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1881–1968

William John Leech R.h.a.

12results on record
83%sell-through
$9,404median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$32,905record in our coverage

Drawn from 12 recorded results (10 sold · 2 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2013–2026. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$8.9K$18K$27K2013: $7.5K median, 2 sold2015: $33K median, 1 sold2016: $12K median, 1 sold2023: $4.5K median, 5 sold2026: $16K median, 1 sold201320162019202220252026

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$9.4K$2.4K$33K

Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.

Compared with Ivon Hitchens William John Leech R.h.a. Ivon Hitchens

$29K$59K$88K1998: $17K median1999: $33K median2000: $28K median2001: $26K median2002: $104K median2003: $59K median2004: $60K median2005: $67K median2006: $80K median2007: $79K median2008: $78K median2009: $83K median2010: $88K median2011: $81K median2012: $79K median2013: $53K median2014: $94K median2015: $68K median2016: $62K median2017: $70K median2018: $63K median2019: $68K median2020: $108K median2021: $87K median2022: $92K median2023: $63K median2024: $46K median2025: $50K median2026: $99K median2013: $7.5K median2015: $33K median2016: $12K median2023: $4.5K median2026: $16K median19982005201220192026
MetricWilliam John Leech R.h.a.Ivon Hitchens
Median result$9,404$69,611
Record price $32,905 $366,471
Results on record12425
Years active at auction 2013–2026 1998–2026

Related artists: Ivon HitchensDame Elisabeth Frink R.a.Helen BradleyHenry Moore

Where this artist sells best

HouseResultsSell-throughMedianvs. estimate
Bonhams 10 90% $9,058 0.80×
Sotheby's 2 50% $16,248

The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →

Prices realized 12 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 2 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
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2026·03 London Bridge and Southwark Cathedral $10,787–$16,180 Sotheby's
2023·11 Etude Clandon Station $9,438–$13,483 Bonhams
2023·11 At Looe, Cornwall $1,348–$2,022 Bonhams
2023·11 Portrait of Guy Botterell 72.8 x 57.3 cm. (28 5/8 x 22 1/2 in.) $3,462–$5,770 Bonhams
2023·11 Portrait of Percy Botterell 76.4 x 63.7 cm. (30 x 25 in.) $4,616–$6,923 Bonhams
2023·06 A Shining Palace $67,416–$94,383 Sotheby's
2023·06 Spring Flowers 50.8 x 40.6 cm. (20 x 16 in.) $9,438–$13,483 Bonhams
2016·11 Back Gardens 60.9 x 50.5 cm. (24 x 19 7/8 in.) $10,787–$16,180 Bonhams
2015·06 Les Enfants et les Ombres 54.6 x 73 cm. (21 1/2 x 28 3/4 in.) (unframed) $10,787–$16,180 Bonhams
2013·11 The Custom House, Dublin 15 x 20.2 cm. (6 x 8 in.) $4,045–$6,742 Bonhams
2013·11 Portrait bust of May Botterell, the artist's wife 19 in (48cm)(height, including base) $5,393–$8,090 Bonhams
2013·05 The Custom House, Dublin 15 x 20.2 cm. (6 x 8 in.) $6,742–$9,438 Bonhams

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