James Kerr-Lawson (1864–1939)
James Kerr-Lawson is a Canadian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,515. 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 James Kerr-Lawson sold in 2026 for $3,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Kerr-Lawson on OpeningBid →What is a James Kerr-Lawson work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kerr-Lawson work is $1,515.
The median James Kerr-Lawson painting sells for $2,261 across 11 lots.
The median James Kerr-Lawson work on paper sells for $108 across 5 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 | — | — | — | 2021-04-29 |
| Paintings | 12 | $2,261‡ | $37,705 | 91.7% | 2023-07-18 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $108†‡ | $540‡ | 55.6% | 2026-09-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $37,705 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,354 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $540‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $141 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Kerr-Lawson worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kerr-Lawson work is $1,515. The median James Kerr-Lawson painting sells for $2,261 across 11 lots. The median James Kerr-Lawson work on paper sells for $108 across 5 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 James Kerr-Lawson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Kerr-Lawson painting is $2,261. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Kerr-Lawson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Kerr-Lawson painting is $37,705.
What is James Kerr-Lawson's auction record?
James Kerr-Lawson's auction record is $37,705, set in 2019.
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