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# L.S. Lowry (1887–1976)

## What is L.S. Lowry’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for L.S. Lowry at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $872 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$1,894, n=7). The auction record is $8,734 for Britain at Play (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated female nude (verso); Head portrait (recto), circa 1916 | — | $8,625 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britain at Play | Colour reproduction | $8,734 | Cheffins Fine Art | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | A Northern Town | Lithograph Image | $5,671 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | In the crowd | Pencil | $3,926 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | ON THE SANDS | Lithograph | $3,913 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2016 |
| 5 | Level Crossing with Train, 1973 | Lithograph Image | $3,686 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | St Simons Church, Salford, 1928 | Lithograph | $3,669 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | THREE MEN AND A CAT, 1963 | Lithograph in colours | $3,166 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Great Ancoats Street, Manchester | Pencil LS Lowry | $2,943 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | An industrial Town | Lithograph Image | $2,879 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 20 | $2,047 |
| Other | 7 | $1,527 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,457 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,350 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


L.S. Lowry is a British artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,842. 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 sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,628 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a L.S. Lowry work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L.S. Lowry work is $1,842.

The median L.S. Lowry print sells for $1,842 across 51 lots.

The median L.S. Lowry work on paper sells for $507 across 1 lots.

The median L.S. Lowry photograph sells for $1,070 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) L.S. Lowry prints typically sell for $1,401–$4,839 (the middle half of 29 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 | 54 | $1,842†‡ | $8,734 | 94.4% | 2026-07-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $61‡ | $61‡ | — | 2026-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $507† | $507† | 33.3% | 2025-04-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,070† | $1,070† | — | 2022-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,680† | $10,066† | — | 2026-07-17 |

† 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 (54 lots) median $1,842 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $61, record $61. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,680.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $242–$2,787†‡ | $1,287†‡ | $3,926 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,401–$4,839†‡ | $3,020†‡ | $8,734 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,292† |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,070† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $507† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $61‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L.S. Lowry work is $1,842. The median L.S. Lowry print sells for $1,842 across 51 lots. The median L.S. Lowry work on paper sells for $507 across 1 lots. The median L.S. Lowry photograph sells for $1,070 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) L.S. Lowry prints typically sell for $1,401–$4,839 (the middle half of 29 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 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a L.S. Lowry print is $1,842. 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 $8,734.

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium L.S. Lowry print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,020, 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 L.S. Lowry print?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small L.S. Lowry print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,287, 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 $10,066, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,066 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.