Clarence John Laughlin (1905–1985)
Clarence John Laughlin is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,075. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Clarence John Laughlin sold in 2025 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Clarence John Laughlin on OpeningBid →What is a Clarence John Laughlin work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Clarence John Laughlin work is $1,075.
The median Clarence John Laughlin photograph sells for $1,172 across 28 lots.
The median Clarence John Laughlin print sells for $1,900 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | — | 2004-10-19 |
| Photography | 32 | $1,172† | $4,797 | 87.5% | 2025-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,050–$3,312† | $1,898† | $4,797 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1999 | $4,797 |
| Photography | 2000 | $4,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,900 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Clarence John Laughlin worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Clarence John Laughlin work is $1,075. The median Clarence John Laughlin photograph sells for $1,172 across 28 lots. The median Clarence John Laughlin print sells for $1,900 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Clarence John Laughlin photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Clarence John Laughlin photograph is $1,172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Clarence John Laughlin's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Clarence John Laughlin photograph is $4,797.
What is the average price of a small Clarence John Laughlin photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Clarence John Laughlin photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Clarence John Laughlin's auction record?
Clarence John Laughlin's auction record is $4,797, set in 1999.
See the full Clarence John Laughlin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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