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# Mike Lee (b. 1983)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Mike Lee at 9 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $557 including buyer’s premium (middle half $324–$1,501, n=6). The auction record is $67,360 for Dear God (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dear God, 2019 | Oil paint | $67,360 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Good Mother, 2019 | Oil paint | $20,997 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Deep Steep, 2024 | Oil paint | $19,759 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | S.O.S., 2022 | Oil on canvas | $10,080 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Daydream, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $1,809 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Lonely Boy (Black); Lonely Girl (White), 2020 | Painted cast vinyl | $576 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I've missed you - 2018, 2018 | Sérigraphie en noir et blanc | $1,352 | Artcurial | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | I've Missed You (I'm Sorry & Sweetheart), 2018 | Two screenprints | $1,042 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 3 | I've missed you, 2018 | Sérigraphie en noir | $655 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 4 | Sweetheart, 2018 | Pencil | $651 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,759 |
| Prints | 6 | $653 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $655 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mike Lee is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,352. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mike Lee sold in 2026 for $1,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mike Lee work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mike Lee work is $1,352.

The median Mike Lee print sells for $1,281 across 11 lots.

The median Mike Lee painting sells for $18,118 across 6 lots.

The median Mike Lee sculpture sells for $729 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $1,281‡ | $2,907‡ | 91.7% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 8 | $18,118‡ | $67,360 | 75% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $729‡ | $2,709‡ | 60% | 2024-10-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Mike Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,281 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $18,118, record $67,360. A typical Mike Lee painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $752–$1,533‡ | $1,316‡ | $2,907‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $67,360 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,997 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,907‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,709‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,695‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $729‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Mike Lee worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mike Lee work is $1,352. The median Mike Lee print sells for $1,281 across 11 lots. The median Mike Lee painting sells for $18,118 across 6 lots. The median Mike Lee sculpture sells for $729 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Mike Lee print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mike Lee print is $1,281. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mike Lee's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mike Lee print is $2,907. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Mike Lee print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mike Lee print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Mike Lee's auction record is $67,360, set in 2021.

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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, “Mike Lee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mike-lee (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.