James Lawrence Isherwood (b. 1917)
James Lawrence Isherwood is a British artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $809. 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 Lawrence Isherwood sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $871 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Lawrence Isherwood on OpeningBid →What is a James Lawrence Isherwood work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lawrence Isherwood work is $809.
The median James Lawrence Isherwood painting sells for $850 across 37 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Lawrence Isherwood paintings typically sell for $534–$997 (the middle half of 21 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 | 39 | $850†‡ | $2,148† | 94.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,066† | $2,148† | — | 2024-05-24 |
† 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) | 21 | $534–$997†‡ | $779†‡ | $1,457† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $697–$1,193†‡ | $850†‡ | $2,148† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2015 | $2,148† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,066 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Lawrence Isherwood worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lawrence Isherwood work is $809. The median James Lawrence Isherwood painting sells for $850 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Lawrence Isherwood paintings typically sell for $534–$997 (the middle half of 21 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 James Lawrence Isherwood painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lawrence Isherwood painting is $850. 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 James Lawrence Isherwood's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lawrence Isherwood painting is $2,148. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,148 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small James Lawrence Isherwood painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Lawrence Isherwood painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $779, 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 the average price of a medium James Lawrence Isherwood painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Lawrence Isherwood painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $850, 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 James Lawrence Isherwood's auction record?
James Lawrence Isherwood's auction record is $2,148, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,148 (buyer's premium not included).
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