Lucas van Leyden (1484–1533)
What is Lucas van Leyden’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 577 auction results for Lucas van Leyden at 41 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,555 including buyer’s premium (middle half $951–$2,040, n=25). The auction record is $81,900 for Abraham and Isaac (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham and Isaac, 1517 | On laid paper, watermark Small Shield with one Fleur-de-lys and Cross (New Hollstein 2b) | $81,900 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Self Portrait in a Cap and Scarf with the Face Dark: Bust, 1633 | Etching | $65,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | The Virgin and Child with two Angels, 1523 | Engraving | $52,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 4 | The Dance of Saint Mary Magdalene, 1519 | On laid paper, watermark Gothic P (New Hollstein 6c) | $40,320 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | The Dance of Mary Magdalene, 1519 | Engraving | $40,000 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 6 | Golgotha, 1517 | Engraved copper plate | $29,203 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 7 | Ecce Homo | Engraving | $26,457 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | The Poet Virgil suspended in a Basket, 1514 | On laid paper, watermark Crowned Jug with two Handles (New Hollstein 5 | $23,925 | Christie's | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | The Raising of Lazarus, circa 1508 | Engraving | $22,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Die Auferweckung des Lazarus, 1508 | Kupferstich auf feinem Bütten | $20,525 | Karl & Faber | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 253 | $2,040 |
| Other | 15 | $1,476 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 249 | $2,040 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 577 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Lucas van Leyden is a Netherlandish artist with 740 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,405. 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 van Leyden sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lucas van Leyden on OpeningBid →What is a Lucas van Leyden work worth?
Across 573 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas van Leyden work is $1,405.
The median Lucas van Leyden print sells for $1,397 across 541 lots.
The median Lucas van Leyden painting sells for $6,769 across 5 lots.
The median Lucas van Leyden work on paper sells for $4,908 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lucas van Leyden prints typically sell for $820–$2,517 (the middle half of 507 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 | 659 | $1,397†‡ | $81,900 | 82.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $6,769‡ | $44,098‡ | 83.3% | 2023-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,908 | $11.5M | — | 2024-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $20,000‡ | $11.5M | — | 2024-11-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucas van Leyden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (659 lots) median $1,397 with 82.1% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $6,769, record $44,098. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lucas van Leyden painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $20,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 507 | $820–$2,517†‡ | $1,397†‡ | $81,900 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $81,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $65,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $44,098‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $13,684 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,076 |
‡ 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 van Leyden worth?
Across 573 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucas van Leyden work is $1,405. The median Lucas van Leyden print sells for $1,397 across 541 lots. The median Lucas van Leyden painting sells for $6,769 across 5 lots. The median Lucas van Leyden work on paper sells for $4,908 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lucas van Leyden prints typically sell for $820–$2,517 (the middle half of 507 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 van Leyden print?
Based on 541 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucas van Leyden print is $1,397. 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 van Leyden's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucas van Leyden print is $81,900.
What is the average price of a small Lucas van Leyden print?
Based on 507 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucas van Leyden print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,397, 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 Lucas van Leyden's auction record?
Lucas van Leyden's auction record is $11,483,750, set in 2018.
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