Leonora Carrington (1917–2011)
What is Leonora Carrington’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Leonora Carrington at 25 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $516,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,471–$1,009,375, n=31). The auction record is $28,485,000 for Les Distractions de Dagobert (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Distractions de Dagobert, 1945 | Tempera on Masonite | $28,485,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 2 | La Grande Dame (The Cat Woman), 1951 | Oil on wood | $11,380,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Temple of the Word | Oil and gold leaf on canvas | $4,560,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Who art thou, White Face?, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $2,480,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 5 | Ferret Race (Stoat Race), 1952 | Fer | $1,665,788 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | El retorno de la osa mayor, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $1,662,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 7 | The Hour of the Angelus, 1949 | Tempera | $1,299,681 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on Masonite), 1957 | Oil paint | $1,270,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Faet Fiada (The Appearance of a Wild Beast), 1951 | Painting | $1,134,000 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Pig-rush, 1960 | Oil canvas | $1,134,000 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $338,500 |
| Other | 18 | $20,567 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $12,500 |
| Prints | 50 | $3,123 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $176,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $53,340 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $7,530 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Leonora Carrington is a British (modern) artist with 254 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $11,500. 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 Leonora Carrington sold in 2026 for $143,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonora Carrington work is $11,500.
The median Leonora Carrington painting sells for $335,639 across 76 lots.
The median Leonora Carrington print sells for $3,000 across 59 lots.
The median Leonora Carrington work on paper sells for $13,870 across 50 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leonora Carrington paintings typically sell for $195,750–$900,000 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Leonora Carrington prints typically sell for $1,725–$5,329 (the middle half of 46 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 | 62 | $3,000†‡ | $21,812† | 95.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 77 | $335,639 | $28.5M | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $13,870†‡ | $132,300 | 86.2% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $79,721† | $1M | — | 2025-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 65 | $468,500 | $28.5M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Leonora Carrington's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (62 lots) median $3,000 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $335,639, record $28,485,000. A typical Leonora Carrington painting sells for around 112× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 65 lots) the median is $468,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,712–$5,852†‡ | $3,250†‡ | $8,719 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,725–$5,329† | $3,060† | $21,812† |
† 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) | 22 | $4,518–$35,850 | $17,020 | $604,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $195,750–$900,000 | $444,500 | $28.5M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $5,066–$23,192†‡ | $10,333†‡ | $119,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $18,461–$53,366‡ | $33,750‡ | $132,300 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $28.5M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $132,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $119,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $114,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $21,812† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $16,889† |
† 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 Leonora Carrington worth?
Across 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonora Carrington work is $11,500. The median Leonora Carrington painting sells for $335,639 across 76 lots. The median Leonora Carrington print sells for $3,000 across 59 lots. The median Leonora Carrington work on paper sells for $13,870 across 50 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leonora Carrington paintings typically sell for $195,750–$900,000 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Leonora Carrington prints typically sell for $1,725–$5,329 (the middle half of 46 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 Leonora Carrington painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonora Carrington painting is $335,639.
What is Leonora Carrington's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonora Carrington painting is $28,485,000.
What is the average price of a Leonora Carrington print?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonora Carrington print is $3,000. 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 Leonora Carrington's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonora Carrington print is $21,812. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,812 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Leonora Carrington work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonora Carrington work on paper is $13,870. 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 Leonora Carrington's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonora Carrington work on paper is $132,300.
What is the average price of a medium Leonora Carrington painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonora Carrington painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $444,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Leonora Carrington print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonora Carrington print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonora Carrington's auction record?
Leonora Carrington's auction record is $28,485,000, set in 2024.
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