Laura Matthews (b. 1964)
What is Laura Matthews’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Laura Matthews at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $879 including buyer’s premium (middle half $410–$1,080, n=9). The auction record is $3,282 for Tasmanian Landscape (2018, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tasmanian Landscape | Oil on linen | $3,282 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Eden | Oil on Canvas | $2,972 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | Disturbed | Oil on canvas | $2,023 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | LAURA MATTHEWS, 1964-, 15 canvases iconic Sydney exhibited " Art on the rocks ", Oil on canvas, 143x100x10cm | Oil on canvas | $1,868 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Orange | Oil on canvas | $1,698 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Journeying to the Edge, part 2, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $1,207 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Sail Line | Oil and aerosol on board | $1,143 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Road to Nowhere | Oil on canvas | $1,080 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Gorge, Northern Territory | Oil on canvas | $1,037 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Landscapes (quadriptych) | Oil | $978 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $621 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,207 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $423 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $340 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Laura Matthews is a British (modern) artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $827. 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 Matthews sold in 2026 for $879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Laura Matthews on OpeningBid →What is a Laura Matthews work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Matthews work is $827.
The median Laura Matthews painting sells for $810 across 32 lots.
The median Laura Matthews work on paper sells for $403 across 1 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 | 88 | $810†‡ | $6,141† | 36.4% | 2026-04-13 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $403 | $403 | 9.1% | 2024-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $281–$1,030† | $471† | $4,077† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $810–$3,127†‡ | $1,207†‡ | $6,141† |
† 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 | 2011 | $6,141† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,289† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $403 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laura Matthews worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laura Matthews work is $827. The median Laura Matthews painting sells for $810 across 32 lots. The median Laura Matthews work on paper sells for $403 across 1 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 Matthews painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laura Matthews painting is $810. 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 Matthews's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laura Matthews painting is $6,141. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,141 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Laura Matthews work on paper?
Based on 1 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laura Matthews work on paper is $403.
What is Laura Matthews's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laura Matthews work on paper is $403.
What is the average price of a large Laura Matthews painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Laura Matthews painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,207, 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 Matthews painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laura Matthews painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Laura Matthews's auction record?
Laura Matthews's auction record is $6,141, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,141 (buyer's premium not included).
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