> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laura-knight · updated 2026-11-02

# Laura Knight (1877–1970)

## What is Laura Knight’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $43,216 |
| Works on paper | 109 | $2,523 |
| Other | 92 | $1,673 |
| Prints | 61 | $892 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Laura Knight work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Laura Knight auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laura-knight (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.