Lee Godie - Drawing on paper

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	94
Estimate	2,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Auction	August Fine Art Auction and Consignment Sales
Date	August 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.

1. Artist: Lee Godie Technique: Drawing on paper Condition: Good overall condition Category: Private collection 2. A beautiful drawing on paper by Lee Godie. The work measures (11 5/8 x 9 1/4) and belongs to a private collection. This work embodies an artistic style reminiscent of Lee Godie's. She was an American self-taught artist who worked in Chicago from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. She was a prolific artist, known for her paintings and modified photographs, which are exhibited in galleries and museums such as the Hayward Gallery in London and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. She is often considered Chicago's most collected artist. 3. For further information regarding certification, provenance, or any questions about this piece or other items, please feel free to contact us 24/7. You can contact us via email through the Hibid platform. There is a secondary market for uncatalogued paintings like this one, which explains the lower estimated and selling prices compared to paintings by catalogued artists. Please see the final image for price comparisons. This will provide you with valuable market value information and context to assess the worth of this exceptional painting. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance understanding comparable prices, please do not hesitate to contact us via email. We are here to help and provide any additional information you may need. 4. Condition: If you are a prospective buyer interested in this item and wish to bid, please wait and continue bidding. Do not bid if you are unsure you can pay at the end of the auction. The artwork is in excellent condition, including the frame, and shows no signs of breakage or damage. Some frames have been retouched, cleaned, and, where deemed necessary, replaced. It is sold "as is," and we recommend that you refer to the photographs as an integral part of the item description. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not necessarily guarantee its excellent condition. It is essential to understand that all items in this catalog are sold in the artist's original style. "In the artist's style" indicates that the piece is not listed in the artist's documented catalogue and may have been painted by the artist or by someone else inspired by their style. The provenance of this piece is uncertain. While some items may include certifications from independent art appraisers, if you have any questions regarding the certification of a specific piece in this catalog, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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