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# William Lees Judson (1842–1928)

William Lees Judson is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,700.

A work by William Lees Judson sold in 2021 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Lees Judson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Lees Judson work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lees Judson work is $1,700.

The median William Lees Judson painting sells for $2,160 across 21 lots.

The median William Lees Judson work on paper sells for $535 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $2,160 | $19,200 | 61.8% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $535 | $16,100 | 47.6% | 2026-03-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,900–$5,100 | $3,600 | $19,200 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $502–$1,469 | $794 | $16,100 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $19,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $16,100 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,599 |

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 Lees Judson worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lees Judson work is $1,700. The median William Lees Judson painting sells for $2,160 across 21 lots. The median William Lees Judson work on paper sells for $535 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Lees Judson painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lees Judson painting is $2,160.

### What is William Lees Judson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lees Judson painting is $19,200.

### What is the average price of a William Lees Judson work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Lees Judson work on paper is $535.

### What is William Lees Judson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Lees Judson work on paper is $16,100.

### What is the average price of a medium William Lees Judson painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Lees Judson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Lees Judson's auction record?

William Lees Judson's auction record is $19,200, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.