Bertha Stringer Lee (1869–1937)
What is Bertha Stringer Lee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Bertha Stringer Lee at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $429 including buyer’s premium (middle half $250–$850, n=17). The auction record is $12,000 for California Coastal Cliffs (2025, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Coastal Cliffs | Oil on board | $12,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | California Landscape | Oil on 3-panel folding screen | $4,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Harbor Under Blue Sky | Oil on board | $1,300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Oakland Estuary | Oil on board | $1,300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Boats at Dock | Oil on board | $850 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Seascape | Oil on board | $750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Flower Garden | Oil on board | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | California Coast | Oil on board | $500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Silver Sands, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $429 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Eucalyptus Grove | Oil on board | $400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $350 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Bertha Stringer Lee is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $412. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bertha Stringer Lee sold in 2026 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bertha Stringer Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Bertha Stringer Lee work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertha Stringer Lee work is $412.
The median Bertha Stringer Lee painting sells for $400 across 19 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $400‡ | $12,000 | 90.5% | 2026-09-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $200–$427‡ | $350‡ | $1,300 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bertha Stringer Lee worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertha Stringer Lee work is $412. The median Bertha Stringer Lee painting sells for $400 across 19 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bertha Stringer Lee painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bertha Stringer Lee painting is $400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bertha Stringer Lee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bertha Stringer Lee painting is $12,000.
What is the average price of a small Bertha Stringer Lee painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bertha Stringer Lee painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bertha Stringer Lee's auction record?
Bertha Stringer Lee's auction record is $12,000, set in 2025.
See the full Bertha Stringer Lee record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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