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# Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000)

Jacob Lawrence is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jacob Lawrence sold in 2026 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacob Lawrence work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Lawrence work is $2,400.

The median Jacob Lawrence print sells for $2,465 across 36 lots.

The median Jacob Lawrence work on paper sells for $29,220 across 5 lots.

The median Jacob Lawrence photograph sells for $3,250 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Lawrence prints typically sell for $1,295–$4,170 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 38 | $2,465† | $41,400 | 94.7% | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $151,200 | $151,200 | — | 2020-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $29,220 | $226,551 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | — | 2021-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $151,200 | $226,551 | — | 2020-10-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jacob Lawrence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $2,465 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $151,200, record $151,200. A typical Jacob Lawrence painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $151,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,295–$4,170† | $2,200† | $26,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $226,551 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $151,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $56,543 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $41,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $26,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,250 |

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 Jacob Lawrence worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Lawrence work is $2,400. The median Jacob Lawrence print sells for $2,465 across 36 lots. The median Jacob Lawrence work on paper sells for $29,220 across 5 lots. The median Jacob Lawrence photograph sells for $3,250 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Lawrence prints typically sell for $1,295–$4,170 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Lawrence print?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Lawrence print is $2,465. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Lawrence's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Lawrence print is $41,400.

### What is the average price of a medium Jacob Lawrence print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Lawrence print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Lawrence's auction record?

Jacob Lawrence's auction record is $226,551, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jacob Lawrence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacob-lawrence (updated 2026-11-01).

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.