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# Lee Townsend (1895–1965)

Lee Townsend is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,520.

A work by Lee Townsend sold in 2020 for $2,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee Townsend work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Townsend work is $2,520.

The median Lee Townsend painting sells for $8,631 across 2 lots.

The median Lee Townsend work on paper sells for $2,520 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $8,631 | $16,380 | — | 2021-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,520 | $2,520 | — | 2020-09-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $16,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,520 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $882 |

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 Townsend worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Townsend work is $2,520. The median Lee Townsend painting sells for $8,631 across 2 lots. The median Lee Townsend work on paper sells for $2,520 across 1 lots.

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

Lee Townsend's auction record is $16,380, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lee Townsend auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-townsend (updated 2026-11-01).

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.