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# Olga Lehmann (1912–2001)

## What is Olga Lehmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Olga Lehmann at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $191–$244, n=6). The auction record is $2,740 for The Sailor's Rest (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sailor's Rest, 1944 | Gouache and ink on card | $2,740 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Lady; 'Theatrical Mask Design'; 'Bombing of St. John's Wood' | Oil on board and two watercolours | $2,553 | Christie's | Sep 2000 |
| 3 | CERES | Oil on board | $1,233 | Sworders | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | ISRAELI GIRL, 1912 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,032 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | INTERIORS - STUDIES FOR MURALS FOR PILGRIM PAYNE, 1912 | Gouache over pencil | $998 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT SAMPFORD, ESSEX, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $946 | Sworders | Jul 2018 |
| 7 | BUILDING (LONDON POLYTECHNIC) ON LUXBOROUGH LODGE SITE | Oil on board | $826 | Sworders | Jan 2015 |
| 8 | ISRAELI GIRL, 1912 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $826 | Sworders | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | design for film mural | Gouache | $793 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | THE DOOMSDAY BOOK, 1912 | Oil on canvas board | $774 | Sworders | Jul 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $649 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $283 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $649 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $404 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olga Lehmann is a Chilean/British artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $515. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Olga Lehmann sold in 2024 for $793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olga Lehmann work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olga Lehmann work is $515.

The median Olga Lehmann painting sells for $600 across 24 lots.

The median Olga Lehmann work on paper sells for $315 across 13 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 30 | $600†‡ | $2,553 | 80% | 2025-01-14 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $315 | $2,740 | 92.9% | 2024-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,553 | $2,740 | — | 2007-04-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $417–$649†‡ | $629†‡ | $649 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $256–$946 | $774 | $2,553 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $267–$778 | $367 | $2,740 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $292–$516 | $315 | $998 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,740 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $2,553 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $998 |

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 Olga Lehmann worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olga Lehmann work is $515. The median Olga Lehmann painting sells for $600 across 24 lots. The median Olga Lehmann work on paper sells for $315 across 13 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 Olga Lehmann painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olga Lehmann painting is $600. 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 Olga Lehmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olga Lehmann painting is $2,553.

### What is the average price of a Olga Lehmann work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olga Lehmann work on paper is $315.

### What is Olga Lehmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olga Lehmann work on paper is $2,740.

### What is the average price of a medium Olga Lehmann painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olga Lehmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Olga Lehmann's auction record?

Olga Lehmann's auction record is $2,740, set in 2006.

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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, “Olga Lehmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olga-lehmann (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.