> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-godie · updated 2026-11-02

# Lee Godie (1908–1994)

## What is Lee Godie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for Lee Godie at 12 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,862 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,086–$3,036, n=64). The auction record is $30,000 for Tidle _ _ _ Thinking [sic] (Self-Portrait) (2022, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tidle _ _ _ Thinking [sic] (Self-Portrait), 1908 | Watercolor | $30,000 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Mona Lisa and Prince Charming, 1908 | Graphite, ink and watercolor, crayon, with photograph, on cut canvas | $8,190 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | SELF-PORTRAIT | Oil, ink, and colored pencil on glazed canvas with applied pendant | $8,125 | Sotheby's | Jan 2020 |
| 4 | Woman in Hat, 1908 | Graphite | $8,125 | Christie's | Feb 2022 |
| 5 | Woman in Pink, 1908 | Ink | $7,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Untitled (Pillow), 1980 | Pencil | $7,260 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Pillow), 1980 | Ballpoint pen and paint on canvas, photobooth photos, thread | $7,260 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Four Vases), 1908 | Acrylic and ink on window shade | $6,985 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Female Portrait, 1908 | Watercolor | $6,875 | Toomey & Co. | Aug 2021 |
| 10 | Two Women, 1908 | Ink | $5,625 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $3,810 |
| Paintings | 75 | $1,625 |
| Other | 32 | $1,229 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,120 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,115 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $2,200 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $1,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 81 | $1,320 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee Godie is an American artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,506. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lee Godie sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee Godie work worth?

Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Godie work is $1,506.

The median Lee Godie work on paper sells for $1,207 across 51 lots.

The median Lee Godie painting sells for $1,658 across 44 lots.

The median Lee Godie photograph sells for $4,033 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Godie work on papers typically sell for $710–$1,782 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Godie paintings typically sell for $927–$1,820 (the middle half of 26 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 | 2 | $1,258 | $1,300 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 47 | $1,658† | $30,000 | 93.6% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $1,207† | $8,125 | 91.1% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 10 | $4,033 | $8,190 | — | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $7,500 | $30,000 | — | 2026-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Lee Godie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,258. Paintings (47 lots) median $1,658, record $30,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $7,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $890–$3,312† | $2,000† | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $927–$1,820† | $1,592† | $6,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,302–$4,072 | $2,112 | $6,985 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $836–$1,687 | $1,188 | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $710–$1,782† | $1,207† | $4,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,179–$3,024 | $2,112 | $3,302 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,302–$4,445 | $3,810 | $5,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,216 |

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 Godie worth?

Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Godie work is $1,506. The median Lee Godie work on paper sells for $1,207 across 51 lots. The median Lee Godie painting sells for $1,658 across 44 lots. The median Lee Godie photograph sells for $4,033 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Godie work on papers typically sell for $710–$1,782 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Godie paintings typically sell for $927–$1,820 (the middle half of 26 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 Lee Godie work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Godie work on paper is $1,207. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lee Godie's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Godie work on paper is $8,125.

### What is the average price of a Lee Godie painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Godie painting is $1,658. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lee Godie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Godie painting is $30,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Lee Godie work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Godie work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Lee Godie painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Godie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,592, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lee Godie's auction record?

Lee Godie's auction record is $30,000, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lee Godie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-godie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.