Lee Friedlander (b. 1934)
Lee Friedlander is an American artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,225. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lee Friedlander sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Friedlander work is $1,225.
The median Lee Friedlander photograph sells for $1,520 across 124 lots.
The median Lee Friedlander print sells for $4,653 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lee Friedlander photographs typically sell for $1,501–$10,934 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $4,653 | $8,578 | 66.7% | 2006-04-24 |
| Photography | 130 | $1,520‡ | $104,950 | 95.4% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $30,926 | $104,950 | — | 2012-10-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $1,501–$10,934‡ | $4,246‡ | $104,950 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2005 | $104,950 |
| Photography | 2012 | $44,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $8,578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $727 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lee Friedlander worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Friedlander work is $1,225. The median Lee Friedlander photograph sells for $1,520 across 124 lots. The median Lee Friedlander print sells for $4,653 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lee Friedlander photographs typically sell for $1,501–$10,934 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lee Friedlander photograph?
Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Friedlander photograph is $1,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee Friedlander's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Friedlander photograph is $104,950.
What is the average price of a small Lee Friedlander photograph?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee Friedlander photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee Friedlander's auction record?
Lee Friedlander's auction record is $104,950, set in 2005.
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