Claude Lorrain (1600–1682)
Claude Lorrain is a French artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,637. 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 $2,797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Lorrain work is $1,637.
The median Claude Lorrain painting sells for $2,336 across 53 lots.
The median Claude Lorrain print sells for $254 across 33 lots.
The median Claude Lorrain work on paper sells for $881 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Lorrain paintings typically sell for $981–$3,164 (the middle half of 28 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 | 53 | $254†‡ | $2,381 | 62.3% | 2026-05-23 |
| Paintings | 67 | $2,336†‡ | $16,041 | 79.1% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $881†‡ | $9.7M | 85% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $33,484‡ | $9.7M | — | 2024-11-27 |
† 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 (53 lots) median $254 with 62.3% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $2,336, record $16,041. A typical Claude Lorrain painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $33,484.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $165–$740†‡ | $254†‡ | $1,906 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $105–$312†‡ | $230†‡ | $690 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,380–$2,565†‡ | $1,942†‡ | $5,485† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $981–$3,164†‡ | $1,707†‡ | $16,041 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,593–$7,528†‡ | $4,927†‡ | $15,120 |
† 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) | 15 | $493–$9,490†‡ | $881†‡ | $9.7M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $9.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $71,122 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $16,041 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $15,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,381 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,305 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Claude Lorrain worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Lorrain work is $1,637. The median Claude Lorrain painting sells for $2,336 across 53 lots. The median Claude Lorrain print sells for $254 across 33 lots. The median Claude Lorrain work on paper sells for $881 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Lorrain paintings typically sell for $981–$3,164 (the middle half of 28 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 painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lorrain painting is $2,336. 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 $16,041.
What is the average price of a Claude Lorrain print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lorrain print is $254. 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 $2,381.
What is the average price of a Claude Lorrain work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lorrain work on paper is $881. 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 work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Lorrain work on paper is $9,692,920.
What is the average price of a medium Claude Lorrain painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claude Lorrain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,707, 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 small Claude Lorrain print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Claude Lorrain print (small (under 50 cm)) is $254, 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 $9,692,920, set in 2013.
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