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Leonard French

Australian · 1928–2017 · Painter

Leonard William French was an Australian artist, known principally for major stained glass works. (Wikipedia)

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51auction results2009–2026years recorded61%sold (31)$11.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Leonard French, The Helmsman 1958, 1958, enamel paint on composition boardThe Helmsman 1958Smith & Singer · A$184,091≈ $118,949≈ £90,496≈ €102,977Sign up to see
  2. Leonard French, Prelude to a Clash 1956, 1956, enamel paint on composition boardPrelude to a Clash 1956Smith & Singer · A$54,900≈ $41,099≈ £30,489≈ €34,877Sign up to see
  3. Leonard French, Untitled, c.1960, enamel on composition boardUntitledLeonard Joel · A$48,000≈ $32,108≈ £24,729≈ €29,672Sign up to see

Leonard French’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 51 auction results for Leonard French between 2009 and 2026, of which 31 sold (61%). Recorded sale prices range from $44Sign up free to see to $119kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $119kSign up free to see for The Helmsman 1958 at Smith & Singer in November 2025. Most results come from Smith & Singer (21), Menzies (16) and Leonard Joel (12).

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  1. Leonard French, The Netmenders, 1987-89, enamel and gold leaf on hessian covered hardboard
    The Netmenders, 1987-89
    enamel and gold leaf on hessian covered hardboard · Board
    121 x 136cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 23
    A$20,000≈ $13,964≈ £10,541≈ €12,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Leonard French, Ancient Landscape (Campion Series) 1961, 1961, enamel paint, collage and gold leaf on hessian on composition board
    Ancient Landscape (Campion Series) 1961, 1961
    Mixed media · Board
    137.5 x 121.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 92
    A$31,909≈ $22,827≈ £16,948≈ €19,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Leonard French, The Helmsman 1958, 1958, enamel paint on composition board
    The Helmsman 1958, 1958
    enamel paint on composition board · Board
    158.5 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 9
    A$184,091≈ $118,949≈ £90,496≈ €102,977Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Leonard French, Boris Godunov, 1980, Lithograph 42/150
    Boris Godunov, 1980
    Lithograph · ed. 42/150
    67x50cm (image) 75x56cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1103
    A$70≈ $44≈ £34≈ €41HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$80–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Leonard French, The Warrior, 1963, mixed media on paper on board
    The Warrior, 1963
    Mixed media · Board
    121.5 x 136cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$6,500≈ $4,139≈ £3,191≈ €3,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,500–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Leonard French, Turtle (The Campion Series), c.1960s, enamel on paper laid on board
    Turtle (The Campion Series), c.1960s
    enamel on paper laid on board · Board
    137 x 121cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 60
    A$4,000≈ $2,547≈ £1,964≈ €2,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Leonard French, Archaic Fish (1963), 1963, enamel paint on hessian on composition board
    Archaic Fish (1963), 1963
    enamel paint on hessian on composition board · Board
    45 x 60 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 62
    A$19,636≈ $12,728≈ £10,080≈ €12,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Leonard French, Untitled, c.1960, enamel on composition board
    Untitled, c.1960
    enamel on composition board · Board
    150.5 x 120.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 29
    A$48,000≈ $32,108≈ £24,729≈ €29,672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Leonard French, Pale Image, oil and goldleaf on board
    Pale Image
    Oil · Board
    67 x 59cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 51
    A$7,000≈ $4,682≈ £3,606≈ €4,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Leonard French, The Catch (1987-1989), 1987-1989, enamel and gold leaf on hessian on hardboard
    The Catch (1987-1989), 1987-1989
    enamel and gold leaf on hessian on hardboard · Board
    137 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 76
    A$31,909≈ $20,474≈ £16,230≈ €18,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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Leonard French: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Leonard French at auction?

$118,949Sign up free to see, for The Helmsman 1958 at Smith & Singer (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Leonard French?

The median sale price is $11.6kSign up free to see across 31 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Leonard French have sold at auction?

31 of 51 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Leonard French?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Leonard Joel

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