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# Dan Lutz (1906–1978)

Dan Lutz is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $818.

A work by Dan Lutz sold in 2018 for $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dan Lutz work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Lutz work is $818.

The median Dan Lutz painting sells for $918 across 12 lots.

The median Dan Lutz work on paper sells for $556 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $918 | $6,125 | 60% | 2025-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $556 | $812 | — | 2024-01-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $620–$2,138 | $1,325 | $6,125 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,125 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,813 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $812 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $635 |

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 Dan Lutz worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Lutz work is $818. The median Dan Lutz painting sells for $918 across 12 lots. The median Dan Lutz work on paper sells for $556 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Dan Lutz painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Lutz painting is $918.

### What is Dan Lutz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Lutz painting is $6,125.

### What is the average price of a medium Dan Lutz painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dan Lutz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dan Lutz's auction record?

Dan Lutz's auction record is $9,200, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dan Lutz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-lutz (updated 2026-11-01).

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.