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

# Neil Leifer (b. 1930)

Neil Leifer is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,759.

A work by Neil Leifer sold in 2025 for $10,012, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neil Leifer work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Leifer work is $5,759.

The median Neil Leifer photograph sells for $5,759 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Neil Leifer photographs typically sell for $3,218–$13,544 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 32 | $5,759 | $18,054 | 81.3% | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,218–$13,544 | $5,759 | $18,054 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,371–$9,899 | $6,246 | $10,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $18,054 |
| Photography | 2020 | $17,513 |

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 Neil Leifer worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Leifer work is $5,759. The median Neil Leifer photograph sells for $5,759 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Neil Leifer photographs typically sell for $3,218–$13,544 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Neil Leifer photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Leifer photograph is $5,759.

### What is Neil Leifer's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Leifer photograph is $18,054.

### What is the average price of a small Neil Leifer photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Neil Leifer photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Neil Leifer's auction record?

Neil Leifer's auction record is $18,054, set in 2017.

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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, “Neil Leifer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-leifer (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.