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# James Lee Colt (1922–2005)

James Lee Colt is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $275. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Lee Colt sold in 2026 for $571, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Lee Colt work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lee Colt work is $275.

The median James Lee Colt painting sells for $317 across 5 lots.

The median James Lee Colt work on paper sells for $450 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $317 | $660 | 71.4% | 2026-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $450‡ | $550‡ | — | 2018-06-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $660 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $350 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $325 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 James Lee Colt worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lee Colt work is $275. The median James Lee Colt painting sells for $317 across 5 lots. The median James Lee Colt work on paper sells for $450 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Lee Colt's auction record?

James Lee Colt's auction record is $550, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.