Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553)
Lucas Cranach the Elder is a German artist with 259 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,002. 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 Lucas Cranach the Elder sold in 2026 for $76,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas Cranach the Elder work is $3,002.
The median Lucas Cranach the Elder print sells for $2,556 across 110 lots.
The median Lucas Cranach the Elder painting sells for $32,193 across 32 lots.
The median Lucas Cranach the Elder sculpture sells for $3,960 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lucas Cranach the Elder prints typically sell for $907–$6,774 (the middle half of 109 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 | 154 | $2,556‡ | $76,500 | 71.4% | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 39 | $32,193†‡ | $11.3M | 82.1% | 2026-04-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,960‡ | $4,836‡ | 66.7% | 2015-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $554,777‡ | $11.3M | — | 2024-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucas Cranach the Elder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (154 lots) median $2,556 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $32,193, record $11,279,877. A typical Lucas Cranach the Elder painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $554,777.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $907–$6,774‡ | $2,517‡ | $76,500 |
‡ 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) | 13 | $15,120–$352,800‡ | $28,108‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,500–$42,705†‡ | $9,116†‡ | $1.2M |
† 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 | 2022 | $11.3M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1.8M |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $76,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $59,854 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $4,836‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3,085‡ |
‡ 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 Cranach the Elder worth?
Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas Cranach the Elder work is $3,002. The median Lucas Cranach the Elder print sells for $2,556 across 110 lots. The median Lucas Cranach the Elder painting sells for $32,193 across 32 lots. The median Lucas Cranach the Elder sculpture sells for $3,960 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lucas Cranach the Elder prints typically sell for $907–$6,774 (the middle half of 109 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 Lucas Cranach the Elder print?
Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas Cranach the Elder print is $2,556. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucas Cranach the Elder's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas Cranach the Elder print is $76,500.
What is the average price of a Lucas Cranach the Elder painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas Cranach the Elder painting is $32,193. 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 Lucas Cranach the Elder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas Cranach the Elder painting is $11,279,877.
What is the average price of a small Lucas Cranach the Elder print?
Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucas Cranach the Elder print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,517, 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 Lucas Cranach the Elder painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucas Cranach the Elder painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $28,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucas Cranach the Elder's auction record?
Lucas Cranach the Elder's auction record is $11,279,877, set in 2022.
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