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# Lauritz Hartz (1903–1987)

Lauritz Hartz is a Danish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,892. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lauritz Hartz sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $4,420 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lauritz Hartz work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lauritz Hartz work is $3,892.

The median Lauritz Hartz painting sells for $3,946 across 24 lots.

The median Lauritz Hartz work on paper sells for $179 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lauritz Hartz paintings typically sell for $3,372–$5,821 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 28 | $3,946† | $15,000† | 85.7% | 2012-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $179† | $228† | 75% | 2010-10-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,372–$5,821† | $4,000† | $15,000† |

† 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 | 1997 | $15,000† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,630† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $228† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $179 |

† 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 Lauritz Hartz worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lauritz Hartz work is $3,892. The median Lauritz Hartz painting sells for $3,946 across 24 lots. The median Lauritz Hartz work on paper sells for $179 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lauritz Hartz paintings typically sell for $3,372–$5,821 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lauritz Hartz painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lauritz Hartz painting is $3,946. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lauritz Hartz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lauritz Hartz painting is $15,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Lauritz Hartz painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lauritz Hartz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lauritz Hartz's auction record?

Lauritz Hartz's auction record is $15,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lauritz Hartz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lauritz-hartz (updated 2026-11-01).

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.