Leonard French

Australian · 1928–2017 · Painter

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

A$184,091≈ $118,949≈ £90,496≈ €102,977Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Helmsman 1958Smith & Singer52auction results2009–2026years recorded60%sold (31)$11.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. The Helmsman 1958 by Leonard French, 1958, enamel paint on composition board, sold Nov 2025The Helmsman 1958Smith & Singer · A$184,091≈ $118,949≈ £90,496≈ €102,977Sign up to see
  2. Prelude to a Clash 1956 by Leonard French, 1956, enamel paint on composition board, sold May 2018Prelude to a Clash 1956Smith & Singer · A$54,900≈ $41,099≈ £30,489≈ €34,877Sign up to see
  3. Untitled by Leonard French, c.1960, enamel on composition board, sold Oct 2024UntitledLeonard Joel · A$48,000≈ $32,108≈ £24,729≈ €29,672Sign up to see

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  1. Felled Trees (Fire and Rain series) 1974-78 by Leonard French, 1974-78, enamel and gold leaf on hessian on board, offered Mar 2016
    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 ↗
  2. Creation of Turtles, Fish and Birds by Leonard French, enamel and gold leaf on hardboard, offered Jul 2015
    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 ↗
  3. Study for Death of a General 1976 mixed media on board by Leonard French, mixed media, offered Mar 2015
    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 ↗
  4. Rumour of War c1952 by Leonard French, c1952, oil on board, offered Sep 2014
    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 ↗
  5. (Untitled) by Leonard French, enamel on composition board, offered Jul 2014
    (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 ↗
  6. Corpse on a Raft 1970 by Leonard French, 1970, enamel on hardboard, offered May 2013
    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 ↗
  7. Warrior 1963 by Leonard French, 1963, oil and mixed media on paper on board, offered Mar 2012
    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 ↗
  8. Night of the Minotaur (Minoan series) by Leonard French, enamel on hessian covered board, offered Mar 2012
    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 ↗
  9. Warrior 1963 by Leonard French, 1963, oil and mixed media on paper on board, offered Dec 2010
    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 ↗
  10. From the Fire 1974-76 by Leonard French, 1974-76, enamel on hessian on composition board, offered Dec 2009
    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 ↗

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