Leslie van der Sluys Auction Prices and Value Guide

Leslie van der Sluys auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 286 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Leslie van der Sluys auction prices: quick answer

Leslie van der Sluys auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist: Leslie van der Sluys
Source records: 286
Market update: 2026-02-16

Leslie van der Sluys market snapshot

Leslie van der Sluys shows deep auction liquidity with 231 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $850. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 26 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-22.

Realized price distribution

Under $1,000 (59.1% · 127 sales)
$1,000 to $10,000 (40.5% · 87 sales)
$10,000+ (0.5% · 1 sales)

Median sale (last 12 months): $1,300
Sales recorded (last 12 months): 26
Median shift vs prior year: +18.2%
Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-22

Artist context

About Leslie van der Sluys

Leslie van der Sluys is represented by public authority records in Wikidata and VIAF, but the available source pack does not establish birth and death dates, nationality, training, occupation, or an associated movement. A museum-linked record preserved through Wikimedia Commons identifies van der Sluys as the maker of a 1983 linocut on paper depicting currawongs and a flame tree. Collectors may also encounter the name Leslie Victor van der Sluys in matched auction data, although that expanded form requires stronger independent confirmation before it should be treated as a verified alias. Appraisily's index contains a substantial body of matched auction records under these names, but the broad category labels should not be mistaken for a complete account of the artist's practice.

Linocut on paper, documented for one 1983 workPaintings and fine art appear among the auction-index categoriesWorks on paper and prints appear among the auction-index categoriesSculpture and mixed media appear among the auction-index categoriesCurrawongs and a flame tree, documented in one cataloged 1983 linocut

Common works and media

The strongest object-level evidence in the source pack is a 1983 linocut on paper depicting currawongs and a flame tree. Appraisily's auction index also groups matched records under works on paper and prints, fine art and paintings, sculpture and mixed media, and decorative art and editions. Because those classifications are broad, each object's actual medium, technique, dimensions, signature, and edition status should be verified before selecting comparable sales.

Market and appraisal context

Appraising a work attributed to Leslie van der Sluys requires comparison with records that match its medium, dimensions, date, subject, and format. Condition, restoration, surface quality, signatures, inscriptions, and any edition details can materially affect comparability. Provenance, exhibition history, catalogue references, and attribution confidence also deserve close review. Appraisily's index reports matched public auction records from 2010 through 2026, but those records may omit private transactions and may reflect differing treatments of buyer premiums or fees. Broad category labels should therefore be refined through object-specific research rather than used as a stand-alone valuation conclusion.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

Fine art and paintings
Works on paper and prints
Sculpture and mixed media
Decorative art and editions

Value drivers

Medium, dimensions, date, and the work's place within the artist's career
Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
Signature, inscriptions, edition information, and attribution confidence
Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
Recent public auction results for genuinely comparable works
Subject matter, rarity, and current demand

Appraisal caveats

Public auction records are a starting point rather than a final appraisal.
Private transactions and incomplete auction feeds may not be represented.
Reported prices may use different fee conventions and should be compared on a like-for-like basis.
Authentication, attribution, and condition require work-specific review.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, adequate source quality.

Wikidata library authority
VIAF library authority
Appraisily appraisily artist page
Wikimedia Commons museum collection image metadata

Source-grounded artist Markdown

Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Leslie van der Sluys

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Leslie van der Sluys worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Leslie van der Sluys artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.