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# Paul Lee (b. 1974)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Paul Lee at 4 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $990 including buyer’s premium (middle half $333–$1,778, n=5). The auction record is $18,780 for Untitled (Hand Towels with Bulbs) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Hand Towels with Bulbs), 2013 | Hand towel, pigment based inks, cotton thread, light bulbs, spray paint, steel rods, metal hoops and velcro | $18,780 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (Can Sculpture), 2007 | Ink | $5,000 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 3 | Mixed media sculpture, enameled aluminum can and glass light bulb, 2006 | Aluminum | $4,225 | Wright | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled (Can Sculpture), 2007 | Can, printed paper, oil, found sock, magnifying glass, stone, light bulb and string; can, printed paper, oil, found sock, magnifying glass, found bath towel, light bulb and string | $3,750 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (Can Sculpture), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $3,036 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Purple Water, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $2,540 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (tambourine), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $1,778 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Messanger, 2006 | Soda cans, string, spray paint, washcloth, rock, print and marker | $1,143 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (painted cotton towel and thread), 2008 | Painted cotton towel and thread | $1,000 | Christie's | Aug 2018 |
| 10 | Lamp (with solid), 2013 | Lamp | $990 | Wright | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $3,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,778 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Lee is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,159.

A work by Paul Lee sold in 2025 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Lee work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Lee work is $2,159.

The median Paul Lee sculpture sells for $4,225 across 3 lots.

The median Paul Lee painting sells for $2,159 across 2 lots.

The median Paul Lee print sells for $738 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $738 | $1,143 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,159 | $2,540 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,225 | $5,000 | 60% | 2026-08-28 |

Paul Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $738. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,159, record $2,540. A typical Paul Lee painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $4,225 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,540 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,778 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,143 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $333 |

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 Paul Lee worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Lee work is $2,159. The median Paul Lee sculpture sells for $4,225 across 3 lots. The median Paul Lee painting sells for $2,159 across 2 lots. The median Paul Lee print sells for $738 across 2 lots.

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

Paul Lee's auction record is $18,780, set in 2014.

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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, “Paul Lee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-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.