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# Bettina Shaw-Lawrence (1921–2018)

## What is Bettina Shaw-Lawrence’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $591 including buyer’s premium (middle half $356–$1,413, n=26). The auction record is $7,303 for Fisherboy Mending Nets, Cap Ferrat, France (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 | Fish | Oil on board | $1,652 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Lucian Freud at Benton End, circa 1944 | Pencil | $1,652 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Sunbather (John Bryan) | Ink, coloured ink and watercolour | $1,478 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Bare Trees on Richmond Green | Oil on canvas | $1,217 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Blue Deity; the reverse with a view through a window | Oil on board, within artist-painted frame | $1,217 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Spring Irises and Daffodil, 1982 | Oil on canvas board | $696 | Cheffins Fine Art | Oct 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $661 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $383 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $678 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $591 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bettina Shaw-Lawrence is a British artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $496. 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.

## What is a Bettina Shaw-Lawrence work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina Shaw-Lawrence work is $496.

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 | $6,260† | $7,651 | — | 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $496. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bettina Shaw-Lawrence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bettina-shaw-lawrence (updated 2026-11-03).

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.