Lenz Klotz (1925–2025)
Lenz Klotz is a Swiss artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $463. 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 Lenz Klotz sold in 2026 for $1,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lenz Klotz on OpeningBid →What is a Lenz Klotz work worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lenz Klotz work is $463.
The median Lenz Klotz print sells for $160 across 55 lots.
The median Lenz Klotz painting sells for $5,618 across 25 lots.
The median Lenz Klotz work on paper sells for $2,166 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lenz Klotz prints typically sell for $103–$243 (the middle half of 31 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 | 81 | $160†‡ | $2,610 | 67.9% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 27 | $5,618†‡ | $14,328 | 92.6% | 2023-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,166† | $7,576† | 84.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,009† | $15,849 | — | 2022-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lenz Klotz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (81 lots) median $160 with 67.9% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $5,618, record $14,328. A typical Lenz Klotz painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,009.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $98–$160† | $117† | $500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $103–$243†‡ | $160†‡ | $2,610 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $3,947–$6,132†‡ | $5,304†‡ | $14,009† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,284–$9,468† | $7,318† | $14,328 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,934–$2,881† | $2,404† | $3,427† |
† 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 | 2022 | $14,328 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $14,009† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $7,576† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,427† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,581‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Lenz Klotz worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lenz Klotz work is $463. The median Lenz Klotz print sells for $160 across 55 lots. The median Lenz Klotz painting sells for $5,618 across 25 lots. The median Lenz Klotz work on paper sells for $2,166 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lenz Klotz prints typically sell for $103–$243 (the middle half of 31 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 Lenz Klotz print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lenz Klotz print is $160. 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 Lenz Klotz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lenz Klotz print is $2,610.
What is the average price of a Lenz Klotz painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lenz Klotz painting is $5,618. 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 Lenz Klotz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lenz Klotz painting is $14,328.
What is the average price of a Lenz Klotz work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lenz Klotz work on paper is $2,166. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lenz Klotz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lenz Klotz work on paper is $7,576. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,576 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Lenz Klotz print?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lenz Klotz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Lenz Klotz painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lenz Klotz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Lenz Klotz's auction record?
Lenz Klotz's auction record is $15,849, set in 2008.
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