Lars Pirak (1932–2008)
Lars Pirak is an artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $398. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lars Pirak sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $611 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lars Pirak on OpeningBid →What is a Lars Pirak work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Pirak work is $398.
The median Lars Pirak print sells for $132 across 110 lots.
The median Lars Pirak painting sells for $798 across 47 lots.
The median Lars Pirak work on paper sells for $423 across 43 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lars Pirak prints typically sell for $51–$158 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Pirak prints typically sell for $124–$243 (the middle half of 45 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 | 113 | $132‡ | $1,209‡ | 97.3% | 2026-08-01 |
| Paintings | 49 | $798‡ | $4,503‡ | 95.9% | 2026-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $423‡ | $1,465‡ | 93.5% | 2026-08-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $225‡ | $698‡ | — | 2026-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $1,905‡ | $4,503‡ | — | 2026-09-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lars Pirak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (113 lots) median $132 with 97.3% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $798, record $4,503. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lars Pirak painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $1,905.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $51–$158‡ | $95‡ | $1,209‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $124–$243‡ | $168‡ | $888‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $323–$740‡ | $504‡ | $1,182‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $770–$1,387‡ | $1,025‡ | $4,503‡ |
‡ 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) | 34 | $233–$558‡ | $325‡ | $702‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $706–$1,046‡ | $789‡ | $1,465‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $190–$523‡ | $198‡ | $698‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $4,503‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,525‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,465‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,209‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,129‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $888‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $698‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $581‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lars Pirak worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Pirak work is $398. The median Lars Pirak print sells for $132 across 110 lots. The median Lars Pirak painting sells for $798 across 47 lots. The median Lars Pirak work on paper sells for $423 across 43 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lars Pirak prints typically sell for $51–$158 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Pirak prints typically sell for $124–$243 (the middle half of 45 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 Lars Pirak print?
Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Pirak print is $132. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Pirak's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Pirak print is $1,209. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lars Pirak painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Pirak painting is $798. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Pirak's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Pirak painting is $4,503. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lars Pirak work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Pirak work on paper is $423. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Pirak's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Pirak work on paper is $1,465. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Lars Pirak print?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lars Pirak print (small (under 50 cm)) is $95, 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 Lars Pirak print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lars Pirak print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Pirak's auction record?
Lars Pirak's auction record is $4,503, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Lars Pirak record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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