David Lan-Bar (1912–1987)
David Lan-Bar is a Polish artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $253. 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 David Lan-Bar sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $260 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lan-Bar work is $253.
The median David Lan-Bar work on paper sells for $116 across 39 lots.
The median David Lan-Bar painting sells for $316 across 38 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Lan-Bar work on papers typically sell for $29–$261 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) David Lan-Bar paintings typically sell for $221–$701 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $316†‡ | $2,970 | — | 2026-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $116 | $569 | 92.9% | 2024-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,252 | $2,970 | — | 2021-11-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $203–$275‡ | $260‡ | $354 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $221–$701†‡ | $386†‡ | $2,970 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $29–$261 | $116 | $569 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,970 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,432 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $569 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $494 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Lan-Bar worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lan-Bar work is $253. The median David Lan-Bar work on paper sells for $116 across 39 lots. The median David Lan-Bar painting sells for $316 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Lan-Bar work on papers typically sell for $29–$261 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Lan-Bar paintings typically sell for $221–$701 (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 David Lan-Bar work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lan-Bar work on paper is $116.
What is David Lan-Bar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lan-Bar work on paper is $569.
What is the average price of a David Lan-Bar painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lan-Bar painting is $316. 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 David Lan-Bar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lan-Bar painting is $2,970.
What is the average price of a medium David Lan-Bar work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Lan-Bar work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium David Lan-Bar painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Lan-Bar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $386, 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 David Lan-Bar's auction record?
David Lan-Bar's auction record is $2,970, set in 2021.
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