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# L S Lowry (1887–1976)

L S Lowry is a British artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,203. 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 L S Lowry is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,342; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a L S Lowry work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L S Lowry work is $1,203.

The median L S Lowry print sells for $1,203 across 39 lots.

The median L S Lowry work on paper sells for $91 across 9 lots.

The median L S Lowry painting sells for $26,762 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) L S Lowry prints typically sell for $434–$2,459 (the middle half of 27 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 | 50 | $1,203†‡ | $9,310† | 78% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | $26,762 | $26,762 | 50% | 2001-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $91†‡ | $6,460 | 60% | 2026-06-28 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,310† | $26,762 | — | 2019-10-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

L S Lowry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $1,203 with 78% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $26,762, record $26,762. A typical L S Lowry painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,310.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $391–$1,630† | $1,275† | $2,126† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $434–$2,459†‡ | $1,342†‡ | $9,310† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $70–$112† | $70† | $151† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $26,762 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $9,310† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $9,065† |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $6,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $163† |

† 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 L S Lowry worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L S Lowry work is $1,203. The median L S Lowry print sells for $1,203 across 39 lots. The median L S Lowry work on paper sells for $91 across 9 lots. The median L S Lowry painting sells for $26,762 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) L S Lowry prints typically sell for $434–$2,459 (the middle half of 27 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 L S Lowry print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a L S Lowry print is $1,203. 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 L S Lowry's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a L S Lowry print is $9,310. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,310 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a L S Lowry work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a L S Lowry work on paper is $91. 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 L S Lowry's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a L S Lowry work on paper is $6,460.

### What is the average price of a medium L S Lowry print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium L S Lowry print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,342, 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 L S Lowry's auction record?

L S Lowry's auction record is $26,762, set in 2001.

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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, “L S Lowry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/l-s-lowry-4 (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.