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# Leslie Thornton (1951–2016)

Leslie Thornton is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,259. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Leslie Thornton sold in 2026 for $17,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leslie Thornton work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leslie Thornton work is $2,259.

The median Leslie Thornton work on paper sells for $720 across 3 lots.

The median Leslie Thornton sculpture sells for $8,265 across 6 lots.

The median Leslie Thornton painting sells for $2,160 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $2,160 | $2,160 | — | 2007-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $720 | $1,254 | 42.9% | 2026-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $8,265 | $17,772 | — | 2026-09-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $17,772 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $14,166 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,254 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $720 |

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 Thornton worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leslie Thornton work is $2,259. The median Leslie Thornton work on paper sells for $720 across 3 lots. The median Leslie Thornton sculpture sells for $8,265 across 6 lots. The median Leslie Thornton painting sells for $2,160 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Leslie Thornton's auction record is $17,772, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leslie Thornton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leslie-thornton (updated 2026-11-03).

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.