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

# Nikki S. Lee (b. 1970)

Nikki S. Lee is a Korean artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,905. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nikki S. Lee sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nikki S. Lee work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikki S. Lee work is $1,905.

The median Nikki S. Lee photograph sells for $2,440 across 10 lots.

The median Nikki S. Lee print sells for $1,398 across 2 lots.

The median Nikki S. Lee work on paper sells for $1,764 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,398 | $1,920 | — | 2026-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,764 | $1,764 | — | 2021-09-29 |
| Photography | 13 | $2,440† | $4,000 | 76.9% | 2024-12-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,126–$3,394† | $2,399† | $4,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $4,000 |
| Photography | 2010 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,764 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $875 |

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 Nikki S. Lee worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikki S. Lee work is $1,905. The median Nikki S. Lee photograph sells for $2,440 across 10 lots. The median Nikki S. Lee print sells for $1,398 across 2 lots. The median Nikki S. Lee work on paper sells for $1,764 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nikki S. Lee photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nikki S. Lee photograph is $2,440. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nikki S. Lee's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nikki S. Lee photograph is $4,000.

### What is Nikki S. Lee's auction record?

Nikki S. Lee's auction record is $11,641, set in 2007.

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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, “Nikki S. Lee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nikki-s-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.