Leonard French Paintings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1928–2017

ArtSell has recorded 47 auction results for Leonard French paintings between 2009 and 2026, of which 28 sold (60% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,386 to $118,949, with a median of $12,211 across 28 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $118,949 for “The Helmsman 1958” at Smith & Singer in 2025.

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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, Elephant in a Box (1983), 1983, enamel on hessian on hardboard
    Elephant in a Box (1983), 1983
    enamel on hessian on hardboard · Board
    82 x 97 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  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, 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  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 ↗
  11. Leonard French, Study for Creation, oil and gold leaf on canvas laid on board
    Study for Creation
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 46cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 16
    A$20,000≈ $13,380≈ £10,507≈ €12,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  12. Leonard French, The Tomb 1963-67, 1963-67, enamel and gold leaf on hessian on board
    The Tomb 1963-67, 1963-67
    enamel and gold leaf on hessian on board · Board
    68.0 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 36
    A$16,000≈ $10,643≈ £8,902≈ €10,308HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. Leonard French, Intruder in the Dunes, enamel on hessian on hardboard
    Intruder in the Dunes
    enamel on hessian on hardboard · Board
    91 x 81 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 46
    A$17,182≈ $11,617≈ £9,760≈ €11,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  14. Leonard French, Untitled (Political Prisoner), Oil & Gilt on Board
    Untitled (Political Prisoner)
    Oil · Board
    39.5x34cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 93
    A$4,750≈ $3,396≈ £2,596≈ €2,874HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–4,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. Leonard French, The Warrior 1963, 1963, mixed media on paper on board
    The Warrior 1963, 1963
    Mixed media · Board
    136.5 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$9,000–14,000View at Menzies ↗
  16. Leonard French, Broken Bridge, enamel on hessian on composition board
    Broken Bridge
    enamel on hessian on composition board · Board
    76 x 91 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 70
    A$29,280≈ $19,955≈ £15,467≈ €18,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  17. Leonard French, Cruciform over Landscape / Double Cruciform c., 1963, mixed media on paper on board
    Cruciform over Landscape / Double Cruciform c., 1963
    Mixed media · Board
    135 x 120cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 58A
    A$4,500≈ $3,209≈ £2,425≈ €2,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. Leonard French, Study for Triptych 1962-63, 1962-63, mixed media on paper on board
    Study for Triptych 1962-63, 1962-63
    Mixed media · Board
    160.0 x 183.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  19. Leonard French, Man on Fire 1970, 1970, enamel paint on canvas on composition board
    Man on Fire 1970, 1970
    enamel paint on canvas on composition board · Canvas
    91.2 x 75.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 76
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  20. Leonard French, Decoration with Birds, 1961, mixed media on board
    Decoration with Birds, 1961
    Mixed media · Board
    40 x 30.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 28
    A$4,800≈ $3,449≈ £2,687≈ €2,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  21. Leonard French, Still Life with Jug, c.1948, oil on board
    Still Life with Jug, c.1948
    Oil · Board
    57 x 45cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 57
    A$5,750≈ $4,378≈ £3,277≈ €3,750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  22. Leonard French, Man on Fire 1970, 1970, enamel paint on canvas on composition board
    Man on Fire 1970, 1970
    enamel paint on canvas on composition board · Canvas
    91.2 x 75.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  23. Leonard French, Jericho 1970, 1970, enamel paint and gold leaf on composition board
    Jericho 1970, 1970
    enamel paint and gold leaf on composition board · Board
    61.1 x 70 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  24. Leonard French, Prelude to a Clash 1956, 1956, enamel paint on composition board
    Prelude to a Clash 1956, 1956
    enamel paint on composition board · Board
    122 x 183 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 104
    A$54,900≈ $41,099≈ £30,489≈ €34,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–65,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. Leonard French, Bridge Drama (1984-1985), 1984-1985, enamel paint and hessian on composition board
    Bridge Drama (1984-1985), 1984-1985
    enamel paint and hessian on composition board · Board
    92 x 139.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  26. Leonard French, Man Created (1969-1970), 1969-1970, enamel on hardboard
    Man Created (1969-1970), 1969-1970
    enamel on hardboard · Board
    137.5 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 56
    A$31,720≈ $24,033≈ £18,150≈ €20,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  27. Leonard French, Angel (1967), 1967, enamel on compositon board
    Angel (1967), 1967
    enamel on compositon board · Board
    69 x 61 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  28. Leonard French, The Carts 1969, 1969, enamel and gold paint on hessian on composition board
    The Carts 1969, 1969
    enamel and gold paint on hessian on composition board · Board
    137.2 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 156
    A$15,860≈ $11,694≈ £8,093≈ €10,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  29. Leonard French, Felled Trees (Fire and Rain series) 1974-78, 1974-78, enamel and gold leaf on hessian on board
    Felled Trees (Fire and Rain series) 1974-78, 1974-78
    enamel and gold leaf on hessian on board · Board
    60.0 x 78.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 143
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  30. Leonard French, Creation of Turtles, Fish and Birds, enamel and gold leaf on hardboard
    Creation of Turtles, Fish and Birds
    enamel and gold leaf on hardboard · Board
    38.2 x 45.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 78
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  31. Leonard French, Study for Death of a General 1976 mixed media on board, mixed media
    Study for Death of a General 1976 mixed media on board
    Mixed media
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,800–4,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  32. Leonard French, Rumour of War c1952, c1952, oil on board
    Rumour of War c1952, c1952
    Oil · Board
    31.0 x 37.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 385
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  33. Leonard French, Creation of Turtles (1981), 1981, enamel on hardboard
    Creation of Turtles (1981), 1981
    enamel on hardboard · Board
    54.6 x 47 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    A$17,080≈ $15,916≈ £9,604≈ €12,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  34. Leonard French, (Untitled), enamel on composition board
    (Untitled)
    enamel on composition board · Board
    40 x 34.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 257
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  35. Leonard French, Untitled (Copernicus series) c1972, c1972, enamel on board
    Untitled (Copernicus series) c1972, c1972
    enamel on board · Board
    92.0 x 135.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 124
    A$15,955≈ $15,061≈ £8,856≈ €11,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  36. Leonard French, MAN AND WOMAN WITH A BIRD (CIRCA 1955), 1955, enamel paint on hessian on composition board
    MAN AND WOMAN WITH A BIRD (CIRCA 1955), 1955
    enamel paint on hessian on composition board · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 5
    A$26,840≈ $24,467≈ £15,140≈ €18,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  37. Leonard French, ANIMAL TENT (1981), 1981, enamel on hessian on composition board
    ANIMAL TENT (1981), 1981
    enamel on hessian on composition board · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 239
    A$3,660≈ $3,474≈ £2,162≈ €2,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  38. Leonard French, Corpse on a Raft 1970, 1970, enamel on hardboard
    Corpse on a Raft 1970, 1970
    enamel on hardboard · Board
    121.0 x 137.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. Leonard French, Mural Fragment III, mixed media on board
    Mural Fragment III
    Mixed media · Board
    27 x 17cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 64
    A$3,000≈ $3,117≈ £1,961≈ €2,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  40. Leonard French, Warrior 1963, 1963, oil and mixed media on paper on board
    Warrior 1963, 1963
    Oil · Board
    136.5 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Leonard French, Night of the Minotaur (Minoan series), enamel on hessian covered board
    Night of the Minotaur (Minoan series)
    enamel on hessian covered board · Board
    107.0 x 111.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Leonard French, Warrior 1963, 1963, oil and mixed media on paper on board
    Warrior 1963, 1963
    Oil · Board
    136.5 x 121.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. Leonard French, (Street Scene) c1945, c1945, oil on canvas on board
    (Street Scene) c1945, c1945
    Oil · Canvas
    37.0 x 47.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 88
    A$2,400≈ $2,386≈ £1,524≈ €1,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  44. Leonard French, From the Fire 1974-76, 1974-76, enamel on hessian on composition board
    From the Fire 1974-76, 1974-76
    enamel on hessian on composition board · Board · ed. 74/76
    137.0 x 121.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 162
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. Leonard French, The Old Bull (Minoan Series), enamel on hessian on board
    The Old Bull (Minoan Series)
    enamel on hessian on board · Board
    61.0 x 68.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 127
    A$18,000≈ $16,199≈ £9,895≈ €11,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$14,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Leonard French, Winter Fountain, enamel and gold leaf on hessian on composition board
    Winter Fountain
    enamel and gold leaf on hessian on composition board · Board
    122.0 x 137.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 44
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$32,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Leonard French, Ship with Blue Sea 1971, 1971, enamel on hessian on board
    Ship with Blue Sea 1971, 1971
    enamel on hessian on board · Board
    68.0 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 94
    A$7,200≈ $5,750≈ £3,481≈ €4,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,500–8,500View at Menzies ↗

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