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# Kamil Lhoták (1912–1990)

Kamil Lhoták is a Czech artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $34,129. 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 Kamil Lhoták is recorded as sold in 2026 for $52,748; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Kamil Lhoták works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kamil Lhoták work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kamil Lhoták work is $34,129.

The median Kamil Lhoták painting sells for $36,874 across 66 lots.

The median Kamil Lhoták work on paper sells for $7,055 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kamil Lhoták paintings typically sell for $20,032–$40,060 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Kamil Lhoták paintings typically sell for $43,935–$115,207 (the middle half of 20 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 | 68 | $36,874‡ | $171,285‡ | 97.1% | 2025-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,055‡ | $14,254‡ | — | 2025-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $118,922‡ | $262,614‡ | — | 2024-05-26 |

‡ 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) | 33 | $20,032–$40,060‡ | $32,154‡ | $64,392‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $43,935–$115,207‡ | $76,737‡ | $171,285‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $22,107–$50,342‡ | $43,140‡ | $118,912‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $171,285‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $155,499‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $14,254‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,376‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Kamil Lhoták worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kamil Lhoták work is $34,129. The median Kamil Lhoták painting sells for $36,874 across 66 lots. The median Kamil Lhoták work on paper sells for $7,055 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kamil Lhoták paintings typically sell for $20,032–$40,060 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kamil Lhoták paintings typically sell for $43,935–$115,207 (the middle half of 20 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 Kamil Lhoták painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kamil Lhoták painting is $36,874. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kamil Lhoták's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kamil Lhoták painting is $171,285. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Kamil Lhoták painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kamil Lhoták painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $32,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Kamil Lhoták painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kamil Lhoták painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $76,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kamil Lhoták's auction record?

Kamil Lhoták's auction record is $262,614, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Kamil Lhoták auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kamil-lhotak (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.