> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/il-lee · updated 2026-11-01

# Il Lee (b. 1952)

Il Lee is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,626. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Il Lee sold in 2025 for $30,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Il Lee work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Il Lee work is $1,626.

The median Il Lee work on paper sells for $1,149 across 3 lots.

The median Il Lee painting sells for $2,104 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $2,104† | $2,104† | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,149† | $30,480 | — | 2025-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $30,480 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,104† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,149† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Il Lee worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Il Lee work is $1,626. The median Il Lee work on paper sells for $1,149 across 3 lots. The median Il Lee painting sells for $2,104 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Il Lee's auction record?

Il Lee's auction record is $30,480, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Il Lee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/il-lee (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.