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Art like Bae Lee: original contemporary works to collect

Bae Lee (1956) ranks #107 in the Artprice 2023 contemporary art market report — among the world's most sought-after living artists. An original Bae Lee is out of reach for most collectors, but you can collect original contemporary works in a kindred spirit at L'Original.

Bae Lee — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
Bae Lee — KBBY2019Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Bae Lee — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
Bae Lee — Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han)Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Bae Lee — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
Bae Lee — Marie Claire KoreaWikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Bae Lee — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
Bae Lee — Marie Claire KoreaWikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

The contemporary spirit

Today's most collected contemporary artists span styles and media, but they share one thing: a distinctive voice that the market has recognised. The good news for collectors is that the same spirit is alive in original works by living artists you can actually acquire.

Collecting contemporary art

When you collect by affinity rather than by name, you buy the work, not the autograph. Favour original pieces with a clear voice, ask about medium, size, year and provenance, and choose what you'll happily live with — that's how lasting collections are built.

Collect originals in this spirit at L'Original

You'll likely never own a Bae Lee — but L'Original lets you collect original contemporary works by living artists who share that sensibility. Browse the collection, meet the artists we represent, and let PickArt match you with your favourite.

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Dorian Verdier — Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art

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Dorian Verdier

Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art

Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bae Lee so collected?

Bae Lee ranks #107 among contemporary artists by auction turnover in the Artprice 2023 report, reflecting strong, sustained international demand for a highly recognisable body of work.

Where can I find art in the style of Bae Lee?

On L'Original — explore original contemporary works by living artists in a kindred spirit, and let PickArt find your closest match.

How do I start collecting art like Bae Lee?

Start from what you love, set a budget, and favour original works with clear provenance over mass-market prints. On L'Original, PickArt guides you in a few swipes to living artists and original pieces in this spirit — a confident, advised first step.

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