Leonard French Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Leonard French Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 27, 2026
Leonard French, Australia (1928-2017), The Gate, 1981, enamel on board
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Leonard French Australia (1928-2017) The Gate, 1981 enamel on board signed lower right
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 19, 2026
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Screaming Head 1967
Est: $400 - $600
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Screaming Head 1967 mixed media on paper on board signed and titled on label verso: Leonard French / Screaming Head / 1967 35 x 30cm PROVENANCE Rudy Komon Art Gallery, Sydney (label verso) © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2026
Gibson's
Jun. 10, 2026
⊕ LEONARD FRENCH (AUSTRALIAN 1928-2017)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
⊕ LEONARD FRENCH (AUSTRALIAN 1928-2017) PORTRAIT OF BORIS GODUNOV signed, titled and dated 25th Oct 1982 / An attempt to show the duality / of the strange personality of Boris Gudunov / the mask like royal costumed Tzar / in front of the darker, sinister image / of the Mongolian peasant / Leonard French on a label on the reverse enamel, oil and gold leaf on hessian covered board 88 x 72cm; 34 1/2 x 28 1/4in 97 x 82.5cm; 38 x 32 1/2in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, Surrey Provenance Sir Albert and Lady Robinson, London (purchased from the artist in Melbourne in the late 1980s) Thence by descent to the present owner, daughter of Lady Robinson Boris Godunov (1552-1605) was the de facto regent of Russia (1585-1598) and then Tsar (1598-1605) during the 'Time of Troubles', a period of political crisis which would lead to the establishment of the Romanov dynasty in 1617. Born to a landowning family of Tatar origin, Godunov rose to power through strategic marriages and connections. He is probably best known as the ruthless ill-fated tyrant of Modest Mussorgsky's eponymous opera of 1873, who after being crowned Tsar grapples with his part in the murder of the rightful heir to the throne, Dmitriy. Raised in a working class family in the Melbourne industrial suburb of Brunswick during the years of the Great Depression, French left school at an early age and became an apprentice signwriter, a training that explains the unconventional techniques and materials that he later used in his art. As in the present work, his built up, well crafted enamel surfaces with professionally applied areas of gold leaf is unique in the context of Australian painting. French discovered the art of Fernand Léger during his first trip abroad in 1950, visiting the retrospective on the French painter at the Tate Gallery in London. For French, the impact of Léger went considerably beyond a stylistic influence: what appealed to him was the whole philosophy of art into life, of monumental art within architecture, and made relevant and accessible to the working masses. French frequently used literary sources as inspiration such as the writings of Homer or James Joyce, and merged them into a personal heroic vision. The present representation of Godunov not only reflects the grand tradition of Russian icons but also the influence of Byzantine art and Celtic iconography on his work, whilst the clarity of design belies his abiding interest in stained glass for which he was celebrated.
Olympia Auctions
Apr. 28, 2026
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 Ancient Landscape (Campion Series) 1961 enamel paint, collage and gold leaf on hessian on composition board 13
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 Ancient Landscape (Campion Series) 1961 enamel paint, collage and gold leaf on hessian on composition board signed and dated 'French 61' lower right 137.5 x 121.5 cm PROVENANCE Leonard French, Melbourne Rudy Komon, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1961 The Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane (label verso), acquired from the above Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above EXHIBITED Leonard French, Blaxland Gallery, Sydney, October 1961, no. 14, 300 gns Leonard French: Paintings/Murals, Argus Gallery, Melbourne, 23 October – 3 November 1961, no. 22, 300 gns Leonard French Retrospective, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, 6-28 March 1970, no. 19 (label verso) LITERATURE Vincent Buckley, Leonard French: The Campion Paintings, Grayflower Publications, Melbourne, 1962, plate 29, pp. 24, 82, 83 (illustrated), 102 Bill Hannon, 'Leonard French', Art and Australia, Ure Smith, Sydney, Vol. 1, No. 2, August 1963, p. 82 (illustrated)
Smith & Singer
Apr. 02, 2026
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Pyramids enamel on hessian covered board 91 x 88cm
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Pyramids enamel on hessian covered board signed lower left: French 91 x 88cm PROVENANCE: The Artist Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2026
Leonard Joel
Mar. 18, 2026
LEONARD FRENCH, Australia, Britain, Europe (1928 - 2017), Boris Godunov, 1980, lithograph, ed. 95/150, 67 x 49 cm. (26.37 x 19.28 in.), frame: 94 x 73 x 3 cm. (37.00 x 28.73 x 1.17 in.)
Est: $150 - $250
LEONARD FRENCH Australia, Britain, Europe, (1928 - 2017) Boris Godunov, 1980 lithograph, ed. 95/150 signed and dated lower right: Leonard French / '80 titled to label verso
Lawsons
Mar. 17, 2026
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Pyramids enamel on hessian covered board 91 x 88cm
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Pyramids enamel on hessian covered board signed lower left: French 91 x 88cm PROVENANCE: The Artist Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2026
Leonard Joel
Feb. 18, 2026
LEONARD WILLIAM FRENCH - THE CART - PENCIL
Est: $350 - $550
LEONARD WILLIAM FRENCH (1928-2017) THE CART Signed lower right, titled and dated 1969 verso Pencil 28.5 x 36.5cm Estimate $350/550 AUD
GFL Fine Art
Dec. 10, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH, Australia, Britain, Europe (1928 - 2017), Fish over Landscape, 1963, lithograph, ed. 9/50 (A/F), 74 x 55 cm. (29.12 x 21.64 in.), frame: 92 x 72 x 2 cm. (36.21 x 28.35 x 0.79 in.)
Est: $80 - $120
LEONARD FRENCH Australia, Britain, Europe, (1928 - 2017) Fish over Landscape, 1963 lithograph, ed. 9/50 (A/F) editioned, titles, signed and dated to margin
Lawsons
Dec. 02, 2025
Leonard French (1928-2017) Before the Fire, 1974-78
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Leonard French (1928-2017) Before the Fire, 1974-78 signed lower right: 'French' inscribed with title and date on label verso: 'FIRE AND RAIN SERIES 1974 - 78 / Before the Fire' synthetic polymer paint and enamel on hessian on board 122.0 x 137.0cm (48 1/16 x 53 15/16in).
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2025
Leonard French (1928-2017) Sun and Moon Symbols, 1973,
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Leonard French (1928-2017) Sun and Moon Symbols, 1973, from the Copernicus Series signed lower left: 'French' enamel on composition board 50.0 x 43.0cm (19 11/16 x 16 15/16in).
Bonhams
Nov. 30, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Elephant in a box (1983), enamel on hessian on hard board, signed lower right "French", 75 x 90cm, 82 x 97cm overall.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Elephant in a box (1983), enamel on hessian on hard board, signed lower right "French", 75 x 90cm, 82 x 97cm overall. © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Nov. 25, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 The Helmsman 1958 enamel paint on composition board 158.5 x 122 cm
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 The Helmsman 1958 enamel paint on composition board signed and dated 'French 58' lower right 158.5 x 122 cm PROVENANCE Leonard French, Melbourne Australian & European Paintings, Spink Auctions, Sydney, 24 March 1982, lot 330 Rudy Komon Art Gallery, Sydney Lee Johnstone and Brian Johnstone, Melbourne, acquired from the above on 8 February 1984 LITERATURE Geoffrey Smith, The Lee & Brian Johnstone Collection 1965-2019, Smith & Singer, Melbourne, 2020, pp. 60, 61 (illustrated)
Smith & Singer
Nov. 24, 2025
Leonard French, (1928-2017)*, In the Skin of a Cow (Minoan series), enamel on hessian covered board, 136 x 120 cm
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Leonard French (1928-2017)* In the Skin of a Cow (Minoan series) enamel on hessian covered board signed l.l.c. 'French'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Moon Turtle 1978
Est: $200 - $400
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Moon Turtle 1978 colour screenprint signed, dated, titled and editioned on margin: Leonard French 78 / Moon Turtle / 105/300 72 x 51.5cm PROVENANCE Private collection, Victoria
Gibson's
Oct. 21, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Caged enamel on hessian covered board 88.5 x 79.5cm
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Caged enamel on hessian covered board signed lower left: French (partially concealed) 88.5 x 79.5cm PROVENANCE: The Artist Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leonard Joel
Aug. 19, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 Elephant in a Box (1983) enamel on hessian on hardboard 82 x 97 cm frame: original, Leonard French, Victoria
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 Elephant in a Box (1983) enamel on hessian on hardboard signed ‘French' lower right 82 x 97 cm frame: original, Leonard French, Victoria PROVENANCE Leonard French, Victoria Rudy Komon Art Gallery, Sydney Adrian Singer Galleries, Brisbane Private Collection, Melbourne Private Collection, Melbourne, by descent from the above EXHIBITED Leonard French, Rudy Komon Art Gallery, Sydney, 19 Selptember – 13 October 1984, no. 7
Smith & Singer
Jul. 20, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH "THE CITY-1967"
Est: $1,400 - $2,800
Mixed media on paper 35cm x 31cm
Phillip Caldwell Auctioneers
Jun. 25, 2025
LEONARD WILLIAM FRENCH - THE CART - PENCIL DRAWING
Est: $400 - $600
LEONARD WILLIAM FRENCH (1928-2017) THE CART Signed lower right Pencil drawing 28 x 37cm Estimate $400/600 AUD
GFL Fine Art
Jun. 10, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH, STUDY FOR AUTUMN IN THE GARDEN, C.1962
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) STUDY FOR AUTUMN IN THE GARDEN, c.1962 oil on composition board 75.5 x 61.0 cm 81.0 x 65.5 cm (frame) bears inscription verso: Study for... / by / Leonard French PROVENANCE Private collection Deutscher~Menzies, Sydney, 24 September 2008, lot 65 Private collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above September 2008 RELATED WORK Autumn in the Garden, 1960, Duco, enamel, gold leaf on hessian, mounted on composition board, 138.2 x 122.5 cm, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, illus. in Buckley, V., Leonard French, The Campion Paintings, Grayflower Publications, Melbourne, 1962, p. 37 © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Jun. 10, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH, GIRL WITH VIOLETS, 1949
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) GIRL WITH VIOLETS, 1949 oil on canvas on composition board 52.0 x 39.0 cm 62.5 x 49.0 cm (frame) signed and dated upper right: French / 49 PROVENANCE Tye's Gallery, Melbourne Geoffrey Goldie Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above in 1949 Private collection, Victoria, acquired from the above EXHIBITED Exhibition of Paintings and Mural Designs by Leonard French, Tye’s Gallery, Melbourne, 29 November – 9 December 1949, cat. 17 LITERATURE Buckley, V. and French, L., Leonard French: The Campion Paintings, Grayflower Publications, Melbourne, 1962, p. 97 MacDonald, R., The Boy From Brunswick: Leonard French, A Biography,Australian Scholarly Publishing, Melbourne, 2018, p. 56 © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025 This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
May. 25, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), From The Sea, enamel and gold leaf on hessian covered hardboard, signed lower right "French" with affixed label verso, 50 x 60cm, 58 x 69cm overall
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), From The Sea, enamel and gold leaf on hessian covered hardboard, signed lower right "French" with affixed label verso, 50 x 60cm, 58 x 69cm overall © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 25, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Pyramids, enamel on hessian covered hardboard, signed lower left "French" with affixed label verso, 91 x 89cm, 102 x 99cm overall
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Pyramids, enamel on hessian covered hardboard, signed lower left "French" with affixed label verso, 91 x 89cm, 102 x 99cm overall © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 25, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Caged, enamel on hessian covered hardboard, signed lower left "French" with affixed label verso, 88 x 78cm, 97 x 88cm overall
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Caged, enamel on hessian covered hardboard, signed lower left "French" with affixed label verso, 88 x 78cm, 97 x 88cm overall © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 12, 2025
THREE FRAMED PRINTS OF LEONARD FRENCH PAINTINGS
Est: $300 - $400
THREE FRAMED PRINTS OF LEONARD FRENCH PAINTINGS Each 52 x 48cm framed PROVENANCE: The Private Collection of Paul Kenny OTHER NOTES: Leonard French OBE (1928-2017) is represented by commission in many national buildings in Australia, including several executed in stained glass. No. 2, 4 and 6 of the series. Framed by Charles Hewitt.
Leonard Joel
Apr. 23, 2025
LEONARD WILLIAM FRENCH, Australia (1928 - 2017), Boris Godunov, 1980, lithograph, ed. 75/150, 69 x 52 cm. (27.1 x 20.4 in.), frame: 96 x 77 x 4 cm. (37.8 x 30.3 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
LEONARD WILLIAM FRENCH Australia, (1928 - 2017) Boris Godunov, 1980 lithograph, ed. 75/150 signed and dated lower right
Lawsons
Apr. 05, 2025
Leonard William French ( Brunswick, 1928 - Melbourne, 2017) - Senza titolo
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
Smalti su tavola, cm. 68x61.
Pananti Casa D'Aste SRL
Mar. 23, 2025
FRENCH Leonard (1928-2017), 'Boris Godunov,' 1980., Lithograph 42/150, 67x50cm (image) 75x56cm (sheet)
Est: $80 - $150
FRENCH, Leonard (1928-2017) 'Boris Godunov,' 1980. Signed lower right. Lithograph 42/150 67x50cm (image) 75x56cm (sheet)
Davidson Auctions
Mar. 18, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Turtle (The Campion Series) c.1960s enamel on paper laid on board 137 x 121cm
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Turtle (The Campion Series) c.1960s enamel on paper laid on board 137 x 121cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency 2025
Leonard Joel
Mar. 18, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) The Warrior 1963 mixed media on paper on board 121.5 x 136cm
Est: $6,500 - $8,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) The Warrior 1963 mixed media on paper on board signed, titled and dated on frame verso: "THE WARRIOR." Leonard French 63 121.5 x 136cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 13 October 2003, lot 297 Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leonard Joel
Mar. 18, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Design for Monash Chapel mixed media on paper laid on board 24.5 x 16.5cm
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Design for Monash Chapel mixed media on paper laid on board title on unknown label verso 24.5 x 16.5cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Queensland OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leonard Joel
Mar. 18, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Study for the Animal Painter 1982 oil and enamel on board 45 x 39.5cm
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Study for the Animal Painter 1982 oil and enamel on board signed lower right: French artist's name, date and title on gallery label verso 45 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Australian Galleries, Melbourne (label verso) Eva Breuer Art Dealer, Sydney 1999 The Collection of Dina Kamsler, Queensland Thence by descent EXHIBITIONS: Leonard French, Australian Galleries, Melbourne, November 1982, cat. no. 24 OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2025
Leonard Joel
Jan. 30, 2025
LEONARD FRENCH, (1928 - 2017), GENESIS: The Seven Days of Creation (Folio), suite of (7) prints on card
Est: $40 - $60
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) GENESIS: The Seven Days of Creation (Folio) suite of (7) prints on card
Lawsons
Dec. 19, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH, (1928 - 2017), Study for First Chant No. 2, 1965, enamel on composition board, 67.5 x 60.5 cm. (26.5 x 23.8 in.), frame: 82 x 76 x 4 cm. (32.2 x 29.9 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) Study for First Chant No. 2, 1965 enamel on composition board signed lower right: French; signed, dated 'America 1965' and inscribed and signed with title on label verso: Study for the First Chant, no. 2/ Leonard French, Rudy Komon Art Gallery label verso, cat no. 2198
Lawsons
Dec. 01, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH, (1928 - 2017), Study for First Chant No. 2, 1965, enamel on composition board, 67.5 x 60.5 cm. (26.5 x 23.8 in.), frame: 82 x 76 x 4 cm. (32.2 x 29.9 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) Study for First Chant No. 2, 1965 enamel on composition board signed lower right: French; signed, dated 'America 1965' and inscribed and signed with title on label verso: Study for the First Chant, no. 2/ Leonard French, Rudy Komon Art Gallery label verso, cat no. 2198
Lawsons
Nov. 27, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 Archaic Fish (1963) enamel paint on hessian on composition board 45 x 60 cm
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
LEONARD FRENCH 1928-2017 Archaic Fish (1963) enamel paint on hessian on composition board signed ‘French [indistinctly]' lower right 45 x 60 cm PROVENANCE Leonard French, Victoria Australian Historical and Contemporary Drawings and Paintings, Christie's Australia, Sydney, 24 September 1969, lot 157 Private Collection Rudy Komon Art Gallery, Sydney Private Collection, Perth, acquired from the above
Smith & Singer
Nov. 26, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Study for Black Rain circa 1974
Est: $500 - $800
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Study for Black Rain circa 1974 watercolour and pencil on paper signed lower right: French 38 x 28.5cm
Gibson's
Nov. 21, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (born 1928 - 2017) Boris Godunov 1980 lithograph, ed. 91/150 67 x 51cm, 86.5 x 64.5cm (frame size)
Est: $300 - $400
LEONARD FRENCH (born 1928 - 2017) Boris Godunov 1980 lithograph, ed. 91/150 signed and dated lower right 67 x 51cm, 86.5 x 64.5cm (frame size) PROVENANCE: The Estate of Reginald Maurice Berkley, Victoria Thence by descent
Leonard Joel
Nov. 13, 2024
Leonard French, Australian 1928 - 2017, Serpent study, mixed media on board, 18 x 25 cm. (7.0 x 9.8 in.), Frame: 37 x 44 cm. (14.5 x 17.3 in.)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Leonard French Australian, 1928 - 2017 Serpent study mixed media on board signed lower centre, French circa 1960 A seminal study of the serpent that would appear in later artworks, including Day 3 of the remarkable series of 7 major artworks: Genesis at the end of 1960. The series was acquired by the Myer family and donated to the Australia. National University. Canberra. " On the Third Day the fish teemed in the sea, the serpent entwined with the turtles, and the air was full of birds." Ref.: Lot 101 of current fraction.com.au auction - Photographs of Australia's Most Celebrated Artists from the Sydney Morning Herald Archive. Leonard French, Australian 1928 - 2017, Leonard French with His Painting 'The Burial' at Rudy Komon Gallery Sydney circa 1964, Black and White Press Photograph, 18cm by 26cm
For-Auction
Nov. 13, 2024
Leonard French, Australian 1928 - 2017, Serpent in the Garden, mixed media on board, 18 x 25 cm. (7.0 x 9.8 in.), Frame: 37 x 44 cm. (14.5 x 17.3 in.)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Leonard French Australian, 1928 - 2017 Serpent in the Garden mixed media on board signed and inscribed on back according to the catalogue listing (obscured by current frame) A seminal study of the serpent that would appear in later artworks, including Day 3 of the remarkable series of 7 major artworks: Genesis at the end of 1960. The series was acquired by the Myer family and donated to the Australia. National University. Canberra. " On the Third Day the fish teemed in the sea, the serpent entwined with the turtles, and the air was full of birds." Ref.: Lot 101 of current foraction.com.au auction - Photographs of Australia's Most Celebrated Artists from the Sydney Morning Herald Archive. Leonard French, Australian 1928 - 2017, Leonard French with His Painting 'The Burial' at Rudy Komon Gallery Sydney circa 1964, Black and White Press Photograph, 18cm by 26cm
For-Auction
Oct. 27, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), Rain and Fire
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Rain and Fire mixed media on paper signed lower right: Leonard French 64.5 x 48.5cm PROVENANCE Private Collection, Melbourne © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2024
Gibson's
Oct. 27, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), The Street 1969
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) The Street 1969 mixed media on paper inscribed verso" THE STREET" / 1969 / LEONARD FRENCH 136 x 121cm PROVENANCE Private Collection, Melbourne © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2024
Gibson's
Oct. 22, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Untitled c.1960 enamel on composition board 150.5 x 120.5cm
Est: $18,000 - $24,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Untitled c.1960 enamel on composition board 150.5 x 120.5cm PROVENANCE: Gift from the Artist Private collection, Western Australia Thence by descent OTHER NOTES: RELATED WORK: Leonard French, Death in the Garden 1960, enamel paint on hessian on composition board, 204 x 183.8cm, The Collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne © Leonard French/Copyright Agency 2024
Leonard Joel
Oct. 22, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Study for the Animal Painter 1982 oil and enamel on board 45 x 39.5cm
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Study for the Animal Painter 1982 oil and enamel on board signed lower right: French artist's name, date and title on gallery label verso 45 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Australian Galleries, Melbourne (label verso) Eva Breuer, Sydney 1999 The Collection of Dina Kamsler, Queensland Thence by descent EXHIBITIONS: Leonard French, Australian Galleries, Melbourne, November 1982, cat. no. 24 OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency 2024
Leonard Joel
Oct. 22, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Pale Image oil and goldleaf on board 67 x 59cm
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) Pale Image oil and goldleaf on board signed lower right: French titled on gallery label verso 67 x 59cm PROVENANCE: Australian Galleries, Melbourne (label verso) Private Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent EXHIBITIONS: Leonard French: Paintings 1974-1980, Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2 - 14 June 1980, cat. no. 14 OTHER NOTES: © Leonard French/Copyright Agency 2024
Leonard Joel
Oct. 17, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH, (1928 - 2017), Study for First Chant No. 2, 1965, enamel on composition board, 67.5 x 60.5 cm. (26.5 x 23.8 in.), frame: 82 x 76 x 4 cm. (32.2 x 29.9 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) Study for First Chant No. 2, 1965 enamel on composition board signed lower right: French; signed, dated 'America 1965' and inscribed and signed with title on label verso: Study for the First Chant, no. 2/ Leonard French, Rudy Komon Art Gallery label verso, cat no. 2198
Lawsons
Sep. 17, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH, DEATH OF A MARTYR, 1961
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
LEONARD FRENCH (1928 - 2017) DEATH OF A MARTYR, 1961 from The Campion Paintings series enamel on hessian on board 136.5 x 121.5 cm 171.5 x 157.0 cm (frame) signed and dated lower left: French, 61 PROVENANCE F. L. Kennett, London Richard Crebbin, Sydney Private collection, Sydney Charles Nodrum Gallery, Melbourne John Barnes, Melbourne, acquired from the above The Estate of John Barnes, Melbourne EXHIBITED 12 Paintings on the Life of Edmund Campion, Farmers Blaxland Gallery, Sydney, 1961; Argus Gallery, Melbourne, 23 October - 3 November 1961 Leonard French, Commonwealth Institute, London, 21 March – 16 April 1967 Leonard French Retrospective, Sixth Adelaide Festival of the Arts, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, 6 – 28 March 1970, cat. 40 Modern Australian Paintings, Charles Nodrum Gallery, Melbourne, 4 – 29 June 1991, cat. 31 LITERATURE Buckley, V., The Campion Paintings, Greyflower, Melbourne, 1962, cat. 25, pp. 74, 75 (illus.) Pringle, J. D., Australian Paintings Today, Thames and Hudson, London, 1963, p. 87 (illus.) RELATED WORK Death full of wounds, 1961, enamel on hessian covered hardboard, 183.0 x 152.5 cm, private collection © Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2024 This work is located in our Melbourne gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 20, 2024
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017), The Burial 1970
Est: $500 - $600
LEONARD FRENCH (1928-2017) The Burial 1970 colour screenprint signed, dated, titled and editioned on margin: Leonard French 1970 / The Burial / 21/25 80.5 x 94.5cm
Gibson's