Doris Lee (1905–1983)
Doris Lee is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $750. 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 Doris Lee sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Doris Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Doris Lee work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Lee work is $750.
The median Doris Lee print sells for $455 across 29 lots.
The median Doris Lee painting sells for $3,250 across 11 lots.
The median Doris Lee work on paper sells for $4,588 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Doris Lee prints typically sell for $275–$780 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 29 | $455†‡ | $3,750 | — | 2025-02-02 |
| Paintings | 14 | $3,250 | $14,950 | 78.6% | 2025-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,588‡ | $9,375 | — | 2021-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,375 | $14,950 | — | 2021-06-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Doris Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $455. Paintings (14 lots) median $3,250, record $14,950. A typical Doris Lee painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,375.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $275–$780†‡ | $438†‡ | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,310–$9,375 | $8,190 | $14,950 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $14,950 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $8,775 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Doris Lee worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Lee work is $750. The median Doris Lee print sells for $455 across 29 lots. The median Doris Lee painting sells for $3,250 across 11 lots. The median Doris Lee work on paper sells for $4,588 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Doris Lee prints typically sell for $275–$780 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Doris Lee print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Lee print is $455. 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 Doris Lee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Lee print is $3,750.
What is the average price of a Doris Lee painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Lee painting is $3,250.
What is Doris Lee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Lee painting is $14,950.
What is the average price of a small Doris Lee print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doris Lee print (small (under 50 cm)) is $438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Doris Lee's auction record?
Doris Lee's auction record is $14,950, set in 2001.
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