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# William Robinson Leigh (1866–1955)

## What is William Robinson Leigh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for William Robinson Leigh at 12 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $126,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,648–$355,050, n=7). The auction record is $962,500 for Embarrassed (Range Pony in Town) (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embarrassed (Range Pony in Town), 1910 | Oil paint | $962,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 2 | Buffalo Fights Back, 1949 | Oil paint | $730,250 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | The Narrowing Circle, 1916 | Oil paint | $727,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Home, Sweet Home, 1932 | Oil paint | $571,500 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | The Night Watch, 1866 | Oil paint | $482,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 6 | The Foul Rope | — | $481,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | View of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, 1913 | Oil paint | $327,600 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Arizona Landscape with Two Riders | — | $326,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | Indian Madonna, 1866 | Oil paint | $277,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 10 | The Water Carrier, 1913 | Oil paint | $195,300 | Christie's | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $32,500 |
| Prints | 7 | $2,422 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $132,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $6,903 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Robinson Leigh is an American artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $25,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Robinson Leigh sold in 2026 for $730,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Robinson Leigh work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Robinson Leigh work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Robinson Leigh work is $25,750.

The median William Robinson Leigh painting sells for $41,200 across 36 lots.

The median William Robinson Leigh print sells for $2,422 across 7 lots.

The median William Robinson Leigh work on paper sells for $96,144 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $2,422 | $5,750 | 41.2% | 2024-10-17 |
| Paintings | 37 | $41,200† | $962,500 | 97.3% | 2026-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $96,144 | $192,000 | 66.7% | 2005-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $277,000 | $962,500 | — | 2026-01-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Robinson Leigh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $2,422 with 41.2% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $41,200, record $962,500. A typical William Robinson Leigh painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $277,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,711–$3,500 | $2,422 | $5,750 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $10,000–$32,500† | $16,450† | $130,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $52,438–$314,950 | $132,300 | $962,500 |

† 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 | 2010 | $962,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $730,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $192,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $287 |

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 Robinson Leigh worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Robinson Leigh work is $25,750. The median William Robinson Leigh painting sells for $41,200 across 36 lots. The median William Robinson Leigh print sells for $2,422 across 7 lots. The median William Robinson Leigh work on paper sells for $96,144 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Robinson Leigh painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Robinson Leigh painting is $41,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Robinson Leigh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Robinson Leigh painting is $962,500.

### What is the average price of a William Robinson Leigh print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Robinson Leigh print is $2,422.

### What is William Robinson Leigh's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Robinson Leigh print is $5,750.

### What is the average price of a medium William Robinson Leigh painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Robinson Leigh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $132,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small William Robinson Leigh painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Robinson Leigh painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Robinson Leigh's auction record?

William Robinson Leigh's auction record is $962,500, set in 2010.

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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 Robinson Leigh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-robinson-leigh (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.