Richard Lee (1923–2001)
Richard Lee is a British/Zimbabwean artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $520. 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 Richard Lee is recorded as sold in 2025 for $700; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Lee work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lee work is $520.
The median Richard Lee painting sells for $487 across 2 lots.
The median Richard Lee sculpture sells for $202 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $487† | $520 | 66.7% | 2025-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $202‡ | $202‡ | — | 2021-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $520 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $454† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $202‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Lee worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lee work is $520. The median Richard Lee painting sells for $487 across 2 lots. The median Richard Lee sculpture sells for $202 across 1 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 Richard Lee's auction record?
Richard Lee's auction record is $1,024, set in 2024.
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