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# Walter Leblanc (1932–1986)

## What is Walter Leblanc’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 214 auction results for Walter Leblanc at 22 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,101 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,187–$20,840, n=28). The auction record is $242,406 for Twisted Strings 25F FX 54 (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twisted Strings 25F FX 54, 1970 | Cotton threads and latex on canvas laid down on board | $242,406 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Twisted Strings TX. 144, 1970 | Cotton threads and latex on canvas laid down on board in artist's frame, in four parts | $206,529 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Mobilo-Statique, 1960 | Polyvinyl on board in artist's frame | $179,219 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Torsions Mobilo-Static - Weiß auf Schwarz | Polyvinyl on masonite | $151,877 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 5 | Mobilo-Static (Twisting Strips 9), 1960 | Polyvinyl on aluminium and masonite | $142,033 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | Twisted Strings (130C x 81), 1964 | Mixed media work | $135,465 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Torsion Mobilo Statique B.702 | Polyvinyl on masonite | $133,023 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | Torsions 25 F.X 0198, 1967 | Cotton thread and latex on canvas | $117,634 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Twisted Strings 130C X 450, Phases I, II, III, 1976 | Mixed media | $112,665 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Torsion B 216, 1966 | White polyvinyl sheets, white and yellow, white and red polyvinyl tapes, on masonite; in two elements | $109,529 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $33,872 |
| Other | 45 | $31,416 |
| Sculpture | 11 | $14,903 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,646 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $98,342 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $32,684 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $17,359 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 214 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Leblanc is a Belgian artist with 236 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,474. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Leblanc sold in 2026 for $23,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Leblanc work worth?

Across 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Leblanc work is $13,474.

The median Walter Leblanc print sells for $693 across 41 lots.

The median Walter Leblanc painting sells for $32,684 across 37 lots.

The median Walter Leblanc work on paper sells for $12,097 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Leblanc paintings typically sell for $12,548–$56,848 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Leblanc prints typically sell for $645–$2,246 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $693†‡ | $29,533† | 93.2% | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 40 | $32,684†‡ | $206,529 | 92.5% | 2026-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $12,097†‡ | $34,010 | 92% | 2026-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $14,423† | $142,033 | 87% | 2026-01-21 |
| Photography | 11 | $2,850† | $6,404† | 90.9% | 2023-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $142,033† | $242,406 | — | 2025-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Walter Leblanc's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $693 with 93.2% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $32,684, record $206,529. A typical Walter Leblanc painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $142,033.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $645–$2,246†‡ | $1,285†‡ | $6,636† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $353–$1,244† | $436† | $29,533† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $11,012–$29,394 | $17,013 | $33,735 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $12,548–$56,848†‡ | $39,766†‡ | $206,529 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,986–$11,906† | $6,066† | $34,010 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $12,356–$20,455†‡ | $13,030†‡ | $26,643 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,642–$3,401† | $2,728† | $14,903 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $12,815–$22,855† | $16,174† | $65,885† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,312–$2,989† | $2,712† | $2,989† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $206,529 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $142,033 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $135,465 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $65,885† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $34,010 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $32,009 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $29,533† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,636† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Walter Leblanc worth?

Across 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Leblanc work is $13,474. The median Walter Leblanc print sells for $693 across 41 lots. The median Walter Leblanc painting sells for $32,684 across 37 lots. The median Walter Leblanc work on paper sells for $12,097 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Leblanc paintings typically sell for $12,548–$56,848 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Walter Leblanc prints typically sell for $645–$2,246 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Walter Leblanc print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Leblanc print is $693. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walter Leblanc's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Leblanc print is $29,533. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,533 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Walter Leblanc painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Leblanc painting is $32,684. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walter Leblanc's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Leblanc painting is $206,529.

### What is the average price of a Walter Leblanc work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Leblanc work on paper is $12,097. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walter Leblanc's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Leblanc work on paper is $34,010.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Leblanc painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Leblanc painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Walter Leblanc print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Leblanc print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walter Leblanc's auction record?

Walter Leblanc's auction record is $242,406, set in 2015.

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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, “Walter Leblanc auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-leblanc (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.