James Lechay (1907–2007)
James Lechay is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $774. 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 James Lechay is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lechay work is $774.
The median James Lechay painting sells for $938 across 41 lots.
The median James Lechay work on paper sells for $520 across 12 lots.
The median James Lechay print sells for $416 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Lechay paintings typically sell for $625–$1,375 (the middle half of 29 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 | 4 | $416 | $938 | — | 2023-09-07 |
| Paintings | 46 | $938†‡ | $4,375 | 89.1% | 2026-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $520‡ | $4,063 | 80% | 2024-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,219‡ | $5,000 | — | 2026-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Lechay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $416. Paintings (46 lots) median $938, record $4,375. A typical James Lechay painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,219.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $642–$1,066‡ | $882‡ | $3,250‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $625–$1,375†‡ | $938†‡ | $4,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $513–$702‡ | $537‡ | $4,063 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,063 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,250‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $938 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $516 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Lechay worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lechay work is $774. The median James Lechay painting sells for $938 across 41 lots. The median James Lechay work on paper sells for $520 across 12 lots. The median James Lechay print sells for $416 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Lechay paintings typically sell for $625–$1,375 (the middle half of 29 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 James Lechay painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lechay painting is $938. 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 James Lechay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lechay painting is $4,375.
What is the average price of a James Lechay work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lechay work on paper is $520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Lechay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lechay work on paper is $4,063.
What is the average price of a medium James Lechay painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Lechay painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $938, 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 the average price of a small James Lechay painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Lechay painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Lechay's auction record?
James Lechay's auction record is $4,375, set in 2022.
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