Jonathan Lasker Auction Prices and Value Guide

Jonathan Lasker auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 191 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Jonathan Lasker auction prices: quick answer

Jonathan Lasker auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Jonathan Lasker
Source records
191
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Jonathan Lasker

Jonathan Lasker (born 1948, Jersey City, New Jersey) is an American abstract painter who has played a significant role in the development of postmodern painting. Based in New York City, Lasker is known for compositions that examine the tension between gestural abstraction and graphic precision, often building surfaces that oscillate between spontaneity and deliberate structure. His work has been recognized by major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which holds examples in its permanent collection. Lasker is represented by Greene Naftali Gallery in New York and by Thaddaeus Ropac, and his practice is documented in catalogues of complete paintings, selected drawings, and studies maintained on his official site. His paintings, drawings, and works on paper appear regularly in the secondary market at international auction.

Postmodern PaintingAbstract ArtOil paintingDrawingWorks on paper / studiesAbstract compositions

Common works and media

Lasker's most commonly encountered works in appraisal and auction contexts include oil paintings on canvas of varying scale, often characterized by layered abstract compositions combining bold linear elements with textured grounds. Works on paper, including ink and mixed-media drawings and smaller studies, also appear with some regularity. The artist's official site catalogues his complete paintings alongside selected drawings and studies, which can assist in identifying and authenticating individual works.

Market and appraisal context

Collectors encountering Jonathan Lasker's work at auction will most often find oil paintings on canvas, along with works on paper including drawings and preparatory studies. Medium, scale, date, and condition are primary factors in appraisal. Paintings represented by Greene Naftali or Thaddaeus Ropac with clear gallery provenance tend to carry stronger market confidence. Institutional holdings such as those at MoMA reinforce the artist's standing. Collectors should verify attribution against the artist's published catalogue of complete paintings and confirm provenance through gallery or auction-house records.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War and Contemporary Art

Value drivers

  1. Medium and scale: oil paintings generally command higher prices than works on paper or studies
  2. Provenance through established galleries (Greene Naftali, Thaddaeus Ropac) supports authenticity and market confidence
  3. Institutional recognition: works held by MoMA and documented in RKD collections
  4. Catalogued body of work: the artist maintains a complete paintings catalogue which aids identification and attribution

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; valuation should reference comparable public auction results from major houses
  • Attribution should be verified against the artist's official catalogue or gallery records, as stylistic similarity alone is insufficient

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Jonathan Lasker worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Jonathan Lasker artwork?

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