Loretta Lux (b. 1969)
What is Loretta Lux’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Loretta Lux at 20 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,468–$5,084, n=8). The auction record is $49,849 for Girl with a Teddy Bear (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl with a Teddy Bear, 2001 | Ilfochrome print mounted on Sintra | $49,849 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Hidden Rooms I and Hidden Rooms 2, 2001 | Chrome | $31,200 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | The Drummer, 2004 | Dye destruction print | $21,326 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 4 | Study of a Boy 1, 2002 | Dye destruction print | $18,750 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | The Red Ball 2, 2000 | Dye bleach print | $18,229 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 6 | At the Window | Dye destruction print | $16,380 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marianne, 2004 | Ilfochrome print | $45,600 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | Paulin, 2002 | Dye-bleach print | $30,000 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 3 | Paulin, 2002 | Dye-bleach print | $18,750 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Study of a Boy, 2002 | Dye destruction print | $16,250 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 81 | $6,300 |
| Photographs | 43 | $5,099 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $6,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $5,292 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Loretta Lux is a German artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,149. 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 Loretta Lux sold in 2025 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Loretta Lux on OpeningBid →What is a Loretta Lux work worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Loretta Lux work is $6,149.
The median Loretta Lux photograph sells for $5,715 across 87 lots.
The median Loretta Lux print sells for $5,870 across 30 lots.
The median Loretta Lux work on paper sells for $5,384 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Loretta Lux photographs typically sell for $4,401–$9,572 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Loretta Lux prints typically sell for $3,562–$14,563 (the middle half of 22 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 | 33 | $5,870†‡ | $54,126 | 90.9% | 2023-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $5,384 | $15,000 | 72.7% | 2024-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $13,986 | $26,400 | — | 2023-12-18 |
| Photography | 122 | $5,715‡ | $45,600 | 71.3% | 2026-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $36,826 | $54,126 | — | 2010-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $3,562–$14,563† | $4,913† | $42,453 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,852–$34,962‡ | $19,707‡ | $54,126 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,474–$9,786 | $5,384 | $15,000 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $4,401–$9,572‡ | $5,599‡ | $28,168 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $4,436–$9,531 | $6,174 | $45,600 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $54,126 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $49,849 |
| Photography | 2005 | $45,600 |
| Photography | 2007 | $28,168 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $26,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $15,385 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,592 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Loretta Lux worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Loretta Lux work is $6,149. The median Loretta Lux photograph sells for $5,715 across 87 lots. The median Loretta Lux print sells for $5,870 across 30 lots. The median Loretta Lux work on paper sells for $5,384 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Loretta Lux photographs typically sell for $4,401–$9,572 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Loretta Lux prints typically sell for $3,562–$14,563 (the middle half of 22 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 Loretta Lux photograph?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loretta Lux photograph is $5,715. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Loretta Lux's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loretta Lux photograph is $45,600.
What is the average price of a Loretta Lux print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loretta Lux print is $5,870. 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 Loretta Lux's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loretta Lux print is $54,126.
What is the average price of a Loretta Lux work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loretta Lux work on paper is $5,384.
What is Loretta Lux's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loretta Lux work on paper is $15,000.
What is the average price of a small Loretta Lux photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Loretta Lux photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Loretta Lux print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Loretta Lux print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Loretta Lux's auction record?
Loretta Lux's auction record is $54,126, set in 2009.
See the full Loretta Lux record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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