Vera Lutter (b. 1960)
What is Vera Lutter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Vera Lutter at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,805 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,475–$20,540, n=7). The auction record is $398,523 for Kvaerner Drilling Tower: November 29, 2000 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kvaerner Drilling Tower: November 29, 2000, 2000 | Gelatin silver print | $398,523 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Rockefeller Center, 1250 Avenue of the Americas, March 15, 1998, 1998 | Gelatin silver print diptych | $100,819 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Pepsi-Cola, Long Island City, VIII, June 24, 1998, 1998 | Gelatin silver prints | $95,250 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Bridge, 1996 | Gelatin silver prints mounted on two canvases | $84,822 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | San Marco, Venice XIX: December 1, 2005, 2005 | Gelatin silver print | $62,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Kvaerner Shipyard, Rostock IX: December 5, 2000 | Unique silver gelatin print in artist's frame, in 3 parts | $54,314 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Vienna Sucession, II: June 24, 1999, 1999 | Gelatin silver print | $48,245 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | Campo Santa Sofia, Venice, XXVII December 20, 2007, 2007 | Gelatin silver print, in two parts | $47,500 | Christie's | Jul 2003 |
| 9 | Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, New York; June 26, 1996, 1996 | Camera obscura gelatin silver print on board mounted on canvas | $42,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Slip-West View, New York, November 12, 1994, 1994 | Two camera obscura gelatin silver prints mounted on canvas | $90,634 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $26,400 |
| Photographs | 57 | $15,136 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $28,491 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $6,024 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Vera Lutter is a German artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $17,926. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Vera Lutter sold in 2026 for $28,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vera Lutter on OpeningBid →What is a Vera Lutter work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vera Lutter work is $17,926.
The median Vera Lutter photograph sells for $23,264 across 68 lots.
The median Vera Lutter print sells for $847 across 1 lots.
The median Vera Lutter sculpture sells for $20,261 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Vera Lutter photographs typically sell for $25,774–$52,797 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Vera Lutter photographs typically sell for $4,410–$10,816 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $847 | $847 | 50% | 2022-04-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $20,261 | $20,261 | — | 2022-05-24 |
| Photography | 78 | $23,264‡ | $398,523 | 87.2% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $142,462 | $398,523 | — | 2021-10-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,410–$10,816 | $6,048 | $398,523 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $25,774–$52,797‡ | $37,500‡ | $153,991 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $398,523 |
| Photography | 2004 | $153,991 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $20,261 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $847 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vera Lutter worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vera Lutter work is $17,926. The median Vera Lutter photograph sells for $23,264 across 68 lots. The median Vera Lutter print sells for $847 across 1 lots. The median Vera Lutter sculpture sells for $20,261 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Vera Lutter photographs typically sell for $25,774–$52,797 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vera Lutter photographs typically sell for $4,410–$10,816 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Vera Lutter photograph?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vera Lutter photograph is $23,264. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vera Lutter's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vera Lutter photograph is $398,523.
What is the average price of a large Vera Lutter photograph?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vera Lutter photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Vera Lutter photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vera Lutter photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Vera Lutter's auction record?
Vera Lutter's auction record is $398,523, set in 2021.
See the full Vera Lutter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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