Leslie Hurry (1909–1978)
What is Leslie Hurry’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Leslie Hurry at 10 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $982 including buyer’s premium (middle half $538–$1,270, n=12). The auction record is $4,578 for Sickle Moon Over Night Landscape; Untitled - Landscape with Creatures (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sickle Moon Over Night Landscape; Untitled - Landscape with Creatures, 1909 | Painting | $4,578 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Lac Des Cygnes, Act III, 1909 | Watercolour | $3,746 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | FOLIO OF COSTUME DESIGNS AND A STAGE SET DESIGN FOR 'THE BEGGAR'S OPERA', 1963, 1963 | <p>twenty-two costume designs, all but one signed and dated, pen, ink, watercolour and fabric swatches on paper, twenty-one 35.5cm x 25cm (14in x 9 7/8in) and one 24cm x 27cm (9 ½in x 10 5/8in); the stage set, pen ink and watercolour on paper, 42cm x 59cm (16 ½in x 23 ¼in), all unframed</p> | $3,329 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 4 | Figures in a landscape, 1909 | Watercolour | $2,937 | Bonhams | May 2012 |
| 5 | Figure subjects, three works, 1909 | Watercolour, gouache, pen and ink | $2,747 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Imaginary Figure, 1909 | Painting | $1,823 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Drawing at Chesters, 1909 | Watercolor | $1,696 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 8 | Unrelenting Heritage, 1909 | Watercolour | $1,639 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | FOLIO OF TWELVE DESIGNS FOR COSTUMES AND A STAGE SET, 1951 | <p>including designs for <i>La Forza Del Destino (1951) </i>and <i>Le Lac Des Cygnes </i>and <i>Hamlet, </i>pen and ink and watercolour on paper</p> | $1,402 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 10 | Leslie Hurry (1909-1978)Interior of a Tent TurandotSigned and dated ‘47Pen ink and watercolour29 | — | $1,272 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 30 | $802 |
| Paintings | 5 | $566 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $862 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $566 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Leslie Hurry is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $795. 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 Leslie Hurry is recorded as sold in 2026 for $938; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Leslie Hurry on OpeningBid →What is a Leslie Hurry work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leslie Hurry work is $795.
The median Leslie Hurry work on paper sells for $916 across 21 lots.
The median Leslie Hurry painting sells for $795 across 13 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 | 13 | $795 | $4,578 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $916†‡ | $1,699‡ | 84% | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,746 | $4,578 | — | 2025-06-03 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $455–$566 | $566 | $1,823 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $732–$3,139 | $2,193 | $4,578 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $614–$996† | $963† | $1,696 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $607–$1,242†‡ | $860†‡ | $1,699‡ |
† 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 | 2015 | $4,578 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,746 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,699‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,699‡ |
‡ 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 Leslie Hurry worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leslie Hurry work is $795. The median Leslie Hurry work on paper sells for $916 across 21 lots. The median Leslie Hurry painting sells for $795 across 13 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 Leslie Hurry work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leslie Hurry work on paper is $916. 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 Leslie Hurry's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leslie Hurry work on paper is $1,699. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Leslie Hurry painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leslie Hurry painting is $795.
What is Leslie Hurry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leslie Hurry painting is $4,578.
What is the average price of a medium Leslie Hurry work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leslie Hurry work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $860, 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 Leslie Hurry's auction record?
Leslie Hurry's auction record is $4,578, set in 2015.
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