Lamar Briggs (1935–2015)
What is Lamar Briggs’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Lamar Briggs at 15 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $538 including buyer’s premium (middle half $396–$753, n=6). The auction record is $5,000 for French Flowers (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Flowers | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 2 | Park Walk No. 2, 2008 | Mixed media | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Why Wonder, 1935 | Acrylic paint | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Bellagio No. 6, 1935 | Acrylic paint | $3,640 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | French Flowers, 1935 | Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas | $3,000 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Two Crows, 1935 | Acrylic paint | $2,394 | Wright | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Voyage to Zona Rosa, 1935 | Mixed media | $2,142 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 8 | ML No. 1, 2007 | Acrylic on panel | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 9 | Kyoken VIII, 1935 | Acrylic paint | $2,016 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Como Garden, 1935 | Watercolor | $1,935 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,375 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $938 |
| Other | 28 | $750 |
| Prints | 10 | $565 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $433 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,050 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $806 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $630 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Lamar Briggs is an American artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $786. 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 Lamar Briggs sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lamar Briggs on OpeningBid →What is a Lamar Briggs work worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lamar Briggs work is $786.
The median Lamar Briggs painting sells for $1,161 across 28 lots.
The median Lamar Briggs print sells for $502 across 10 lots.
The median Lamar Briggs sculpture sells for $938 across 6 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 | $502† | $1,375 | 76.9% | 2025-02-11 |
| Paintings | 36 | $1,161†‡ | $5,000 | 77.8% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $500‡ | $635 | 83.3% | 2025-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $938 | $1,875 | 85.7% | 2024-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,750 | $5,000 | — | 2025-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lamar Briggs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $502 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $1,161, record $5,000. A typical Lamar Briggs painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $3,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $500–$756† | $504† | $1,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $628–$1,094 | $630 | $2,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,049–$2,050† | $1,282† | $5,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$3,640‡ | $2,016‡ | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $581–$1,248 | $938 | $1,875 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,310 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $792 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $635 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $563 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lamar Briggs worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lamar Briggs work is $786. The median Lamar Briggs painting sells for $1,161 across 28 lots. The median Lamar Briggs print sells for $502 across 10 lots. The median Lamar Briggs sculpture sells for $938 across 6 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 Lamar Briggs painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lamar Briggs painting is $1,161. 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 Lamar Briggs's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lamar Briggs painting is $5,000.
What is the average price of a Lamar Briggs print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lamar Briggs print is $502. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lamar Briggs's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lamar Briggs print is $1,375.
What is the average price of a medium Lamar Briggs painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lamar Briggs painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,282, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lamar Briggs's auction record?
Lamar Briggs's auction record is $5,000, set in 2022.
See the full Lamar Briggs record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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