Laura Knight (1877–1970)
What is Laura Knight’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 428 auction results for Laura Knight at 26 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,408 including buyer’s premium (middle half $855–$3,374, n=47). The auction record is $674,423 for Sennen Cove, Cornwall (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sennen Cove, Cornwall, 1877 | Painting | $674,423 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Beside the Stream | Painting | $606,919 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | At the Edge of the Cliff, 1917 | Oil paint | $542,295 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | In the Sun, Newlyn, 1877 | Oil paint | $286,125 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | A Girl Reading, probably Florence Carter Wood (later Mrs Alfred Munnings), 1877 | A Girl Reading, probably Florence Carter Wood (later Mrs Alfred Munnings) | $281,133 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | My Lady of the Rocks, 1877 | Oil paint | $241,360 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Studio Window, 1935 | Oil paint | $194,495 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 8 | Boys bathing, Newlyn Quay, 1877 | Oil paint | $129,820 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 9 | Gypsies at Epsom, 1877 | Oil paint | $129,730 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Allez Oop! | Oil on canvas | $125,682 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $43,216 |
| Works on paper | 109 | $2,523 |
| Other | 92 | $1,673 |
| Prints | 61 | $892 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $24,390 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,940 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $1,354 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 428 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Laura Knight is a British (modern) artist with 463 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,627. 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 Knight sold in 2026 for $2,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Laura Knight on OpeningBid →What is a Laura Knight work worth?
Across 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Knight work is $1,627.
The median Laura Knight work on paper sells for $1,673 across 230 lots.
The median Laura Knight print sells for $722 across 81 lots.
The median Laura Knight painting sells for $39,109 across 63 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Laura Knight work on papers typically sell for $826–$2,775 (the middle half of 193 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Laura Knight prints typically sell for $433–$1,119 (the middle half of 69 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 | 87 | $722†‡ | $4,940 | 93.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 75 | $39,109†‡ | $674,423 | 84% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 253 | $1,673†‡ | $53,593 | 90.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $113,597 | $674,423 | — | 2025-07-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Laura Knight's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $722 with 93.1% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $39,109, record $674,423. A typical Laura Knight painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $113,597.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $433–$1,119†‡ | $774†‡ | $2,345 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $246–$519†‡ | $285†‡ | $951 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,625–$19,858† | $12,193† | $105,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $15,036–$65,972†‡ | $41,233†‡ | $674,423 |
† 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) | 193 | $826–$2,775†‡ | $1,534†‡ | $21,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,894–$14,263‡ | $6,148‡ | $53,593 |
† 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 | 2021 | $674,423 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $606,919 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $53,593 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $48,195 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laura Knight worth?
Across 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Knight work is $1,627. The median Laura Knight work on paper sells for $1,673 across 230 lots. The median Laura Knight print sells for $722 across 81 lots. The median Laura Knight painting sells for $39,109 across 63 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Laura Knight work on papers typically sell for $826–$2,775 (the middle half of 193 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Laura Knight prints typically sell for $433–$1,119 (the middle half of 69 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 Knight work on paper?
Based on 230 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laura Knight work on paper is $1,673. 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 Knight's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laura Knight work on paper is $53,593.
What is the average price of a Laura Knight print?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laura Knight print is $722. 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 Knight's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laura Knight print is $4,940.
What is the average price of a Laura Knight painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laura Knight painting is $39,109. 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 Knight's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laura Knight painting is $674,423.
What is the average price of a small Laura Knight work on paper?
Based on 193 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laura Knight work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,534, 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 Laura Knight print?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laura Knight print (small (under 50 cm)) is $774, 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 Laura Knight's auction record?
Laura Knight's auction record is $674,423, set in 2021.
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