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Michael Lucero

American · b. 1953 · Sculptor

Michael Lucero is an American ceramics artist and sculptor. Lucero works with multiple mediums and usually works in series. (Wikipedia)

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78auction results2004–2026years recorded94%sold (73)$3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Michael Lucero, Jug Head from the New World series, 1997, glazed and hand-painted earthenware, carved wood, enameled ironJug Head from the New World seriesRago Auctions · $7,800≈ £5,713≈ €6,416Sign up to see
  2. Michael Lucero, Dreamer's Head, painted and glazed earthenware, incised 'Michael Lucero NDreamer's HeadBonhams · $7,013≈ £5,356≈ €6,438Sign up to see
  3. Michael Lucero, Dreamer's Head, 1984-85, painted and glazed earthenware, incised 'Michael Lucero 1984-85 NDreamer's HeadBonhams · $7,013≈ £5,063≈ €5,921Sign up to see

Michael Lucero’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 78 auction results for Michael Lucero between 2004 and 2026, of which 73 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $383Sign up free to see to $7.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7.8kSign up free to see for Jug Head from the New World series at Rago Auctions in January 2021. The most common medium is sculpture (70 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (54), Bonhams (19) and Palm Beach Modern Auctions (2).

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  1. Michael Lucero, Luba Carolina from the Reclamation series, 1995, glazed and hand-painted earthenware, found object, steel
    Luba Carolina from the Reclamation series, 1995
    Sculpture
    63 h x 16 w x 12 d in (160 x 41 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 313
    $2,660≈ £1,990≈ €2,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Michael Lucero, Horse from the Reclamation series, 1997, glazed and hand-painted earthenware, found object
    Horse from the Reclamation series, 1997
    Sculpture
    35 h x 34 w x 13 d in (89 x 86 x 33 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 314
    $3,192≈ £2,389≈ €2,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Michael Lucero, Totem, 2006, glazed earthenware, wool yarn
    Totem, 2006
    Sculpture
    92½ h x 18 w x 19½ d in (235 x 46 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 204
    $3,048≈ £2,262≈ €2,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Michael Lucero, Zoomorphic Teapot, from the New World Series, glazed and painted earthenware, signed in black 'MICHAEL LUCERO NEW WORLD SERIES' on lower side
    Zoomorphic Teapot
    Sculpture
    height 16in (40.8cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 7in (17.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 207
    $2,304≈ £1,741≈ €2,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Michael Lucero, Anthropomorphic Vessel with Real Face (from the New World series), 1992, glazed and hand-painted earthenware
    Anthropomorphic Vessel with Real Face (from the New World series), 1992
    Sculpture
    18½ h x 12⅞ w x 10¾ d in (47 x 33 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $2,640≈ £1,964≈ €2,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Michael Lucero, Double Vessel NYC, 1995, glazed and hand-painted earthenware
    Double Vessel NYC, 1995
    Sculpture
    7 h x 10½ w x 4¼ d in (18 x 27 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 237
    $858≈ £638≈ €748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Michael Lucero, Precolumbus Man (from the New World series), 1991, glazed and hand-painted earthenware
    Precolumbus Man (from the New World series), 1991
    Sculpture
    19¼ h x 12 w x 7½ d in (49 x 30 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 238
    $3,302≈ £2,457≈ €2,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Michael Lucero, Self-Portrait as a Pre-Columbian, 1989, hand-painted and glazed earthenware, steel
    Self-Portrait as a Pre-Columbian, 1989
    Sculpture
    94¼ h x 16 w x 16 d in (239 x 41 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 240
    $4,064≈ £3,024≈ €3,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Michael Lucero, Anthromorphic Jug Form, c. 1993, glazed and hand-painted earthenware, repurposed baby carriage
    Anthromorphic Jug Form, c. 1993
    Sculpture
    37 h x 28½ w x 16 d in (94 x 72 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 206
    $3,810≈ £2,808≈ €3,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Michael Lucero, Untitled (from the New World series), 1992, glazed and hand-painted earthenware
    Untitled (from the New World series), 1992
    Sculpture
    17¾ h x 12¾ w x 7½ d in (45 x 32 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 261
    $1,905≈ £1,455≈ €1,679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Michael Lucero: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Lucero at auction?

$7,800Sign up free to see, for Jug Head from the New World series at Rago Auctions (January 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Lucero?

The median sale price is $3kSign up free to see across 73 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Lucero have sold at auction?

73 of 78 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Lucero?

Rago Auctions, Bonhams and Palm Beach Modern Auctions account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Bonhams · Palm Beach Modern Auctions

Michael Lucero signature

8 catalogued lots by Michael Lucero record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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  • signed and dated1

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About Michael Lucero

Michael Lucero is an American ceramics artist and sculptor. Lucero works with multiple mediums and usually works in series.

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