Blanche Lazzell (1878–1956)
What is Blanche Lazzell’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Blanche Lazzell at 13 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,000–$27,940, n=9). The auction record is $505,000 for Painting XI (The Windmill) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting XI (The Windmill) | — | $505,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Shell and Jug | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Sail Boat (see checklist 56) | — | $74,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | West Virginia Coal Works | — | $73,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Cape Cod in Autumn | Oil on canvas | $65,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Wharf Scene | — | $62,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Composition, 1928 | Oil paint | $60,480 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia Hills, 1928 | White-line woodcut in colors on fibrous Japan laid paper | $90,720 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Flaming Bush, 1933 | Woodcut | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | The Monongalia at Morgantown, 1939 | Woodcuts | $81,250 | Sotheby's | Apr 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 9 | $16,380 |
| Prints | 39 | $15,000 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $4,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $9,350 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Blanche Lazzell is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $14,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Blanche Lazzell sold in 2025 for $38,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Blanche Lazzell on OpeningBid →What is a Blanche Lazzell work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blanche Lazzell work is $14,000.
The median Blanche Lazzell print sells for $18,400 across 47 lots.
The median Blanche Lazzell work on paper sells for $3,750 across 21 lots.
The median Blanche Lazzell painting sells for $7,931 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Blanche Lazzell prints typically sell for $7,389–$35,250 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Blanche Lazzell work on papers typically sell for $2,600–$13,850 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 53 | $18,400‡ | $120,000‡ | 88.7% | 2026-04-22 |
| Paintings | 12 | $7,931‡ | $60,480 | 75% | 2023-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $3,750‡ | $25,000 | 84% | 2026-05-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $786 | $27,940 | 60% | 2025-10-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $120,000‡ | $505,000 | — | 2022-07-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Blanche Lazzell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $18,400 with 88.7% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $7,931, record $60,480. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $120,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $7,389–$35,250‡ | $18,600‡ | $120,000‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,770–$13,500 | $7,931 | $60,480 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,600–$13,850‡ | $3,750‡ | $25,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $120,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $120,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $60,480 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $56,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $23,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $786 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Blanche Lazzell worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blanche Lazzell work is $14,000. The median Blanche Lazzell print sells for $18,400 across 47 lots. The median Blanche Lazzell work on paper sells for $3,750 across 21 lots. The median Blanche Lazzell painting sells for $7,931 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Blanche Lazzell prints typically sell for $7,389–$35,250 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Blanche Lazzell work on papers typically sell for $2,600–$13,850 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Blanche Lazzell print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blanche Lazzell print is $18,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Blanche Lazzell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blanche Lazzell print is $120,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Blanche Lazzell work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blanche Lazzell work on paper is $3,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Blanche Lazzell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blanche Lazzell work on paper is $25,000.
What is the average price of a Blanche Lazzell painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blanche Lazzell painting is $7,931. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Blanche Lazzell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blanche Lazzell painting is $60,480.
What is the average price of a small Blanche Lazzell print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Blanche Lazzell print (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,600, 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 small Blanche Lazzell work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Blanche Lazzell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Blanche Lazzell's auction record?
Blanche Lazzell's auction record is $505,000, set in 2008.
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