Leslie Thornton
British · 1925–2016
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Record prices
STANDING FIGURE c.1960-61Lyon & Turnbull · £6,048≈ $7,937≈ €6,872Sign up to see
Argosy, 1969-70Lyon & Turnbull · £1,890≈ $2,357≈ €2,146Sign up to see
Argosy (2)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,750≈ £1,343≈ €1,508Sign up to see
Leslie Thornton’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 4 auction results for Leslie Thornton between 2018 and 2025, of which 4 sold (100%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $720Sign up free to see to $7.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7.9kSign up free to see for STANDING FIGURE c.1960-61 at Lyon & Turnbull in October 2025. Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (3), James Lisboa (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).
4 results
- £6,048≈ $7,937≈ €6,872Sign up free to see
- £554≈ $720≈ €662Sign up free to see
- £1,890≈ $2,357≈ €2,146Sign up free to see
- $1,750≈ £1,343≈ €1,508Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (2)
Lots by Leslie Thornton that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Leslie Thornton: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Leslie Thornton at auction?
$7,937Sign up free to see, for STANDING FIGURE c.1960-61 at Lyon & Turnbull (October 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Leslie Thornton?
The median sale price is $2.1kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Leslie Thornton have sold at auction?
4 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2025. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Leslie Thornton?
Lyon & Turnbull, James Lisboa and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · James Lisboa · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)