William Leighton Leitch (1804–1883)
William Leighton Leitch is a British (modern) artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $407. 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 Leighton Leitch sold in 2026 for $870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Leighton Leitch work is $407.
The median William Leighton Leitch work on paper sells for $300 across 49 lots.
The median William Leighton Leitch painting sells for $1,010 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Leighton Leitch work on papers typically sell for $113–$700 (the middle half of 45 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 | 4 | $1,010‡ | $2,395 | — | 2023-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $300†‡ | $6,854 | 75.4% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,748 | $6,854 | — | 2023-07-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $113–$700†‡ | $245†‡ | $3,102 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $6,854 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,102 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,395 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,026 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Leighton Leitch worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Leighton Leitch work is $407. The median William Leighton Leitch work on paper sells for $300 across 49 lots. The median William Leighton Leitch painting sells for $1,010 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Leighton Leitch work on papers typically sell for $113–$700 (the middle half of 45 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 Leighton Leitch work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Leighton Leitch work on paper is $300. 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 William Leighton Leitch's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Leighton Leitch work on paper is $6,854.
What is the average price of a small William Leighton Leitch work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Leighton Leitch work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $245, 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 William Leighton Leitch's auction record?
William Leighton Leitch's auction record is $6,854, set in 2001.
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