Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515–1586)
Lucas Cranach the Younger is a German artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $33,590. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lucas Cranach the Younger sold in 2025 for $866,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas Cranach the Younger work is $33,590.
The median Lucas Cranach the Younger painting sells for $208,563 across 10 lots.
The median Lucas Cranach the Younger print sells for $601 across 4 lots.
The median Lucas Cranach the Younger work on paper sells for $104,500 across 1 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 | 10 | $601‡ | $1,375 | 40% | 2022-11-30 |
| Paintings | 13 | $208,563‡ | $1M | 76.9% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $104,500 | $104,500 | — | 2012-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $259,369 | $1M | — | 2025-07-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucas Cranach the Younger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $601 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $208,563, record $1,028,161. A typical Lucas Cranach the Younger painting sells for around 347× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $259,369.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $31,903–$180,000‡ | $95,000‡ | $866,360 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $866,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $104,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $768‡ |
‡ 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 Younger worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas Cranach the Younger work is $33,590. The median Lucas Cranach the Younger painting sells for $208,563 across 10 lots. The median Lucas Cranach the Younger print sells for $601 across 4 lots. The median Lucas Cranach the Younger work on paper sells for $104,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lucas Cranach the Younger painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas Cranach the Younger painting is $208,563. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucas Cranach the Younger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas Cranach the Younger painting is $1,028,161.
What is Lucas Cranach the Younger's auction record?
Lucas Cranach the Younger's auction record is $1,028,161, set in 2019.
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