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# William John Leech (1881–1968)

## What is William John Leech’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for William John Leech at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,184 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,902–$14,732, n=10). The auction record is $426,746 for Twas brillig (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twas brillig, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $426,746 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 2 | Interior of a Cafe, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $310,950 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |
| 3 | A French Quayside, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $151,920 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Boats moored under a bridge | Oil on canvas | $149,505 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |
| 5 | Refugee | Oil on canvas | $104,005 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 6 | Lake Geneva, Winter, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $65,460 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Glion, 1910 | Oil paint | $50,994 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Still Life of Flowers in Mirror | Oil on canvas | $39,649 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | The peasant girl, Concarneau | Oil on canvas | $37,376 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |
| 10 | Through This Window | Oil on canvas | $35,088 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $16,634 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,313 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $18,196 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $9,764 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William John Leech is an Irish artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $13,186. 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 William John Leech is recorded as sold in 2026 for $18,089; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William John Leech work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Leech work is $13,186.

The median William John Leech painting sells for $16,083 across 86 lots.

The median William John Leech work on paper sells for $2,438 across 9 lots.

The median William John Leech sculpture sells for $2,309 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William John Leech paintings typically sell for $6,313–$21,386 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William John Leech paintings typically sell for $11,293–$35,266 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 110 | $16,083† | $426,746 | 78.2% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,438† | $4,873 | 81.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,309† | $4,587 | — | 2021-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $150,713† | $426,746 | — | 2013-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $6,313–$21,386† | $13,472† | $140,334 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $11,293–$35,266† | $18,699† | $426,746 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $694–$3,375† | $2,438† | $4,873 |

† 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 | 2001 | $426,746 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $310,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,873 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,237 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $31† |

† 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 William John Leech worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Leech work is $13,186. The median William John Leech painting sells for $16,083 across 86 lots. The median William John Leech work on paper sells for $2,438 across 9 lots. The median William John Leech sculpture sells for $2,309 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William John Leech paintings typically sell for $6,313–$21,386 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William John Leech paintings typically sell for $11,293–$35,266 (the middle half of 39 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 William John Leech painting?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William John Leech painting is $16,083. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William John Leech's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William John Leech painting is $426,746.

### What is the average price of a William John Leech work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William John Leech work on paper is $2,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William John Leech's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William John Leech work on paper is $4,873.

### What is the average price of a small William John Leech painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William John Leech painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium William John Leech painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William John Leech painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William John Leech's auction record?

William John Leech's auction record is $426,746, set in 2001.

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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, “William John Leech auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-john-leech (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.