> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-lavery · updated 2026-11-02

# John Lavery (1856–1941)

## What is John Lavery’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 240 auction results for John Lavery at 19 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,317–$122,816, n=16). The auction record is $3,870,347 for The Croquet Party (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Croquet Party, 1890 | Oil paint | $3,870,347 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | The Terrace, Cap d'Ail, 1921 | Oil paint | $1,607,421 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Tennis, Hotel Beau Site, Cannes, 1856 | Oil paint | $1,438,046 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | The Viscountess Castlerosse, Palm Springs, 1938 | Oil paint | $1,201,011 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | A Windy Day, 1908 | Oil paint | $1,168,303 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | The Bathing Hour, Lido, Venice, 1856 | Oil paint | $1,076,130 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Beaulieu, 1921 | Oil paint | $722,113 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | PAISLEY LAWN TENNIS CLUB, 1889 | Signed and dated 1889, oil on canvas | $718,948 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | The Bathing Hour, Lido, Venice, 1912 | Oil paint | $690,198 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Finale | Oil on canvas | $640,750 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 148 | $36,148 |
| Other | 11 | $9,329 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $553,170 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 80 | $51,056 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $24,380 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 240 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Lavery is an Irish artist with 314 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $27,420. 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 John Lavery sold in 2026 for $51,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Lavery work worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Lavery work is $27,420.

The median John Lavery painting sells for $35,153 across 167 lots.

The median John Lavery print sells for $3,014 across 9 lots.

The median John Lavery work on paper sells for $2,152 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Lavery paintings typically sell for $13,051–$131,751 (the middle half of 85 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Lavery paintings typically sell for $11,164–$43,717 (the middle half of 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $3,014† | $13,571 | 69.2% | 2025-06-23 |
| Paintings | 213 | $35,153†‡ | $3.9M | 78.4% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,152†‡ | $33,981† | 75% | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,543† | $2,530† | — | 2018-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 45 | $254,150† | $3.9M | — | 2026-03-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

John Lavery's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $3,014 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (213 lots) median $35,153, record $3,870,347. A typical John Lavery painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 45 lots) the median is $254,150.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,150–$4,081† | $2,600† | $10,882† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $11,164–$43,717† | $25,519† | $211,102 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $13,051–$131,751†‡ | $50,822†‡ | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $454,987–$596,787† | $509,554† | $3.9M |

† 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 | 2022 | $3.9M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $33,981† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,252 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $10,882† |
| Photography | 2016 | $2,530† |
| Photography | 2018 | $556† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 John Lavery worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Lavery work is $27,420. The median John Lavery painting sells for $35,153 across 167 lots. The median John Lavery print sells for $3,014 across 9 lots. The median John Lavery work on paper sells for $2,152 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Lavery paintings typically sell for $13,051–$131,751 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Lavery paintings typically sell for $11,164–$43,717 (the middle half of 66 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 John Lavery painting?

Based on 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Lavery painting is $35,153. 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 John Lavery's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Lavery painting is $3,870,347.

### What is the average price of a John Lavery print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Lavery print is $3,014. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Lavery's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Lavery print is $13,571.

### What is the average price of a medium John Lavery painting?

Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Lavery painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,822, 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 small John Lavery painting?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Lavery painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Lavery's auction record?

John Lavery's auction record is $3,870,347, set in 2022.

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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, “John Lavery auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-lavery (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.