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# Laurence Anthony Chait (b. 1943)

## What is Laurence Anthony Chait’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Laurence Anthony Chait at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,235 including buyer’s premium (middle half $444–$2,561, n=6). The auction record is $13,128 for The Four of Us (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Four of Us, 2017 | Bronze with a grey and verdigris patina, on a mild steel base | $13,128 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 2 | Warthog, 1996 | Bronze with a dark brown patina | $2,767 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Man on a Horse | Bronze with green patina on a granite base | $2,143 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Laurence Anthony Chait (South Africa, 1943 - ), Mother and Child | Bronze cast | $1,944 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Lean on me, 1943 | Bronze | $1,523 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Elephant, 2000 | Bronze with a brown patina, on a wooden base | $527 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Laurence Anthony Chait (South Africa, 1943 - ), Torso | Carved green marble | $417 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Laurence Anthony Chait (South Africa, 1943 - ), Warthog | Bronze cast with brown patina | $320 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,733 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Laurence Anthony Chait is a South African artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,064. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Laurence Anthony Chait sold in 2026 for $2,767, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Laurence Anthony Chait work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Anthony Chait work is $1,064.

The median Laurence Anthony Chait sculpture sells for $2,143 across 12 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $2,143 | $13,128 | — | 2026-07-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $13,128 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,767 |

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 Laurence Anthony Chait worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Anthony Chait work is $1,064. The median Laurence Anthony Chait sculpture sells for $2,143 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Laurence Anthony Chait sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Anthony Chait sculpture is $2,143.

### What is Laurence Anthony Chait's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Anthony Chait sculpture is $13,128.

### What is Laurence Anthony Chait's auction record?

Laurence Anthony Chait's auction record is $13,128, set in 2025.

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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, “Laurence Anthony Chait auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laurence-anthony-chait (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.