James Lawson (1841–1929)
James Lawson is a British artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $279. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Lawson sold in 2023 for $7,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Lawson on OpeningBid →What is a James Lawson work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lawson work is $279.
The median James Lawson work on paper sells for $190 across 20 lots.
The median James Lawson painting sells for $633 across 1 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 | 1 | $633 | $633 | — | 1995-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $190†‡ | $7,372 | 58.8% | 2026-07-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $132–$510†‡ | $335†‡ | $7,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $119–$710† | $189† | $1,574† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,372 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,574† |
| Paintings | 1995 | $633 |
† 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 Lawson worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lawson work is $279. The median James Lawson work on paper sells for $190 across 20 lots. The median James Lawson painting sells for $633 across 1 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 Lawson work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lawson work on paper is $190. 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 Lawson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lawson work on paper is $7,372.
What is the average price of a medium James Lawson work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Lawson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Lawson's auction record?
James Lawson's auction record is $7,372, set in 2023.
See the full James Lawson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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