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# Leslie Ragan (1897–1972)

Leslie Ragan is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,480. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leslie Ragan sold in 2026 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Leslie Ragan works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Leslie Ragan work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leslie Ragan work is $3,480.

The median Leslie Ragan print sells for $3,000 across 54 lots.

The median Leslie Ragan painting sells for $9,688 across 4 lots.

The median Leslie Ragan work on paper sells for $3,385 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Leslie Ragan prints typically sell for $1,225–$6,750 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 55 | $3,000† | $22,500 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 4 | $9,688 | $10,000 | — | 2023-12-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,385 | $5,520 | — | 2017-03-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 | — | 2016-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,225 | $22,500 | — | 2025-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Leslie Ragan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $3,000. Paintings (4 lots) median $9,688, record $10,000. A typical Leslie Ragan painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $20,225.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $1,225–$6,750† | $3,120† | $22,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $19,200 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,520 |
| Photography | 2016 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,250 |

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 Leslie Ragan worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leslie Ragan work is $3,480. The median Leslie Ragan print sells for $3,000 across 54 lots. The median Leslie Ragan painting sells for $9,688 across 4 lots. The median Leslie Ragan work on paper sells for $3,385 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leslie Ragan prints typically sell for $1,225–$6,750 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Leslie Ragan print?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leslie Ragan print is $3,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Leslie Ragan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leslie Ragan print is $22,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Leslie Ragan print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leslie Ragan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Leslie Ragan's auction record?

Leslie Ragan's auction record is $22,500, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leslie Ragan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leslie-ragan (updated 2026-11-02).

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.