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# Lee Bontecou, American (1931–2022)

Lee Bontecou, American is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $22,975.

A work by Lee Bontecou, American sold in 2025 for $44,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee Bontecou, American work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Bontecou, American work is $22,975.

The median Lee Bontecou, American print sells for $22,975 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $22,975 | $44,306 | — | 2026-04-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $44,306 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,645 |

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 Lee Bontecou, American worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Bontecou, American work is $22,975. The median Lee Bontecou, American print sells for $22,975 across 3 lots.

### What is Lee Bontecou, American's auction record?

Lee Bontecou, American's auction record is $44,306, 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.

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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.