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

# Saul Leiter (1923–2013)

## What is Saul Leiter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Saul Leiter at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,630–$10,160, n=19). The auction record is $26,694 for Snow (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow, 1970 | Hand coloring | $26,694 | Phillips | May 2021 |
| 2 | Waiter, Paris, 1959 | Chromogenic print | $25,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Lanesville (Variant), 2008 | Hand coloring | $17,362 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 4 | Red Umbrella, 1923 | Tirage argentique sur papier | $15,853 | PIASA | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Snowy Scene; 1/2 of Red Umbrella, 1619 | Two dye destruction prints, printed later | $15,480 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1923 | Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s, painted with watercolor and gouache circa 1980 | $15,321 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | London | Hand coloring | $15,120 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Snow window, 1959 | Hand coloring | $14,119 | PIASA | Nov 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Through Boards, 1957 | Hand coloring | $17,649 | PIASA | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Through Boards, 1957 | Hand coloring | $15,177 | Phillips | May 2018 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 64 | $8,575 |
| Other | 10 | $6,630 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $8,158 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Saul Leiter is an American artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $8,125.

A work by Saul Leiter sold in 2026 for $10,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Saul Leiter work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saul Leiter work is $8,125.

The median Saul Leiter photograph sells for $8,190 across 71 lots.

The median Saul Leiter work on paper sells for $2,160 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Saul Leiter photographs typically sell for $5,672–$11,926 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,160 | $2,160 | — | 2012-04-04 |
| Photography | 80 | $8,190 | $26,694 | 88.8% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,324 | $26,694 | — | 2021-05-20 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $5,672–$11,926 | $8,158 | $26,694 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $26,694 |
| Photography | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,160 |

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 Saul Leiter worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saul Leiter work is $8,125. The median Saul Leiter photograph sells for $8,190 across 71 lots. The median Saul Leiter work on paper sells for $2,160 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Saul Leiter photographs typically sell for $5,672–$11,926 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Saul Leiter photograph?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Saul Leiter photograph is $8,190.

### What is Saul Leiter's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Saul Leiter photograph is $26,694.

### What is the average price of a small Saul Leiter photograph?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Saul Leiter photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Saul Leiter's auction record?

Saul Leiter's auction record is $26,694, set in 2021.

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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, “Saul Leiter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/saul-leiter (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.