting sells for $13,469 across 46 lots.
The median Leonard French print sells for $145 across 8 lots.
The median Leonard French work on paper sells for $396 across 8 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 | 14 | $145† | $338 | 57.1% | 2026-03-18 |
| Paintings | 56 | $13,469†‡ | $121,192 | 82.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $396† | $673† | 61.5% | 2015-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $79,168‡ | $121,192 | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Leonard French's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $145 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $13,469, record $121,192. A typical Leonard French painting sells for around 93× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $79,168.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $96–$179† | $145† | $338 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,537–$5,956†‡ | $5,468†‡ | $7,366 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,698–$13,019†‡ | $9,503†‡ | $22,532 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $20,086–$29,350†‡ | $23,304†‡ | $121,192 |
† 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 | $341–$396† | $396† | $673† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $121,192 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $90,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $673† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $398† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $338 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $240† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leonard French worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard French work is $8,668. The median Leonard French painting sells for $13,469 across 46 lots. The median Leonard French print sells for $145 across 8 lots. The median Leonard French work on paper sells for $396 across 8 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 French painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonard French painting is $13,469. 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 French's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonard French painting is $121,192.
What is the average price of a Leonard French print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonard French print is $145. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonard French's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonard French print is $338.
What is the average price of a Leonard French work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonard French work on paper is $396. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonard French's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonard French work on paper is $673. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $673 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Leonard French painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Leonard French painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $23,304, 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 medium Leonard French painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonard French painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,503, 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 French's auction record?
Leonard French's auction record is $121,192, set in 2025.
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