Albert Lynch (1860–1950)
What is Albert Lynch’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Albert Lynch at 27 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,044–$21,000, n=6). The auction record is $87,577 for Springtime (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springtime, 1851 | Oil paint | $87,577 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 2 | Beautiful Betty, 1851 | Oil paint | $44,403 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 3 | Eternal sunshine, 1851 | Oil paint | $44,168 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | L'heure du thé, 1851 | Oil paint | $40,444 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 5 | A young beauty, 1851 | Oil paint | $40,076 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 6 | Peinture tête de femme | Oil on panel | $39,621 | Christie's | Jan 2011 |
| 7 | The Morning Walk, 1851 | Oil paint | $35,850 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 8 | A Young Beauty in a Green Hat, 1851 | Painting | $28,800 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 9 | A young beauty, 1851 | Oil paint | $27,882 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Albert Lynch (1851-1900 Peruvian) | Oil on canvas | $22,800 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $14,642 |
| Other | 8 | $2,269 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,115 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $14,116 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,847 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Lynch is a French artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $10,000. 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 Albert Lynch sold in 2025 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Lynch work is $10,000.
The median Albert Lynch painting sells for $13,750 across 39 lots.
The median Albert Lynch work on paper sells for $817 across 8 lots.
The median Albert Lynch print sells for $316 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Lynch paintings typically sell for $5,461–$22,500 (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 | 2 | $316 | $397 | — | 2022-03-29 |
| Paintings | 46 | $13,750†‡ | $87,577 | 84.8% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $817 | $10,571 | 88.9% | 2024-03-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $74 | $74 | — | 2022-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $44,285 | $87,577 | — | 2008-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Lynch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $316. Paintings (46 lots) median $13,750, record $87,577. A typical Albert Lynch painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $44,285.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $15,647–$26,400‡ | $17,981‡ | $39,621 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $5,461–$22,500†‡ | $12,162†‡ | $44,403 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $719–$1,101 | $774 | $2,353 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $87,577 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $44,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,353 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $234 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $74 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Lynch worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Lynch work is $10,000. The median Albert Lynch painting sells for $13,750 across 39 lots. The median Albert Lynch work on paper sells for $817 across 8 lots. The median Albert Lynch print sells for $316 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Lynch paintings typically sell for $5,461–$22,500 (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 Albert Lynch painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Lynch painting is $13,750. 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 Albert Lynch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Lynch painting is $87,577.
What is the average price of a medium Albert Lynch painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Lynch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,162, 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 Albert Lynch's auction record?
Albert Lynch's auction record is $87,577, set in 2008.
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