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# Diana Lane

## What is Diana Lane’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Diana Lane at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $132 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$176, n=12). The auction record is $452 for Lavender Bay & Balmain Scene (2) (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lavender Bay & Balmain Scene (2) | Oil on board | $452 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | The Terrace on the corner, and another | Oil on board | $346 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Early Charm & Paddington | Oil on board | $316 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Terrace Houses | Oil | $255 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Terrace Houses | Oil | $187 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | The Bridge from Balmain & Opera House from Milson's Point | Oil on board | $179 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Sydney Harbour View | Oil on board | $175 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Bridge View & Paddington (2) | Oil on board | $166 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Corner in the Sun & Sydney Nostalgia | Oil on board | $149 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Terrace Houses | Oil | $145 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $147 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $147 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Diana Lane is an Australian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $143. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Diana Lane sold in 2025 for $166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Diana Lane work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diana Lane work is $143.

The median Diana Lane painting sells for $143 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Diana Lane paintings typically sell for $82–$185 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $143† | $452 | 91.7% | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $82–$185† | $143† | $452 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $452 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $346 |

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 Diana Lane worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diana Lane work is $143. The median Diana Lane painting sells for $143 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Diana Lane paintings typically sell for $82–$185 (the middle half of 22 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 Diana Lane painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diana Lane painting is $143. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Diana Lane's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Diana Lane painting is $452.

### What is the average price of a small Diana Lane painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Diana Lane painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Diana Lane's auction record?

Diana Lane's auction record is $452, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Diana Lane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diana-lane (updated 2026-11-02).

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.