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# 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.

## What is a David Lan-Bar work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Lan-Bar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-lan-bar (updated 2026-11-03).

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.