Carl Friedrich Lessing (1808–1880)
Carl Friedrich Lessing is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,858. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Friedrich Lessing sold in 2022 for $5,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Friedrich Lessing on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Friedrich Lessing work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Friedrich Lessing work is $2,858.
The median Carl Friedrich Lessing painting sells for $3,507 across 7 lots.
The median Carl Friedrich Lessing work on paper sells for $1,242 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $3,507† | $27,840 | 70% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,242† | $2,539 | — | 2025-05-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,667–$3,507† | $3,050† | $5,289 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,840 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $13,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,539 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,242 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Friedrich Lessing worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Friedrich Lessing work is $2,858. The median Carl Friedrich Lessing painting sells for $3,507 across 7 lots. The median Carl Friedrich Lessing work on paper sells for $1,242 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Friedrich Lessing's auction record?
Carl Friedrich Lessing's auction record is $27,840, set in 2020.
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