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# Paul Lauritz (1889–1975)

Paul Lauritz is an American artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,081.

A work by Paul Lauritz sold in 2019 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Lauritz work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Lauritz work is $3,081.

The median Paul Lauritz painting sells for $3,162 across 55 lots.

The median Paul Lauritz work on paper sells for $588 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Lauritz paintings typically sell for $1,644–$6,450 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $3,162 | $74,750 | 64.7% | 2019-11-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $588 | $825 | 40% | 2018-01-23 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,250 | $74,750 | — | 2009-02-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,644–$6,450 | $2,875 | $31,625 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $74,750 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $43,125 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $825 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $350 |

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 Paul Lauritz worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Lauritz work is $3,081. The median Paul Lauritz painting sells for $3,162 across 55 lots. The median Paul Lauritz work on paper sells for $588 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Lauritz paintings typically sell for $1,644–$6,450 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Paul Lauritz painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Lauritz painting is $3,162.

### What is Paul Lauritz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Lauritz painting is $74,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Lauritz painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Lauritz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Lauritz's auction record?

Paul Lauritz's auction record is $74,750, set in 2008.

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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.