Jake Lee (1915–1991)
Jake Lee is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,606. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jake Lee sold in 2011 for $9,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jake Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Jake Lee work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jake Lee work is $5,606.
The median Jake Lee work on paper sells for $5,606 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jake Lee work on papers typically sell for $992–$10,250 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 35 | $5,606 | $18,000 | 74.3% | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,100 | $18,000 | — | 2011-10-18 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $992–$10,250 | $5,750 | $18,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $18,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $16,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jake Lee worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jake Lee work is $5,606. The median Jake Lee work on paper sells for $5,606 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jake Lee work on papers typically sell for $992–$10,250 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Jake Lee work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jake Lee work on paper is $5,606.
What is Jake Lee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jake Lee work on paper is $18,000.
What is the average price of a medium Jake Lee work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jake Lee work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jake Lee's auction record?
Jake Lee's auction record is $18,000, set in 2011.
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