> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lesser-ury · updated 2026-11-02

# Lesser Ury (1861–1931)

## What is Lesser Ury’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 378 auction results for Lesser Ury at 27 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,164 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,561–$70,830, n=16). The auction record is $674,500 for Am Kurfürstendamm (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Am Kurfürstendamm, 1910 | Oil paint | $674,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Dame und Herr, Unter den Linden (Lady and Gentleman, Unter den Linden), 1889 | Oil paint | $531,583 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Brandenburger Tor vom Pariser Platz aus gesehen, 1928 | Pastel on board | $401,558 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Alexanderplatz, Berlin, 1915 | Pastel on card | $330,086 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Kurfürstendamm bei Nacht (am Zoo), 1927 | Öl auf Leinwand | $313,885 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Galerie im Café Vaterland am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 1861 | Oil paint | $250,968 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 7 | Mutter mit Kind auf einer Strassenkreuzung, 1915 | Oil paint | $246,998 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Dame und Herr im Restaurant, 1861 | Wool | $237,573 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 9 | Berliner Straße im Sonnenschein (Allee im Tiergarten), 1920s | Oil on canvas | $226,220 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Tiergartenstraße, Berlin, 1927 | Pastel on cardboard | $206,313 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $38,829 |
| Works on paper | 77 | $24,862 |
| Other | 21 | $23,847 |
| Prints | 33 | $1,200 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $47,315 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $14,085 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 378 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lesser Ury is a German artist with 510 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,171. 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 Lesser Ury sold in 2026 for $36,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Lesser Ury works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lesser Ury work worth?

Across 375 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lesser Ury work is $5,171.

The median Lesser Ury print sells for $1,319 across 168 lots.

The median Lesser Ury work on paper sells for $21,240 across 131 lots.

The median Lesser Ury painting sells for $38,573 across 58 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lesser Ury prints typically sell for $733–$1,921 (the middle half of 164 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Lesser Ury work on papers typically sell for $11,081–$38,064 (the middle half of 75 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 | 216 | $1,319†‡ | $9,014‡ | 77.8% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 82 | $38,573‡ | $674,500 | 70.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 160 | $21,240†‡ | $401,558 | 81.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $192,537‡ | $674,500 | — | 2025-02-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Lesser Ury's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (216 lots) median $1,319 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (82 lots) median $38,573, record $674,500. A typical Lesser Ury painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $192,537.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 164 | $733–$1,921†‡ | $1,318†‡ | $6,000‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $22,202–$43,724‡ | $31,500‡ | $313,885 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $28,983–$130,421‡ | $55,890‡ | $674,500 |

‡ 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) | 75 | $11,081–$38,064†‡ | $18,761†‡ | $330,086 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $12,095–$50,906‡ | $26,468‡ | $401,558 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2010 | $674,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $531,583 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $401,558 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $330,086 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $9,014‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $6,000‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Lesser Ury worth?

Across 375 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lesser Ury work is $5,171. The median Lesser Ury print sells for $1,319 across 168 lots. The median Lesser Ury work on paper sells for $21,240 across 131 lots. The median Lesser Ury painting sells for $38,573 across 58 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lesser Ury prints typically sell for $733–$1,921 (the middle half of 164 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lesser Ury work on papers typically sell for $11,081–$38,064 (the middle half of 75 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 Lesser Ury print?

Based on 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lesser Ury print is $1,319. 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 Lesser Ury's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lesser Ury print is $9,014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Lesser Ury work on paper?

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lesser Ury work on paper is $21,240. 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 Lesser Ury's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lesser Ury work on paper is $401,558.

### What is the average price of a Lesser Ury painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lesser Ury painting is $38,573. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lesser Ury's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lesser Ury painting is $674,500.

### What is the average price of a small Lesser Ury print?

Based on 164 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lesser Ury print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,318, 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 small Lesser Ury work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lesser Ury work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,761, 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 Lesser Ury's auction record?

Lesser Ury's auction record is $674,500, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lesser Ury auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lesser-ury (updated 2026-11-02).

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.