John Levee (1924–2024)
John Levee is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,761. 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 John Levee sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Levee on OpeningBid →What is a John Levee work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Levee work is $2,761.
The median John Levee painting sells for $2,932 across 31 lots.
The median John Levee work on paper sells for $2,250 across 16 lots.
The median John Levee print sells for $198 across 2 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 | 3 | $198 | $253 | 66.7% | 2021-03-09 |
| Paintings | 37 | $2,932†‡ | $47,500 | 83.8% | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2,250† | $7,000 | 94.1% | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,910 | $47,500 | — | 2020-07-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Levee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $198 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $2,932, record $47,500. A typical John Levee painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,910.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,250–$3,186 | $1,375 | $16,510 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,340–$6,250‡ | $3,092‡ | $7,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,010–$11,719† | $6,219† | $47,500 |
† 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) | 9 | $2,250–$4,500† | $3,684† | $7,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $47,500 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $18,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $253 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $144 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Levee worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Levee work is $2,761. The median John Levee painting sells for $2,932 across 31 lots. The median John Levee work on paper sells for $2,250 across 16 lots. The median John Levee print sells for $198 across 2 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 John Levee painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Levee painting is $2,932. 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 John Levee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Levee painting is $47,500.
What is the average price of a John Levee work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Levee work on paper is $2,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Levee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Levee work on paper is $7,000.
What is the average price of a large John Levee painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large John Levee painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Levee's auction record?
John Levee's auction record is $47,500, set in 2020.
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