Lucas (1472–1553)
Lucas is a German artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,566. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lucas sold in 2026 for $15,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lucas on OpeningBid →What is a Lucas work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas work is $3,566.
The median Lucas print sells for $2,391 across 24 lots.
The median Lucas painting sells for $16,905 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lucas prints typically sell for $1,637–$4,146 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $2,391‡ | $15,079 | 70.6% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 23 | $16,905‡ | $1.1M‡ | 69.6% | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $590,595‡ | $1.1M‡ | — | 2024-09-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $2,391 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $16,905, record $1,115,751. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lucas painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $590,595.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,637–$4,146‡ | $2,182‡ | $15,079 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $9,140–$124,039‡ | $38,482‡ | $1.1M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,777–$21,712‡ | $4,898‡ | $39,715‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $1.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $872,793‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $15,079 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $10,611‡ |
‡ 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 Lucas worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas work is $3,566. The median Lucas print sells for $2,391 across 24 lots. The median Lucas painting sells for $16,905 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lucas prints typically sell for $1,637–$4,146 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lucas print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas print is $2,391. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas print is $15,079.
What is the average price of a Lucas painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas painting is $16,905. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas painting is $1,115,751. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Lucas print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucas print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucas's auction record?
Lucas's auction record is $1,115,751, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Lucas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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