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# Albert Lynch (1860–1950)

## What is Albert Lynch’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $14,642 |
| Other | 8 | $2,269 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,115 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Albert Lynch work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Albert Lynch work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Lynch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-lynch (updated 2026-11-02).

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.