Lawrence Kupferman (1909–1982)
Lawrence Kupferman is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $800. 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 Lawrence Kupferman sold in 2024 for $1,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lawrence Kupferman on OpeningBid →What is a Lawrence Kupferman work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Kupferman work is $800.
The median Lawrence Kupferman print sells for $644 across 18 lots.
The median Lawrence Kupferman work on paper sells for $1,250 across 6 lots.
The median Lawrence Kupferman painting sells for $705 across 3 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 | 26 | $644† | $1,200 | 69.2% | 2024-11-19 |
| Paintings | 4 | $705 | $1,040 | 75% | 2023-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,250 | $3,600 | 60% | 2022-07-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lawrence Kupferman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $644 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $705, record $1,040.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $394–$802† | $600† | $1,008 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $925–$2,265 | $1,250 | $3,600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,008 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $705 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lawrence Kupferman worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Kupferman work is $800. The median Lawrence Kupferman print sells for $644 across 18 lots. The median Lawrence Kupferman work on paper sells for $1,250 across 6 lots. The median Lawrence Kupferman painting sells for $705 across 3 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 Lawrence Kupferman print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Kupferman print is $644. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lawrence Kupferman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Kupferman print is $1,200.
What is the average price of a small Lawrence Kupferman print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lawrence Kupferman print (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lawrence Kupferman's auction record?
Lawrence Kupferman's auction record is $7,000, set in 2007.
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