> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcus-leatherdale · updated 2026-11-02

# Marcus Leatherdale (1952–2022)

## What is Marcus Leatherdale’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Marcus Leatherdale at 11 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $526 including buyer’s premium (middle half $444–$698, n=9). The auction record is $5,000 for Robert Mapplethorpe III (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Mapplethorpe III, 1979 | Pencil on recto | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 2 | Dunce (Self-Portrait), circa 1992 | Ink on recto | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 3 | Lisa Lyon, NYC., 1980 | Pencil on verso | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | St. Sebastian, 1985 | Pencil | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | Gothic, 1952 | Pencil | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Rohit Sharma, Banaras, 1997 | Pencil on recto | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | Robert Mapplethorpe, 1980 | Silver print | $1,680 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2012 |
| 8 | Robert Mapplethorpe * Lisa Lyon, 1952 | Photographs | $1,560 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Larissa, Issey Miyake, New York City, 1983 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,500 | Wright | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Portrait of artist and LGBTQ+ rights and AIDS activist Copy Berg, 1990 | Pencil and his copyright stamp | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,875 |
| Photographs | 10 | $1,278 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $444 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $930 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcus Leatherdale is a Canadian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $930. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marcus Leatherdale sold in 2026 for $930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcus Leatherdale work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Leatherdale work is $930.

The median Marcus Leatherdale photograph sells for $1,560 across 15 lots.

The median Marcus Leatherdale print sells for $476 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $476 | $666 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 15 | $1,560‡ | $5,000 | — | 2026-05-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $403–$526 | $444 | $666 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $563–$1,969‡ | $1,718‡ | $2,500 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $526 |

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 Marcus Leatherdale worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Leatherdale work is $930. The median Marcus Leatherdale photograph sells for $1,560 across 15 lots. The median Marcus Leatherdale print sells for $476 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Marcus Leatherdale photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcus Leatherdale photograph is $1,560. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marcus Leatherdale's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcus Leatherdale photograph is $5,000.

### What is the average price of a small Marcus Leatherdale photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcus Leatherdale photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marcus Leatherdale's auction record?

Marcus Leatherdale's auction record is $5,000, set in 2024.

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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, “Marcus Leatherdale auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcus-leatherdale (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.