Maria Lassnig (1919–2014)
What is Maria Lassnig’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 357 auction results for Maria Lassnig at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,210–$20,462, n=17). The auction record is $1,634,658 for «Wilde Tiere sind gefährdet», oil on canvas (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | «Wilde Tiere sind gefährdet», oil on canvas, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $1,634,658 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Competition III, 2000 | Oil paint | $704,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Konkurrenz IV, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $671,831 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Kampfgeist I, 2000 | Oil paint | $656,725 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Competition III, 2000 | Oil paint | $587,732 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Brettl vorm Kopf, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $496,225 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Korkenziehermann, 1986 | Oil on canvas; framed | $454,360 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (from the series: Malflüsse), 1994-1996 | Oil on canvas; framed | $451,113 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | "Herbstbild / Herbst", 1983 | Oil on canvas; framed | $416,360 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (Horizontally on Two Crutches), 2005 | Oil paint | $375,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $308,865 |
| Works on paper | 86 | $18,045 |
| Other | 21 | $13,683 |
| Prints | 35 | $3,238 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $521,046 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 90 | $21,052 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $6,884 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 357 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Maria Lassnig is an Austrian artist with 368 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,022. 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 Maria Lassnig sold in 2026 for $12,351, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 323 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Lassnig work is $9,022.
The median Maria Lassnig work on paper sells for $14,214 across 88 lots.
The median Maria Lassnig print sells for $1,803 across 33 lots.
The median Maria Lassnig painting sells for $308,275 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Lassnig work on papers typically sell for $11,593–$29,794 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Maria Lassnig work on papers typically sell for $4,210–$10,526 (the middle half of 21 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 | 36 | $1,803†‡ | $18,482 | 91.7% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 15 | $308,275 | $704,000 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $14,214†‡ | $81,934 | — | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $308,865‡ | $1.6M | — | 2025-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maria Lassnig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $1,803 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $308,275, record $704,000. A typical Maria Lassnig painting sells for around 171× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 35 lots) the median is $308,865.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,161–$6,001‡ | $1,897‡ | $18,482 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,360–$2,324†‡ | $1,803†‡ | $5,263 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $125,613–$298,873 | $262,504 | $496,225 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $352,033–$660,502 | $519,423 | $704,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,210–$10,526‡ | $6,493‡ | $16,541 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $11,593–$29,794†‡ | $18,045†‡ | $81,934 |
† 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 | 2019 | $704,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $671,831 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $81,934 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $65,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $18,482 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $16,933 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maria Lassnig worth?
Across 323 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Lassnig work is $9,022. The median Maria Lassnig work on paper sells for $14,214 across 88 lots. The median Maria Lassnig print sells for $1,803 across 33 lots. The median Maria Lassnig painting sells for $308,275 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Lassnig work on papers typically sell for $11,593–$29,794 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maria Lassnig work on papers typically sell for $4,210–$10,526 (the middle half of 21 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 Maria Lassnig work on paper?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Lassnig work on paper is $14,214. 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 Maria Lassnig's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Lassnig work on paper is $81,934.
What is the average price of a Maria Lassnig print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Lassnig print is $1,803. 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 Maria Lassnig's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Lassnig print is $18,482.
What is the average price of a Maria Lassnig painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Lassnig painting is $308,275.
What is Maria Lassnig's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Lassnig painting is $704,000.
What is the average price of a medium Maria Lassnig work on paper?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maria Lassnig work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,045, 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 small Maria Lassnig work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maria Lassnig work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maria Lassnig's auction record?
Maria Lassnig's auction record is $1,634,658, set in 2021.
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