Lee Gatch (1902–1968)
What is Lee Gatch’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Lee Gatch at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,304–$3,810, n=5). The auction record is $12,800 for Praying Mountain, 1957 (2025, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praying Mountain, 1957, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $12,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | The Tower and the Teapot, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $10,710 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Ionian | Mixed media on panel | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Harvesters, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $7,560 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Farm, 1940 | Painting | $6,300 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 6 | Red Landscape (Red Barn), 1930 | Oil on canvas | $5,670 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Abstraction Through a Window, 1902 | Painting | $4,788 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Harness Racing, 1956 | Painting | $4,600 | Wright | May 2002 |
| 9 | The Thespian Tree, 1956 | Painting | $4,410 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 10 | Requiem, 1902 | Oil | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $3,276 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $4,030 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,319 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Lee Gatch is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,520. 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 Lee Gatch sold in 2025 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lee Gatch on OpeningBid →What is a Lee Gatch work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Gatch work is $2,520.
The median Lee Gatch painting sells for $2,254 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,254†‡ | $10,710 | 95.2% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $598–$1,616† | $1,041† | $2,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,024–$4,552†‡ | $3,543†‡ | $10,710 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $10,710 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lee Gatch worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Gatch work is $2,520. The median Lee Gatch painting sells for $2,254 across 20 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 Lee Gatch painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Gatch painting is $2,254. 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 Lee Gatch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Gatch painting is $10,710.
What is the average price of a medium Lee Gatch painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Gatch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,543, 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 Lee Gatch's auction record?
Lee Gatch's auction record is $12,800, set in 2025.
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