Claude Lorrain (1604–1682)
Claude Lorrain is a French artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,162. 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 Claude Lorrain sold in 2026 for $2,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Lorrain work is $1,162.
The median Claude Lorrain print sells for $1,099 across 104 lots.
The median Claude Lorrain painting sells for $2,758 across 24 lots.
The median Claude Lorrain work on paper sells for $433 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Claude Lorrain prints typically sell for $557–$2,376 (the middle half of 99 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 | 144 | $1,099†‡ | $15,605 | 72.2% | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 36 | $2,758†‡ | $108,342 | 66.7% | 2025-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $433‡ | $518‡ | 66.7% | 2019-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $12,483‡ | $108,342 | — | 2023-06-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Claude Lorrain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (144 lots) median $1,099 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $2,758, record $108,342. A typical Claude Lorrain painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $12,483.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $557–$2,376†‡ | $1,099†‡ | $15,605 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,550–$3,610†‡ | $2,412†‡ | $108,342 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,011–$7,493†‡ | $4,000†‡ | $30,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $108,342 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $30,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $15,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $12,483‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $518‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $347 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Claude Lorrain worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Lorrain work is $1,162. The median Claude Lorrain print sells for $1,099 across 104 lots. The median Claude Lorrain painting sells for $2,758 across 24 lots. The median Claude Lorrain work on paper sells for $433 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Claude Lorrain prints typically sell for $557–$2,376 (the middle half of 99 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 Claude Lorrain print?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lorrain print is $1,099. 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 Claude Lorrain's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Lorrain print is $15,605.
What is the average price of a Claude Lorrain painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lorrain painting is $2,758. 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 Claude Lorrain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Lorrain painting is $108,342.
What is the average price of a small Claude Lorrain print?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Claude Lorrain print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,099, 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 the average price of a medium Claude Lorrain painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claude Lorrain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,412, 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 Claude Lorrain's auction record?
Claude Lorrain's auction record is $108,342, set in 2023.
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