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# Walter Lees (1916–2010)

Walter Lees is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $886. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Lees sold in 2025 for $1,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Lees work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lees work is $886.

The median Walter Lees photograph sells for $886 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 4 | $886‡ | $1,928 | 75% | 2025-10-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $1,928 |
| Photography | 2021 | $886 |

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 Walter Lees worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lees work is $886. The median Walter Lees photograph sells for $886 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Walter Lees's auction record?

Walter Lees's auction record is $1,928, set in 2025.

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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, “Walter Lees auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-lees (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.