> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-lugg · updated 2026-11-02

# Jack Lugg (1924–2013)

## What is Jack Lugg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Jack Lugg at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $209 including buyer’s premium (middle half $177–$710, n=5). The auction record is $1,050 for Moon Over Africa (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon Over Africa, 1969 | Oil on board | $1,050 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Farmyard Fables, 1990 | Oil on board | $710 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Country Wedding | Watercolour and oil on paper laid down on board | $209 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | The Grid of Life, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $177 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Jack Lugg (South Africa, 1914 - 2013), Figures and Cattle, 1968 | Oil on paper | $19 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Lugg is a South African artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $209. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Lugg sold in 2026 for $710, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Lugg work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Lugg work is $209.

The median Jack Lugg painting sells for $209 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $209 | $1,050 | — | 2026-06-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,679 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,050 |

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 Jack Lugg worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Lugg work is $209. The median Jack Lugg painting sells for $209 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Lugg's auction record?

Jack Lugg's auction record is $1,050, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jack Lugg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-lugg (updated 2026-11-02).

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.