William Lee (1809–1865)
William Lee is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $333. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Lee sold in 2026 for $888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Lee on OpeningBid →What is a William Lee work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lee work is $333.
The median William Lee work on paper sells for $93 across 1 lots.
The median William Lee painting sells for $181 across 2 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 | 4 | $181†‡ | $333‡ | 50% | 2019-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $93‡ | $93‡ | 25% | 2025-04-15 |
† 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 | 2016 | $333‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $93‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $28† |
† 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 William Lee worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lee work is $333. The median William Lee work on paper sells for $93 across 1 lots. The median William Lee painting sells for $181 across 2 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 William Lee's auction record?
William Lee's auction record is $888, set in 2026.
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