> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-lane · updated 2026-11-02

# Harold Lane (1925–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Harold Lane at 1 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $172–$317, n=7). The auction record is $883 for Vase of Azaleas (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vase of Azaleas, 1965 | Oil on board | $883 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Autumn Mangroves | Oil on board | $456 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Farmlands | Oil on canvas laid on board | $436 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Butterflies and Flowers | Oil on board | $378 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Rock Pool | Oil on board | $342 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Azaleas, 1994 | Oil on board | $329 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Lagoon, Central Queensland | Oil on board | $306 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Market Day, Tonga | Oil on board | $301 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | The Pie Eaters | Oil on board | $245 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Burnt Forest | Oil on board | $231 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $304 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $317 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $245 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harold Lane is an Australia artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $301. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Harold Lane sold in 2026 for $301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Lane work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Lane work is $301.

The median Harold Lane painting sells for $231 across 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $231† | $883 | 75.8% | 2026-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $142–$239† | $182† | $883 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $179–$342† | $306† | $470† |

† 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 | 2026 | $883 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $470† |

† 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 Harold Lane worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Lane work is $301. The median Harold Lane painting sells for $231 across 25 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Harold Lane painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Lane painting is $231. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Lane painting is $883.

### What is the average price of a medium Harold Lane painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold Lane painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $306, 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 small Harold Lane painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harold Lane painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Harold Lane's auction record is $883, set in 2026.

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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, “Harold Lane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-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.