David Lucas (1802–1881)
David Lucas is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $535. 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 Lucas sold in 2023 for $559, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Lucas on OpeningBid →What is a David Lucas work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lucas work is $535.
The median David Lucas print sells for $266 across 41 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Lucas prints typically sell for $62–$360 (the middle half of 21 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 | 57 | $266†‡ | $16,250 | 71.9% | 2025-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,410 | $16,250 | — | 2019-05-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $62–$360†‡ | $167†‡ | $1,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $135–$1,132†‡ | $814†‡ | $7,410 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $7,410 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Lucas worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lucas work is $535. The median David Lucas print sells for $266 across 41 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Lucas prints typically sell for $62–$360 (the middle half of 21 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 Lucas print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lucas print is $266. 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 Lucas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lucas print is $16,250.
What is the average price of a small David Lucas print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Lucas print (small (under 50 cm)) is $167, 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 David Lucas print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Lucas print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $814, 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 Lucas's auction record?
David Lucas's auction record is $16,250, set in 2013.
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