Bettina Shaw-Lawrence (1921–2018)
What is Bettina Shaw-Lawrence’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Bettina Shaw-Lawrence at 1 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $383 including buyer’s premium (middle half $226–$1,478, n=21). The auction record is $7,303 for Fisherboy Mending Nets, Cap Ferrat, France (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisherboy Mending Nets, Cap Ferrat, France, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $7,303 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Richmond Hill & Swans, 1946 | Oil on board | $2,087 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Bread on Dish, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $1,652 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Eagle on a mountain by moonlight, 1944 | Oil on board | $1,652 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Lucian Freud at Benton End, circa 1944 | Pencil | $1,652 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Sunbather (John Bryan) | Ink, coloured ink and watercolour | $1,478 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Bare Trees on Richmond Green | Oil on canvas | $1,217 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Pink Bouquet | Oil on board | $661 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Bettina Shaw-Lawrence (1921-2018) | Various media | $626 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Le Rendezvous, Paris, 1967 | Oil on board | $522 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $591 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $383 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $661 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $435 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Bettina Shaw-Lawrence is a British artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $469. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bettina Shaw-Lawrence sold in 2026 for $2,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina Shaw-Lawrence work is $469.
The median Bettina Shaw-Lawrence painting sells for $987 across 4 lots.
The median Bettina Shaw-Lawrence work on paper sells for $2,767 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $987† | $1,216† | 80% | 2017-01-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,767† | $3,160† | 66.7% | 2017-01-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,958† | $7,303 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,160† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,373† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,216† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,062† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bettina Shaw-Lawrence worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina Shaw-Lawrence work is $469. The median Bettina Shaw-Lawrence painting sells for $987 across 4 lots. The median Bettina Shaw-Lawrence work on paper sells for $2,767 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bettina Shaw-Lawrence's auction record?
Bettina Shaw-Lawrence's auction record is $7,303, set in 2026.
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