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# Master of the Prodigal Son (1490–1590)

Master of the Prodigal Son is a Flemish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $22,060. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Master of the Prodigal Son sold in 2026 for $338,949, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Master of the Prodigal Son work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Master of the Prodigal Son work is $22,060.

The median Master of the Prodigal Son painting sells for $21,030 across 14 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $21,030‡ | $95,000 | 87.5% | 2026-03-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $14,917–$54,611‡ | $20,000‡ | $95,000 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $95,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $68,641 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Master of the Prodigal Son worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Master of the Prodigal Son work is $22,060. The median Master of the Prodigal Son painting sells for $21,030 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Master of the Prodigal Son painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Master of the Prodigal Son painting is $21,030. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Master of the Prodigal Son's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Master of the Prodigal Son painting is $95,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Master of the Prodigal Son painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Master of the Prodigal Son painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Master of the Prodigal Son's auction record?

Master of the Prodigal Son's auction record is $338,949, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.