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# Martin Lauterburg (1891–1960)

Martin Lauterburg is a Swiss artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $304. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Martin Lauterburg sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $728 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Lauterburg work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Lauterburg work is $304.

The median Martin Lauterburg painting sells for $497 across 58 lots.

The median Martin Lauterburg work on paper sells for $62 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Lauterburg paintings typically sell for $300–$1,215 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Martin Lauterburg paintings typically sell for $94–$527 (the middle half of 25 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 | 96 | $497† | $9,135† | 60.4% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $62† | $367† | 40.9% | 2022-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,500† | $9,135† | — | 2018-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $94–$527† | $241† | $858† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $300–$1,215† | $703† | $2,030† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $22–$125† | $116† | $223† |

† 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 | 2018 | $9,135† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,030† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $367† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $223† |

† 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 Martin Lauterburg worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Lauterburg work is $304. The median Martin Lauterburg painting sells for $497 across 58 lots. The median Martin Lauterburg work on paper sells for $62 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Lauterburg paintings typically sell for $300–$1,215 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Martin Lauterburg paintings typically sell for $94–$527 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Martin Lauterburg painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Lauterburg painting is $497. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Martin Lauterburg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Lauterburg painting is $9,135. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,135 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Martin Lauterburg work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Lauterburg work on paper is $62. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Martin Lauterburg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Lauterburg work on paper is $367. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $367 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Martin Lauterburg painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Lauterburg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Martin Lauterburg painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Lauterburg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Martin Lauterburg's auction record?

Martin Lauterburg's auction record is $9,135, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,135 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Lauterburg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lauterburg-martin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.