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# Janet Laurence (b. 1947)

## What is Janet Laurence’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Janet Laurence at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $623 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$1,150, n=5). The auction record is $12,061 for LAST GLANCE IN THE GLASS I, II and III (2019, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAST GLANCE IN THE GLASS I, II and III, 2008 | Duraclear, polished aluminium, and acrylic | $12,061 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |
| 2 | Periodic Table Series, 1947 | Painting | $7,170 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | UNTITLED, 1992-94 (FROM THE PERIODIC TABLE SERIES), 1992-1994 | Oil and minerals on aluminium | $5,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | ARCANE SUBSTANCES - LEONARDO AND THE PACIFIC, 1949 | Lacquer, ink, charcoal, foil, oil and collage on paper on board | $5,875 | Christie's | Aug 2001 |
| 5 | Periodic Table Series - Alchemical Pages, 1949 | Oil paint | $4,112 | Christie's | Aug 2000 |
| 6 | The Lost | Mixed media on canvas | $2,184 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | GLASSHOUSE SERIES, 2004 | Duraclear and aluminium | $1,378 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Owl | Mixed media | $1,369 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled | Mixed media on paper | $1,150 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Owl, 1947 | Duraclear on arcylic | $623 | Bonhams | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,369 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $623 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Janet Laurence is an Australian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,259. 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 Janet Laurence sold in 2026 for $5,932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Janet Laurence work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Laurence work is $1,259.

The median Janet Laurence work on paper sells for $1,150 across 5 lots.

The median Janet Laurence painting sells for $6,551 across 2 lots.

The median Janet Laurence photograph sells for $912 across 2 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | $6,551 | $7,170 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,150† | $5,875 | 71.4% | 2026-08-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $912 | $1,378 | — | 2025-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $7,170 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,932 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $5,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,112 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,378 |
| Photography | 2025 | $446 |

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 Janet Laurence worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Laurence work is $1,259. The median Janet Laurence work on paper sells for $1,150 across 5 lots. The median Janet Laurence painting sells for $6,551 across 2 lots. The median Janet Laurence photograph sells for $912 across 2 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 Janet Laurence's auction record?

Janet Laurence's auction record is $12,061, set in 2019.

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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, “Janet Laurence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janet-laurence (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.