Jan Lukas (1915–2006)
What is Jan Lukas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Jan Lukas at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $170 including buyer’s premium (middle half $111–$170, n=9). The auction record is $3,385 for Untitled (2013, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1946 | Tirage d’époque au bromure d’argent | $3,385 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Long Island Rail Road, New York, 1964 | Cartes-de-visite | $792 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Pan American, 1960 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $286 | Ader | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | La vie en plein air [baignade], 1935 | 22 épreuves argentiques d'époque | $227 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | La vie en plein air [jeunes femmes à la rivière], c. 1935-1940, 1935 | — | $227 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | La vie en plein air [champs], 1935 | Huit épreuves argentiques d'époque | $170 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | La vie en plein air [couple sur la plage], 1935 | Quatre épreuves argentiques d'époque | $170 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | La vie en plein air [gymnastique], 1935 | Neuf épreuves argentiques d'époque | $170 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | La vie en plein air [jeunes femmes à la rivière], 1935 | 12 épreuves argentiques d'époque | $170 | Ader | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | New York, c. 1950. Le cinéma pornographique de Time Square, 1950 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $115 | Ader | Feb 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $170 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $170 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Lukas is a Czech artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $170.
A work by Jan Lukas sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Lukas work is $170.
The median Jan Lukas photograph sells for $115 across 9 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 11 | $115 | $3,385 | 81.8% | 2026-10-08 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $111–$792 | $115 | $3,385 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $3,385 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,408 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Lukas worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Lukas work is $170. The median Jan Lukas photograph sells for $115 across 9 lots.
What is the average price of a Jan Lukas photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Lukas photograph is $115.
What is Jan Lukas's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Lukas photograph is $3,385.
What is Jan Lukas's auction record?
Jan Lukas's auction record is $3,385, set in 2013.
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