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

# Janus LaCour (1837–1909)

Janus LaCour is a Danish artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,083. 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 Janus LaCour is recorded as sold in 2024 for $6,089; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Janus LaCour work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janus LaCour work is $4,083.

The median Janus LaCour painting sells for $4,188 across 109 lots.

The median Janus LaCour work on paper sells for $562 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Janus LaCour paintings typically sell for $3,858–$9,542 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Janus LaCour paintings typically sell for $1,166–$2,995 (the middle half of 35 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 | 161 | $4,188†‡ | $38,000† | 67.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $562† | $1,314 | 83.3% | 2011-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $23,500† | $38,000† | — | 1997-12-02 |

† 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) | 35 | $1,166–$2,995†‡ | $1,383†‡ | $11,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $3,858–$9,542†‡ | $6,500†‡ | $27,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $14,037–$22,000† | $17,166† | $38,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $383–$639† | $562† | $1,314 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $38,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $28,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $639† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Janus LaCour worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janus LaCour work is $4,083. The median Janus LaCour painting sells for $4,188 across 109 lots. The median Janus LaCour work on paper sells for $562 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Janus LaCour paintings typically sell for $3,858–$9,542 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Janus LaCour paintings typically sell for $1,166–$2,995 (the middle half of 35 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 Janus LaCour painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janus LaCour painting is $4,188. 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 Janus LaCour's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janus LaCour painting is $38,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Janus LaCour painting?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janus LaCour painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,500, 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 small Janus LaCour painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Janus LaCour painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,383, 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 Janus LaCour's auction record?

Janus LaCour's auction record is $38,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Janus LaCour auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janus-lacour (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.