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# George Lawrence (1748–1802)

## What is George Lawrence’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 auction results for George Lawrence at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $462 including buyer’s premium (middle half $305–$658, n=12). The auction record is $7,001 for Reservoir Street (2018, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reservoir Street, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $7,001 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2018 |
| 2 | RESERVOIR STREET, 1941 | Oil on canvas on board | $6,892 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2018 |
| 3 | MARSHALLING YARDS, WHITE BAY, 1952 | Oil on card on composition board | $4,981 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 4 | Tuscany, 1963 | Oil on board | $4,215 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Lucknow, New South Wales 1973-1975, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $3,610 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2015 |
| 6 | View of Paris, 1901 | Oil on board | $2,645 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a buff coloured coat; and Portrait of a lady, bust-length in a white lace cap with a blue ribbon, 1802 | Pastel | $2,089 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | LANDSCAPE AT MINNAMURRA, 1965 | Oil on composition board | $1,891 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | NARROW STREET, SURRY HILLS, 1948 | Oil on board | $1,868 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 10 | Narrow Street, Paris | Oil on board | $1,420 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $611 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $456 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $985 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $429 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Lawrence is an Irish artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $598. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Lawrence sold in 2026 for $793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Lawrence work worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Lawrence work is $598.

The median George Lawrence painting sells for $603 across 108 lots.

The median George Lawrence work on paper sells for $123 across 14 lots.

The median George Lawrence print sells for $188 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Lawrence paintings typically sell for $282–$698 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) George Lawrence paintings typically sell for $579–$1,392 (the middle half of 50 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 | 1 | $188† | $188† | — | 2014-06-26 |
| Paintings | 154 | $603†‡ | $7,001 | 70.1% | 2026-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $123† | $2,089 | 63.6% | 2026-07-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $4,215† | $7,001 | — | 2024-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

George Lawrence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $188. Paintings (154 lots) median $603, record $7,001. A typical George Lawrence painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $4,215.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $282–$698† | $453† | $7,001 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $579–$1,392†‡ | $860†‡ | $4,981 |

† 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) | 13 | $90–$429† | $114† | $2,089 |

† 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 | 2018 | $7,001 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,892 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,185 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $188† |

† 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 George Lawrence worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Lawrence work is $598. The median George Lawrence painting sells for $603 across 108 lots. The median George Lawrence work on paper sells for $123 across 14 lots. The median George Lawrence print sells for $188 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Lawrence paintings typically sell for $282–$698 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Lawrence paintings typically sell for $579–$1,392 (the middle half of 50 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 George Lawrence painting?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Lawrence painting is $603. 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 George Lawrence's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Lawrence painting is $7,001.

### What is the average price of a George Lawrence work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Lawrence work on paper is $123. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Lawrence's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Lawrence work on paper is $2,089.

### What is the average price of a small George Lawrence painting?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Lawrence painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium George Lawrence painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Lawrence painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $860, 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 George Lawrence's auction record?

George Lawrence's auction record is $7,001, set in 2018.

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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, “George Lawrence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-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.