David Lee Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1944 -

Born in Canton, China in 1944, Chinese artist David Lee is recognized around the globe for his breathtaking and imaginative paintings. An artistic prodigy from age 4, David Lee became the youngest person in history to win the Chinese National Painting Competition, cementing his life’s pursuit as a full-time watercolorist. Since dedicating his life to his art, Lee has been recognized with prestigious awards from China, Switzerland, Honolulu, and Japan.

Artist David Lee was raised in Hong Kong and received his B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Taiwan. He continued his studies at the Far East Academy of Art in Hong Kong and Kaoshung University in Taiwan.

Lee's paintings, which can be found hanging in the University of Taiwan’s permanent collection and the National Museum of Taiwan, embody impressionistic views of nature. You can find enigmatic and impressionist watercolor paintings for sale at online auction to enhance your home.

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            • David Lee - "White Orchid"
              Nov. 23, 2024

              David Lee - "White Orchid"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "White Orchid". Reproduction Print. 1981. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Tiger Lily"
              Nov. 23, 2024

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily". Reproduction Print. 1981. 21 x 27. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"
              Nov. 23, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo". Reproduction Print. 34 x 24. Excellent condition.

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Song"
              Nov. 23, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Song"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Song". Reproduction Print. 32 x 26. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Evening Flight"
              Nov. 23, 2024

              David Lee - "Evening Flight"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Evening Flight". Reproduction Print. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "White Orchid"
              Oct. 31, 2024

              David Lee - "White Orchid"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "White Orchid". Reproduction Print. 1981. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Tiger Lily"
              Oct. 31, 2024

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily". Reproduction Print. 1981. 21 x 27. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"
              Oct. 31, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo". Reproduction Print. 34 x 24. Excellent condition.

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Song"
              Oct. 31, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Song"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Song". Reproduction Print. 32 x 26. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Evening Flight"
              Oct. 31, 2024

              David Lee - "Evening Flight"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Evening Flight". Reproduction Print. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee Framed Litho
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Lee Framed Litho

              Est: -

              23 inches wide 36 inches tall

              R & R Auction INC
            • David Lee's "Yellow Flowers 13" Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Lee's "Yellow Flowers 13" Limited Edition Print

              Est: $25 - $50

              David Lee's "Yellow Flowers 13" limited edition print, signed and numbered 221/300 lower right. This piece is of three flowers; two yellow and one white. This piece is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Lee's "White Bird and Flowers" Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Lee's "White Bird and Flowers" Limited Edition Print

              Est: $40 - $50

              David Lee's "White Bird and Flowers" limited edition print, signed and numbered XLIII/C lower right. This piece is of a white dove perched on a bush of white flowers. TThis piece is in great condition with wrinkling bottom right, and wrinkling top middle.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Lee's "Red Flowers" Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Lee's "Red Flowers" Limited Edition Print

              Est: $40 - $50

              David Lee's "Red Flowers" limited edition print, signed and numbered 149/175 at left. This piece is of three red flowers, against an ochre background. This piece is in near excellent condition with minor crease upper right.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Lee's "Pink Flowers" Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Lee's "Pink Flowers" Limited Edition Print

              Est: $35 - $45

              David Lee's "Pink Flowers" limited edition print, signed and numbered 95/175 at left. This piece is of two red flowers and one white flower, against a green background. This piece is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Lee's "Mountain Forest 10" Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Lee's "Mountain Forest 10" Limited Edition Print

              Est: $35 - $45

              David Lee's "Mountain Forest 10" limited edition print, signed and numbered LXVI/C lower left. This piece is of trees with a tree range and mountain in the background. This piece is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. Yellow and white floral blossoms. Signed and numbered 295/300 in the lower right corner. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. A forest, perched up high on a cliff. This mist gives off an eerie sense of quiet. Signed and numbered xxii/c in the mid-left. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. A forest, perched up high on a cliff. This mist gives off an eerie sense of quiet. Signed and numbered xlvii/c in the mid-left. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. The edge of the forest atop a hill. The snow covered leaves on the trees allude to a cold winters day. Signed and numbered lxxv/c in the mid-left. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. A forest, perched up high on a cliff. This mist gives off an eerie sense of quiet. Signed and numbered xxi/c in the lower left corner. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. Pink and white blossoms entice the viewer with their allure. You can almost smell the sweet fragerance and feel how soft the petals are. Signed and numbered 4/300 in the lower right corner. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print
              Oct. 26, 2024

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print

              Est: $20 - $30

              David Ha Lee, Untitled, Limited Edition Print. Pink and white blossoms entice the viewer with their allure. You can almost smell the sweet fragerance and feel how soft the petals are. Signed and numbered 70/300 in the lower left corner. This print is in excellent condition.

              Oakwood Auctions
            • David Lee - "White Orchid"
              Oct. 13, 2024

              David Lee - "White Orchid"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "White Orchid". Reproduction Print. 1981. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Tiger Lily"
              Oct. 13, 2024

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily". Reproduction Print. 1981. 21 x 27. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"
              Oct. 13, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo". Reproduction Print. 34 x 24. Excellent condition.

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Song"
              Oct. 13, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Song"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Song". Reproduction Print. 32 x 26. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Evening Flight"
              Oct. 13, 2024

              David Lee - "Evening Flight"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Evening Flight". Reproduction Print. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • DAVID LEE, BIRDS IN A VALLEY, LITHOGRAPH
              Oct. 10, 2024

              DAVID LEE, BIRDS IN A VALLEY, LITHOGRAPH

              Est: $500 - $800

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Birds in a Valley Year: circa 1985 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 29 in. x 21 in. (73.66 cm x 53.34 cm) Description: Hazy and ethereal, this landscape by David Lee recalls the traditional style of Chinese painting that features many of the same elements, including flocks of birds, steep mountains, and hazy mists of fog.

              RoGallery
            • DAVID LEE, MISTY MOUNTAINS, LITHOGRAPH
              Oct. 10, 2024

              DAVID LEE, MISTY MOUNTAINS, LITHOGRAPH

              Est: $500 - $800

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Misty Mountains Year: circa 1985 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 21 in. x 26 in. (53.34 cm x 66.04 cm) Description: David Lee's tranquil landscape features a flock of birds flying beside a mountaintop with a tree at the summit.

              RoGallery
            • DAVID LEE, AUTUMN, LITHOGRAPH
              Oct. 10, 2024

              DAVID LEE, AUTUMN, LITHOGRAPH

              Est: $500 - $800

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Autumn Year: circa 1985 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300 Size: 29 in. x 21 in. (73.66 cm x 53.34 cm) Description: David Lee's stunning depiction of a mountainous landscape during autumn is filled with the ethereal, picturesque beauty sought after in traditional Chinese landscape paintings.

              RoGallery
            • DAVID LEE, TIGER LILIES, POSTER
              Oct. 06, 2024

              DAVID LEE, TIGER LILIES, POSTER

              Est: $150 - $200

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Tiger Lilies Year: 1981 Medium: Poster Size: 19 x 15 in. (48.26 x 38.1 cm) Description: Vibrant and hazy, this rendering of flowers by David Lee reminds the viewer of the delicate beauty found throughout nature.

              RoGallery
            • David Lee - "White Orchid"
              Sep. 28, 2024

              David Lee - "White Orchid"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "White Orchid". Reproduction Print. 1981. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Tiger Lily"
              Sep. 28, 2024

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily". Reproduction Print. 1981. 21 x 27. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"
              Sep. 28, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo". Reproduction Print. 34 x 24. Excellent condition.

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Song"
              Sep. 28, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Song"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Song". Reproduction Print. 32 x 26. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Evening Flight"
              Sep. 28, 2024

              David Lee - "Evening Flight"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Evening Flight". Reproduction Print. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • DAVID LEE, GREEN BAMBOO, LITHOGRAPH
              Sep. 19, 2024

              DAVID LEE, GREEN BAMBOO, LITHOGRAPH

              Est: $900 - $1,200

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Green Bamboo Year: 1981 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300 Size: 38 x 26 in. (96.52 x 66.04 cm) Description: A lithograph of a bird perched on a branch in a lush green bamboo grove. This print is nicely framed in gold.

              RoGallery
            • David Lee - "White Orchid"
              Sep. 12, 2024

              David Lee - "White Orchid"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "White Orchid". Reproduction Print. 1981. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Tiger Lily"
              Sep. 12, 2024

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Tiger Lily". Reproduction Print. 1981. 21 x 27. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"
              Sep. 12, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Bamboo". Reproduction Print. 34 x 24. Excellent condition.

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Spring Song"
              Sep. 12, 2024

              David Lee - "Spring Song"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Spring Song". Reproduction Print. 32 x 26. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • David Lee - "Evening Flight"
              Sep. 12, 2024

              David Lee - "Evening Flight"

              Est: $60 - $70

              David Lee - "Evening Flight". Reproduction Print. 24 x 34. Excellent condition

              Bruce Teleky Inc.
            • Watercolor, David Lee
              Aug. 16, 2024

              Watercolor, David Lee

              Est: $300 - $500

              David Lee (Chinese/American, b. 1944), "Etude 15," watercolor on silk, signed lower right, silk: 31"h x 40.5"w, overall (with frame): 40"h x 50.25"w. Note: This lot includes a certificate of authenticity from Center Art Galleries, Honolulu, HI.

              Clars Auctions
            • DAVID LEE (Chinese, born 1944). Morning Mist, circa 1989, Limited edition lithograph numbered 49 of an edition of 300. Pencil signed a
              Aug. 08, 2024

              DAVID LEE (Chinese, born 1944). Morning Mist, circa 1989, Limited edition lithograph numbered 49 of an edition of 300. Pencil signed a

              Est: $30 - $50

              DAVID LEE (Chinese, born 1944). Morning Mist, circa 1989, Limited edition lithograph numbered 49 of an edition of 300. Pencil signed and numbered lower right hand corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 28 x 19 inches; frame: 32 x 23 inches

              Sloans & Kenyon
            • DAVID LEE (Chinese, born 1944). Morning Mist, circa 1989, Limited edition lithograph numbered 49 of an edition of 300. Pencil signed a
              Jun. 27, 2024

              DAVID LEE (Chinese, born 1944). Morning Mist, circa 1989, Limited edition lithograph numbered 49 of an edition of 300. Pencil signed a

              Est: $50 - $100

              DAVID LEE (Chinese, born 1944). Morning Mist, circa 1989, Limited edition lithograph numbered 49 of an edition of 300. Pencil signed and numbered lower right hand corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 28 x 19 inches; frame: 32 x 23 inches

              Sloans & Kenyon
            • DAVID LEE, MISTY LAKE HILLS, LITHOGRAPH
              Jun. 18, 2024

              DAVID LEE, MISTY LAKE HILLS, LITHOGRAPH

              Est: $800 - $1,000

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Misty Lake Hills Year: Circa 1980 Medium: Lithograph, signed in pencil Edition: AP Size: 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 30 x 24 inches Description: A foggy misty view over a lake in this soft landscape by David Lee. The calm soft earth colors used in this work create a captivating scene, framed as shown.

              RoGallery
            • DAVID LEE, BIRD IN TREE (14), LITHOGRAPH
              May. 17, 2024

              DAVID LEE, BIRD IN TREE (14), LITHOGRAPH

              Est: $500 - $800

              Artist: David Lee, Chinese (1944 - ) Title: Bird in Tree (14) Year: circa 1985 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 29 x 21 in. (73.66 x 53.34 cm) Description: Accentuated with soft pink blossoms, this rendering of a blue bird perched in the branches of a tree is beautiful and simple.

              RoGallery
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