Laura Coombs Hills (1859–1952)
What is Laura Coombs Hills’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 129 auction results for Laura Coombs Hills at 13 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,779 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,785–$10,336, n=10). The auction record is $52,875 for Peonies and Velvet (2004, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peonies and Velvet | Pastel on paper | $52,875 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2004 |
| 2 | Helen Harlow | Watercolor on ivory | $47,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | Heavenly Blues/A Still Life with Morning Glories | Pastel on paper | $46,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2001 |
| 4 | Jonquils and Narcissus | Pastel on fine canvas | $46,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2001 |
| 5 | A Still Life with Zinnia, Dahlia and Cosmos | Pastel on paper | $35,250 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | A Still Life with Zinnia, Dahlia and Cosmos | Lacquer | $35,250 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 7 | Portrait of Arthur Franklin Harlow | Watercolor | $31,250 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Daffodils | Pastel on paper | $28,200 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2003 |
| 9 | Portrait Miniature of Louisa Barbour of Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1920 | Watercolor on ivory | $27,255 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | Portrait Miniature of Louisa Barbour of Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1920 | Watercolor on ivory | $27,255 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 108 | $7,964 |
| Paintings | 7 | $3,450 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $8,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $7,600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 129 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Laura Coombs Hills is an American artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $7,500. 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 Laura Coombs Hills sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Coombs Hills work is $7,500.
The median Laura Coombs Hills work on paper sells for $7,660 across 120 lots.
The median Laura Coombs Hills painting sells for $3,225 across 6 lots.
The median Laura Coombs Hills photograph sells for $8,000 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Laura Coombs Hills work on papers typically sell for $3,851–$11,163 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Laura Coombs Hills work on papers typically sell for $4,282–$18,575 (the middle half of 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $3,225 | $6,900 | 75% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 145 | $7,660†‡ | $52,875 | 82.8% | 2026-08-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | 2008-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $46,000 | $52,875 | — | 2025-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $3,851–$11,163†‡ | $7,620†‡ | $47,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $4,282–$18,575‡ | $7,700‡ | $52,875 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $52,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $47,000 |
| Photography | 2008 | $8,000 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $6,900 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $4,994 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laura Coombs Hills worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Coombs Hills work is $7,500. The median Laura Coombs Hills work on paper sells for $7,660 across 120 lots. The median Laura Coombs Hills painting sells for $3,225 across 6 lots. The median Laura Coombs Hills photograph sells for $8,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Laura Coombs Hills work on papers typically sell for $3,851–$11,163 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Laura Coombs Hills work on papers typically sell for $4,282–$18,575 (the middle half of 47 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 Laura Coombs Hills work on paper?
Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laura Coombs Hills work on paper is $7,660. 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 Laura Coombs Hills's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laura Coombs Hills work on paper is $52,875.
What is the average price of a small Laura Coombs Hills work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laura Coombs Hills work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,620, 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 medium Laura Coombs Hills work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laura Coombs Hills work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Laura Coombs Hills's auction record?
Laura Coombs Hills's auction record is $52,875, set in 2004.
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