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# William Lee-Hankey (1869–1952)

## What is William Lee-Hankey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for William Lee-Hankey at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $632 including buyer’s premium (middle half $332–$1,558, n=7). The auction record is $83,241 for The Goose Girl (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Goose Girl, 1869 | Oil paint | $83,241 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 2 | PORTRAIT OF LADY CHOLMELEY, LATER MRS WALTER JOHN LAMBERT | Watercolour with gum arabic, heightened in white | $23,294 | Sworders | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | Near The Cathedral, Granada, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $18,568 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | The Harbour at Concarneau, 1869 | Oil paint | $17,307 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | Carrying the corn, 1869 | Painting | $15,162 | Bonhams | Sep 2010 |
| 6 | Boats in a harbour, Cornwall, 1869 | Oil paint | $15,127 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 7 | The Mill in the Meadows, 1869 | Oil paint | $15,127 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 8 | Waiting for the Tide, Concarneau, 1869 | Oil paint | $13,103 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 9 | The Ferry, Concarneau, 1869 | Oil paint | $11,345 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 10 | Dieppe, 1869 | Oil paint | $10,240 | Christie's | May 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $7,110 |
| Other | 9 | $2,951 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,026 |
| Prints | 18 | $297 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $7,241 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $382 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Lee-Hankey is a British (modern) artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,333. 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 William Lee-Hankey sold in 2026 for $2,811, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Lee-Hankey work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lee-Hankey work is $1,333.

The median William Lee-Hankey painting sells for $6,979 across 44 lots.

The median William Lee-Hankey print sells for $226 across 34 lots.

The median William Lee-Hankey work on paper sells for $1,026 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Lee-Hankey paintings typically sell for $3,644–$10,173 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) William Lee-Hankey prints typically sell for $113–$353 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 45 | $226†‡ | $569 | 75.6% | 2025-06-24 |
| Paintings | 55 | $6,979‡ | $83,241 | 80% | 2026-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,026‡ | $23,294 | 81.3% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $18,568 | $83,241 | — | 2013-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Lee-Hankey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $226 with 75.6% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $6,979, record $83,241. A typical William Lee-Hankey painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $18,568.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $113–$353†‡ | $208†‡ | $569 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $904–$4,503 | $2,093 | $8,076 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $3,644–$10,173‡ | $7,241‡ | $18,568 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $107–$1,526‡ | $350‡ | $3,126‡ |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $83,241 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $23,294 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $18,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $14,916‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $569 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $545 |

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

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 William Lee-Hankey worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lee-Hankey work is $1,333. The median William Lee-Hankey painting sells for $6,979 across 44 lots. The median William Lee-Hankey print sells for $226 across 34 lots. The median William Lee-Hankey work on paper sells for $1,026 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Lee-Hankey paintings typically sell for $3,644–$10,173 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Lee-Hankey prints typically sell for $113–$353 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 the average price of a William Lee-Hankey painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lee-Hankey painting is $6,979. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Lee-Hankey's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lee-Hankey painting is $83,241.

### What is the average price of a William Lee-Hankey print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lee-Hankey print is $226. 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-Hankey's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lee-Hankey print is $569.

### What is the average price of a William Lee-Hankey work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lee-Hankey work on paper is $1,026. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Lee-Hankey's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lee-Hankey work on paper is $23,294.

### What is the average price of a medium William Lee-Hankey painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Lee-Hankey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small William Lee-Hankey print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Lee-Hankey print (small (under 50 cm)) is $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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-Hankey's auction record?

William Lee-Hankey's auction record is $83,241, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.