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# Patrick Leonard (1918–2018)

## What is Patrick Leonard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 233 auction results for Patrick Leonard at 7 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,133–$3,567, n=10). The auction record is $61,978 for After the Storm - the End of a Coaster (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After the Storm - the End of a Coaster, 1950 | Oil paint | $61,978 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Unloading the Catch, Loughshinny Harbour | Oil on canvas | $38,869 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |
| 3 | Swimming Off The Harbour Wall | Oil on canvas | $24,875 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Afternoon at the Beach | Pastel | $14,907 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | The Kelp Gatherer | Oil on canvas | $12,593 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Unloading a Trawler at Loughshinny Harbour (Portrait of a woman verso) | Oil on canvas | $11,462 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |
| 7 | Quiet, rush harbour | Oil Painting | $10,625 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 1995 |
| 8 | Nearing the Pierhead | Oil on canvas | $9,708 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Mother and Children Paddling | Pastel | $9,707 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | Dublin Bay from Ringsend | Oil on board | $8,034 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $1,928 |
| Works on paper | 112 | $624 |
| Other | 48 | $617 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $2,675 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 157 | $624 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 233 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patrick Leonard is a British (modern) artist with 611 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $728. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Patrick Leonard sold in 2025 for $1,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrick Leonard work worth?

Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Leonard work is $728.

The median Patrick Leonard work on paper sells for $624 across 151 lots.

The median Patrick Leonard painting sells for $1,648 across 77 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Leonard work on papers typically sell for $425–$953 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Leonard paintings typically sell for $1,042–$5,929 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 171 | $1,648† | $61,978 | 45% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 244 | $624 | $14,907 | 61.9% | 2025-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $11,044 | $61,978 | — | 2024-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $561–$1,645† | $1,059† | $6,265 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,042–$5,929† | $2,943† | $61,978 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 126 | $425–$953 | $624 | $2,773 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $589–$2,770 | $1,161 | $14,907 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $61,978 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $38,869 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $14,907 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $9,707 |

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 Patrick Leonard worth?

Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Leonard work is $728. The median Patrick Leonard work on paper sells for $624 across 151 lots. The median Patrick Leonard painting sells for $1,648 across 77 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Leonard work on papers typically sell for $425–$953 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Leonard paintings typically sell for $1,042–$5,929 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Leonard work on paper?

Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Leonard work on paper is $624.

### What is Patrick Leonard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Leonard work on paper is $14,907.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Leonard painting?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Leonard painting is $1,648. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Leonard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Leonard painting is $61,978.

### What is the average price of a small Patrick Leonard work on paper?

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick Leonard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Patrick Leonard painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Leonard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Leonard's auction record?

Patrick Leonard's auction record is $61,978, set in 2019.

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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, “Patrick Leonard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-leonard (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.