> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-lucas · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Lucas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-lucas (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.