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# F. Mortimer Lamb (1861–1936)

F. Mortimer Lamb is an American artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $588. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by F. Mortimer Lamb sold in 2012 for $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a F. Mortimer Lamb work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F. Mortimer Lamb work is $588.

The median F. Mortimer Lamb painting sells for $670 across 46 lots.

The median F. Mortimer Lamb work on paper sells for $244 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) F. Mortimer Lamb paintings typically sell for $556–$1,910 (the middle half of 24 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 | 48 | $670†‡ | $3,525 | 95.8% | 2024-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $244‡ | $1,998 | 87.5% | 2023-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,290 | $3,525 | — | 2004-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $331–$646†‡ | $446†‡ | $1,528 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $556–$1,910‡ | $1,352‡ | $3,525 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $183–$376‡ | $228‡ | $1,998 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $177–$795‡ | $316‡ | $1,495 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,525 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,998 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,495 |

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 F. Mortimer Lamb worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F. Mortimer Lamb work is $588. The median F. Mortimer Lamb painting sells for $670 across 46 lots. The median F. Mortimer Lamb work on paper sells for $244 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) F. Mortimer Lamb paintings typically sell for $556–$1,910 (the middle half of 24 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 F. Mortimer Lamb painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F. Mortimer Lamb painting is $670. 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 F. Mortimer Lamb's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a F. Mortimer Lamb painting is $3,525.

### What is the average price of a F. Mortimer Lamb work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F. Mortimer Lamb work on paper is $244. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is F. Mortimer Lamb's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a F. Mortimer Lamb work on paper is $1,998.

### What is the average price of a medium F. Mortimer Lamb painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium F. Mortimer Lamb painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,352, 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 F. Mortimer Lamb painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small F. Mortimer Lamb painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 F. Mortimer Lamb's auction record?

F. Mortimer Lamb's auction record is $3,525, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.