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Michael Leunig

Australian · 1945–2024 · Illustrator

Michael Leunig, typically referred to by his pen name Leunig, was an Australian cartoonist, poet and artist. He was best known for his work for Melbourne's The Age and The… (Wikipedia)

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22auction results2012–2026years recorded100%sold (22)$313Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Michael Leunig, / KINGSTON Peter (1943-2022), Handpainted Sculptures in Display Box Frame/ KINGSTON Peter (1943-2022)Davidson Auctions · A$4,250≈ $2,970≈ £2,229≈ €2,608Sign up to see
  2. Michael Leunig, Simply This:, etching 80/85Simply This:Leonard Joel · A$950≈ $971≈ £624≈ €739Sign up to see
  3. Michael Leunig, The Philosophers Garden, etching 2/75The Philosophers GardenLeonard Joel · A$1,000≈ $811≈ £513≈ €710Sign up to see

Michael Leunig’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 22 auction results for Michael Leunig between 2012 and 2026, of which 22 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $108Sign up free to see to $3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3kSign up free to see for / KINGSTON Peter (1943-2022) at Davidson Auctions in July 2026. The most common medium is etchings (15 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (18) and Davidson Auctions (4).

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  1. Michael Leunig, / KINGSTON Peter (1943-2022), Handpainted Sculptures in Display Box Frame
    / KINGSTON Peter (1943-2022)
    Sculpture · Other support
    32x27x11cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 25
    A$4,250≈ $2,970≈ £2,229≈ €2,608HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Michael Leunig, This Dear Child, Colour Etching 22/125
    This Dear Child
    Etching · ed. 22/125
    21x24.5cm (plate) 51.5x47cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 127
    A$425≈ $300≈ £225≈ €260HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Michael Leunig, Bird, 1991, lithograph, ed. 27/40
    Bird, 1991
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph, ed. 27/40
    46 x 68cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 12
    A$700≈ $481≈ £397≈ €451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Michael Leunig, The Golden Chariot, Aquatint 60/65
    The Golden Chariot
    Aquatint · ed. 60/65
    22.5x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 12
    A$400≈ $299≈ £216≈ €252HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Michael Leunig, Ace in the Clouds, Etching 90/125
    Ace in the Clouds
    Etching · ed. 90/125
    59x79.5cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 125
    A$600≈ $442≈ £332≈ €369HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Michael Leunig, Song, etching 25/90
    Song
    Etching · ed. etching 25/90
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 78
    A$300≈ $209≈ £165≈ €184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Michael Leunig, The Leap of Faith - Rose, etching 56/75
    The Leap of Faith - Rose
    Etching · ed. etching 56/75
    59 x 70.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3006
    A$900≈ $692≈ £489≈ €558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Michael Leunig, When all is Said and Done, coloured etching 38/75
    When all is Said and Done
    Etching · ed. coloured etching 38/75
    30 x 40cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3032
    A$280≈ $202≈ £145≈ €183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Michael Leunig, The Glade, etching 108/125
    The Glade
    Etching · ed. etching 108/125
    19.5 x 29.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3021
    A$340≈ $242≈ £159≈ €226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Michael Leunig, The Golden Chariot, 1995, etching 51/65
    The Golden Chariot, 1995
    Etching · ed. etching 51/65
    22 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3010
    A$420≈ $300≈ £194≈ €266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Michael Leunig: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Leunig at auction?

$2,970Sign up free to see, for / KINGSTON Peter (1943-2022) at Davidson Auctions (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Leunig?

The median sale price is $313Sign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Leunig have sold at auction?

22 of 22 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Leunig?

Leonard Joel and Davidson Auctions account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions

About Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig, typically referred to by his pen name Leunig, was an Australian cartoonist, poet and artist. He was best known for his work for Melbourne's The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

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