David Lee (b. 1944)
David Lee is a Chinese artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $191. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Lee sold in 2024 for $225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Lee on OpeningBid →What is a David Lee work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lee work is $191.
The median David Lee painting sells for $240 across 9 lots.
The median David Lee print sells for $140 across 4 lots.
The median David Lee work on paper sells for $175 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $140†‡ | $175† | 36.4% | 2024-03-05 |
| Paintings | 12 | $240† | $440 | 75% | 2023-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $175† | $225 | — | 2024-08-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $140 with 36.4% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $240, record $440.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $203–$249† | $243† | $380 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $440 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $380 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $175† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $150† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $125† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Lee worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lee work is $191. The median David Lee painting sells for $240 across 9 lots. The median David Lee print sells for $140 across 4 lots. The median David Lee work on paper sells for $175 across 2 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 David Lee painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lee painting is $240. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Lee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lee painting is $440.
What is the average price of a David Lee print?
Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lee print is $140. 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 David Lee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lee print is $175. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $175 (buyer's premium not included).
What is David Lee's auction record?
David Lee's auction record is $700, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included).
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