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# Leonard Lester (1870–1952)

Leonard Lester is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $800.

A work by Leonard Lester sold in 2025 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leonard Lester work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard Lester work is $800.

The median Leonard Lester painting sells for $2,500 across 3 lots.

The median Leonard Lester work on paper sells for $209 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,500 | $6,875 | 60% | 2025-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $209 | $412 | — | 2023-10-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $412 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $209 |

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 Leonard Lester worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonard Lester work is $800. The median Leonard Lester painting sells for $2,500 across 3 lots. The median Leonard Lester work on paper sells for $209 across 3 lots.

### What is Leonard Lester's auction record?

Leonard Lester's auction record is $6,875, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leonard Lester auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leonard-lester (updated 2026-11-01).

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.