Lucebert (1924–1994)
What is Lucebert’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 269 auction results for Lucebert at 28 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,633 including buyer’s premium (middle half $680–$2,042, n=9). The auction record is $178,068 for dorfsscène (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dorfsscène | Oil on canvas | $178,068 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | De voetballers, 1959 | Oil paint | $50,603 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Two figures, 1960 | Oil paint | $50,603 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | In de Stal III, 1961 | Öl auf Leinwand | $45,409 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Giant robber, 1924 | Oil paint | $42,942 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | De Waterman, de Watervrouw | Oil on canvas | $33,373 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 7 | Hobgoblin's Carnival, 1924 | Oil paint | $32,721 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | pyromaan | Oil on canvas | $19,426 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Brother and Sister, early 1960s | Oil on canvas | $19,120 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Der Pilger (Le Pelerin), 1965 | Huile sur toile | $15,231 | Artcurial | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $9,458 |
| Other | 14 | $1,661 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $1,544 |
| Prints | 6 | $259 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $15,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $3,245 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $854 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 269 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Lucebert is a Dutch artist with 321 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,861. 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 Lucebert sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,952 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lucebert on OpeningBid →What is a Lucebert work worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucebert work is $1,861.
The median Lucebert work on paper sells for $1,053 across 81 lots.
The median Lucebert painting sells for $7,931 across 62 lots.
The median Lucebert print sells for $140 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lucebert work on papers typically sell for $469–$1,196 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lucebert paintings typically sell for $3,134–$8,325 (the middle half of 36 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 | 25 | $140† | $704† | 80% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 66 | $7,931†‡ | $70,350† | 93.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $1,053†‡ | $25,795† | 89% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $33,047† | $178,068 | — | 2024-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucebert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $140 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (66 lots) median $7,931, record $70,350. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $70,350 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lucebert painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $33,047.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $95–$238† | $140† | $704† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $133–$186† | $149† | $448† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $3,134–$8,325†‡ | $5,274†‡ | $50,603 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $9,816–$19,120† | $11,457† | $70,350† |
† 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) | 55 | $469–$1,196†‡ | $664†‡ | $8,830 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,574–$2,583†‡ | $2,165†‡ | $25,795† |
† 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 | 2021 | $70,350† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $50,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $25,795† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $8,830 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $704† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $665† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lucebert worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucebert work is $1,861. The median Lucebert work on paper sells for $1,053 across 81 lots. The median Lucebert painting sells for $7,931 across 62 lots. The median Lucebert print sells for $140 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lucebert work on papers typically sell for $469–$1,196 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lucebert paintings typically sell for $3,134–$8,325 (the middle half of 36 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 Lucebert work on paper?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucebert work on paper is $1,053. 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 Lucebert's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucebert work on paper is $25,795. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,795 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lucebert painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucebert painting is $7,931. 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 Lucebert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucebert painting is $70,350. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $70,350 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lucebert print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucebert print is $140. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lucebert's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucebert print is $704. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $704 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Lucebert work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucebert work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $664, 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 the average price of a medium Lucebert painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucebert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,274, 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 Lucebert's auction record?
Lucebert's auction record is $178,068, set in 2007.
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