William R. Leigh
William R. Leigh is an artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $29,185.
A work by William R. Leigh is recorded as sold in 2025 for $475,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William R. Leigh work is $29,185.
The median William R. Leigh painting sells for $29,185 across 22 lots.
The median William R. Leigh work on paper sells for $20,570 across 5 lots.
The median William R. Leigh print sells for $1,820 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William R. Leigh paintings typically sell for $18,150–$101,025 (the middle half of 20 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 | 2 | $1,820 | $2,178 | — | 2022-07-23 |
| Paintings | 22 | $29,185 | $1.2M | — | 2024-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $20,570 | $92,000 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $475,000‡ | $1.2M | — | 2025-09-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William R. Leigh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,820. Paintings (22 lots) median $29,185, record $1,155,000. A typical William R. Leigh painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $475,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $18,150–$101,025 | $29,435 | $1.2M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $19,360–$27,000 | $20,570 | $92,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $697,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $92,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $27,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,463 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William R. Leigh worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William R. Leigh work is $29,185. The median William R. Leigh painting sells for $29,185 across 22 lots. The median William R. Leigh work on paper sells for $20,570 across 5 lots. The median William R. Leigh print sells for $1,820 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William R. Leigh paintings typically sell for $18,150–$101,025 (the middle half of 20 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 R. Leigh painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William R. Leigh painting is $29,185.
What is William R. Leigh's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William R. Leigh painting is $1,155,000.
What is the average price of a small William R. Leigh painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William R. Leigh painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $29,435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William R. Leigh's auction record?
William R. Leigh's auction record is $1,155,000, set in 2017.
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