Markus Lupertz (b. 1941)
Markus Lupertz is a German artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,557. 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 Lupertz sold in 2025 for $22,714, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Markus Lupertz on OpeningBid →What is a Markus Lupertz work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Lupertz work is $3,557.
The median Markus Lupertz print sells for $1,006 across 14 lots.
The median Markus Lupertz work on paper sells for $2,636 across 11 lots.
The median Markus Lupertz painting sells for $24,361 across 14 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 | 39 | $1,006‡ | $4,970 | 35.9% | 2026-07-25 |
| Paintings | 20 | $24,361†‡ | $61,917 | 70% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $2,636†‡ | $4,232 | 30.6% | 2024-11-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $930‡ | $4,571‡ | 60% | 2024-04-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $163 | $163 | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,013† | $61,917 | — | 2017-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Markus Lupertz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $1,006 with 35.9% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $24,361, record $61,917. A typical Markus Lupertz painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $44,013.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $223–$1,188‡ | $896‡ | $2,031‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $18,635–$36,507†‡ | $28,430†‡ | $61,917 |
† 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) | 6 | $1,551–$3,641†‡ | $2,425†‡ | $4,232 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,913–$3,336‡ | $2,807‡ | $3,943‡ |
† 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 | 2015 | $61,917 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $44,013 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,970 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $4,571‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,976 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $3,566‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $930‡ |
‡ 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 Lupertz worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Lupertz work is $3,557. The median Markus Lupertz print sells for $1,006 across 14 lots. The median Markus Lupertz work on paper sells for $2,636 across 11 lots. The median Markus Lupertz painting sells for $24,361 across 14 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 Lupertz print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Lupertz print is $1,006. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Markus Lupertz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Lupertz print is $4,970.
What is the average price of a Markus Lupertz work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Lupertz work on paper is $2,636. 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 Lupertz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Lupertz work on paper is $4,232.
What is the average price of a Markus Lupertz painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Lupertz painting is $24,361. 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 Lupertz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Lupertz painting is $61,917.
What is the average price of a medium Markus Lupertz print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Lupertz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Markus Lupertz's auction record?
Markus Lupertz's auction record is $61,917, set in 2015.
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