Lucian Freud is a British (modern) artist with 525 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $33,326.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 163 | $19,115 | $190,154 | 88.3% | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 93 | $1.5M | $86.3M | 96.8% | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 104 | $71,041 | $23.4M | 95.2% | 2026-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,603 | $2,603 | — | 2022-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 142 | $840,879 | $86.3M | — | 2026-03-07 |
Lucian Freud's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (163 lots) median $19,115 with 88.3% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $1,534,773, record $86,265,000. A typical Lucian Freud painting sells for around 80× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 142 lots) the median is $840,879.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Goodman in his Yellow Pyjamas | 2026-03-26 | Christie's | $30,470 |
| Man Seated on a Chair | 2026-03-19 | Christie's | $34,578 |
| Untitled (Man with Cat) | 2026-03-19 | Christie's | $22,609 |
| Susanna (Fragment) | 2026-03-07 | Christie's | $440,340 |
| Old Man Running | 2026-03-07 | Christie's | $287,915 |
Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucian Freud print is $19,115.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucian Freud print is $190,154.
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucian Freud work on paper is $71,041.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucian Freud work on paper is $23,369,092.
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucian Freud painting is $1,534,773.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucian Freud painting is $86,265,000.
Lucian Freud's auction record is $86,265,000, set on 2022-11-09.