Lesley Dumbrell (b. 1941)
Lesley Dumbrell is an Australian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,612. 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 Lesley Dumbrell sold in 2024 for $13,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lesley Dumbrell on OpeningBid →What is a Lesley Dumbrell work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lesley Dumbrell work is $3,612.
The median Lesley Dumbrell painting sells for $9,581 across 7 lots.
The median Lesley Dumbrell work on paper sells for $1,994 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $9,581‡ | $43,332 | — | 2024-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,994† | $2,885 | — | 2025-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,445–$30,394‡ | $11,418‡ | $43,332 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $43,332 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $36,107‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,885 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,473 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lesley Dumbrell worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lesley Dumbrell work is $3,612. The median Lesley Dumbrell painting sells for $9,581 across 7 lots. The median Lesley Dumbrell work on paper sells for $1,994 across 4 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 Lesley Dumbrell's auction record?
Lesley Dumbrell's auction record is $43,332, set in 2022.
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