Markus Lüpertz (b. 1941)
What is Markus Lüpertz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 870 auction results for Markus Lüpertz at 36 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,426 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,074–$29,057, n=64). The auction record is $392,842 for Arrangement für eine Mütze I- dithyrambisch (Arrangement for a Cap I- dithyrambic) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrangement für eine Mütze I- dithyrambisch (Arrangement for a Cap I- dithyrambic), 1973 | Painting | $392,842 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Weintraube (Dithyrambisch) (Grape (Dithyrambic)), 1970 | Painting | $324,632 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Jason Abschied (Jason's Farewell), 2020 | Oil and charcoal on canvas, in artist's frame | $239,400 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Titan, 1986 | Bronze | $195,300 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Baumstamm Dithyrambisch (Tree stump dithyrambic), Late 1960s | Distemper on canvas | $179,875 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Arrangement für eine Mütze II- dithyrambisch (Arrangement for a Cap II- dithyrambic), 1973 | Painting | $175,464 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Diptychon - Durchschnittene Baumstämme, 1968 | Öl auf Nessel, doubliert | $172,426 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2006 |
| 8 | Zaun (dithyrambisch), 1967 | Dispersion paint on canvas, in three parts | $166,085 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Aus der kleinen Straße - dithyrambisch, 1965 | Leimfarbe on nettle | $158,279 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Fußball, 1966 | Glue-bound distemper on canvas | $153,670 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 148 | $33,225 |
| Sculpture | 84 | $16,888 |
| Works on paper | 86 | $5,098 |
| Other | 44 | $4,501 |
| Prints | 42 | $2,426 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 108 | $45,058 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 205 | $9,747 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $7,266 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 870 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Markus Lüpertz is a German artist with 1,278 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,202. 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 Markus Lüpertz sold in 2026 for $51,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 865 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Lüpertz work is $6,202.
The median Markus Lüpertz painting sells for $23,678 across 238 lots.
The median Markus Lüpertz work on paper sells for $3,027 across 200 lots.
The median Markus Lüpertz print sells for $681 across 155 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Lüpertz work on papers typically sell for $2,449–$5,701 (the middle half of 124 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Lüpertz paintings typically sell for $7,823–$25,828 (the middle half of 123 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 | 225 | $681†‡ | $12,782 | 68.9% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 283 | $23,678†‡ | $392,842 | 84.1% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 247 | $3,027†‡ | $71,925‡ | 81% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 151 | $14,060†‡ | $195,300 | 73.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $97,479‡ | $392,842 | — | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Markus Lüpertz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (225 lots) median $681 with 68.9% sell-through. Paintings (283 lots) median $23,678, record $392,842. A typical Markus Lüpertz painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $97,479.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $269–$806†‡ | $386†‡ | $12,782 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 114 | $454–$1,128†‡ | $613†‡ | $5,877 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $2,725–$6,956†‡ | $6,120†‡ | $11,977 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,332–$9,997‡ | $6,384‡ | $24,490‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 123 | $7,823–$25,828†‡ | $15,136†‡ | $106,111 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 98 | $27,581–$60,091†‡ | $38,809†‡ | $392,842 |
† 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) | 70 | $1,449–$3,113†‡ | $2,305†‡ | $7,266 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 124 | $2,449–$5,701†‡ | $3,944†‡ | $45,083 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $7,976–$14,410‡ | $9,864‡ | $49,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $12,744–$35,913†‡ | $24,206†‡ | $111,355 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $27,676–$68,202‡ | $37,238‡ | $195,300 |
† 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 | 2020 | $392,842 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $324,632 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $195,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $137,678 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $71,925‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $71,327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $12,782 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $11,977 |
‡ 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 Markus Lüpertz worth?
Across 865 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Lüpertz work is $6,202. The median Markus Lüpertz painting sells for $23,678 across 238 lots. The median Markus Lüpertz work on paper sells for $3,027 across 200 lots. The median Markus Lüpertz print sells for $681 across 155 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Lüpertz work on papers typically sell for $2,449–$5,701 (the middle half of 124 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Lüpertz paintings typically sell for $7,823–$25,828 (the middle half of 123 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 Markus Lüpertz painting?
Based on 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Lüpertz painting is $23,678. 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 Markus Lüpertz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Lüpertz painting is $392,842.
What is the average price of a Markus Lüpertz work on paper?
Based on 200 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Lüpertz work on paper is $3,027. 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 Markus Lüpertz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Lüpertz work on paper is $71,925. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Markus Lüpertz print?
Based on 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Lüpertz print is $681. 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 Markus Lüpertz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Lüpertz print is $12,782.
What is the average price of a medium Markus Lüpertz work on paper?
Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Lüpertz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,944, 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 Markus Lüpertz painting?
Based on 123 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Lüpertz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,136, 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 Markus Lüpertz's auction record?
Markus Lüpertz's auction record is $392,842, set in 2020.
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