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# 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.

## What is a William Leighton Leitch work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Leighton Leitch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-leighton-leitch (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.