> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-lea · updated 2026-11-01

# Tom Lea (1907–2007)

Tom Lea is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $71.

A work by Tom Lea sold in 2022 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Lea work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Lea work is $71.

The median Tom Lea print sells for $71 across 2 lots.

The median Tom Lea work on paper sells for $8,750 across 1 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 | 4 | $71 | $71 | 50% | 2011-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 | — | 2022-12-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $71 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $71 |

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 Tom Lea worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Lea work is $71. The median Tom Lea print sells for $71 across 2 lots. The median Tom Lea work on paper sells for $8,750 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tom Lea's auction record?

Tom Lea's auction record is $8,750, set in 2022.

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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, “Tom Lea auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-lea (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.