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# Lee Mullican (1919–1998)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Lee Mullican at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,425–$22,840, n=7). The auction record is $47,500 for Meditations on a Landscape (2013, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meditations on a Landscape, 1963 | Painting | $47,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Isis Appearing (Guardian Figure), 1978 | Oil paint | $44,100 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1947 | Painting | $35,075 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Dance of the Elders, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $33,280 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Guardian of the East, 1978 | Painting | $28,050 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1949 | Oil paint | $25,200 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1995 | Painting | $23,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | Shooting Night, 1975 | Painting | $22,950 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Fall of Icarus, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $21,250 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Ancient Place, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $20,480 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $11,250 |
| Other | 7 | $3,500 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,375 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $2,270 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $15,150 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $8,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee Mullican is an American artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lee Mullican sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee Mullican work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Mullican work is $8,125.

The median Lee Mullican painting sells for $11,022 across 43 lots.

The median Lee Mullican work on paper sells for $2,375 across 13 lots.

The median Lee Mullican sculpture sells for $2,500 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Mullican paintings typically sell for $6,030–$11,619 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $11,022† | $47,500 | 87.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,375 | $15,000 | 81.3% | 2026-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,500 | $5,355 | — | 2023-04-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $39,588 | $47,500 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $6,030–$11,619† | $10,038† | $35,075 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $11,605–$22,950 | $15,150 | $47,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,375–$2,375 | $2,016 | $3,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,322–$7,562 | $5,313 | $15,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $47,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $44,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5,355 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $2,500 |

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 Mullican worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Mullican work is $8,125. The median Lee Mullican painting sells for $11,022 across 43 lots. The median Lee Mullican work on paper sells for $2,375 across 13 lots. The median Lee Mullican sculpture sells for $2,500 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Mullican paintings typically sell for $6,030–$11,619 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Mullican painting is $11,022. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Mullican painting is $47,500.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Mullican work on paper is $2,375.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Mullican work on paper is $15,000.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Mullican painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,038, 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 large Lee Mullican painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee Mullican painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Lee Mullican's auction record is $47,500, set in 2013.

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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 Mullican auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-mullican (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.