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# Laurence Broderick (1935–2024)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Laurence Broderick at 7 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,646 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,199–$3,048, n=40). The auction record is $16,079 for BANANA LAUNCH, 1934 (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANANA LAUNCH, 1934, 1994 | Signed Leon U. (lower right), oil on canvas | $16,079 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Eve, 1996 | Signed, titled and dated, English alabaster on green Indian marble base | $11,036 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | The Otter, 1994 | Signed, titled, dated and inscribed IN MEMORY OF GAVIN MAXWELL (to base), Coniston Stone | $9,157 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | The Bull, 2003 | Signed, titled, and numbered AC/10 (to edge of base), bronze, mounted on circular bronze base, from the edition of 10 artist's casts | $7,883 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Two Playful Otters | Signed and numbered 1/7, with Morris Singer foundry mark, patinated bronze | $7,228 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Bull Maquette III for the Bull Ring, Birmingham, 2003 | Inscribed, titled and numbered 24/25 (to the side of base), patinated bronze | $6,600 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Teko, Maquette II, 1935 | Bronze | $5,757 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | TEKO THE SWIMMING OTTER | Signed, titled and numbered 46/100, patinated bronze | $5,676 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Playful Otter Maquette VII | Inscribed, titled and numbered 23/25, stamped with the foundry mark, polished bronze | $5,189 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | PLAYFUL OTTER XXXII, 1992, 1992 | <p>signed, titled and dated, Cornish Soapstone</p> | $5,165 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 85 | $2,050 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $2,619 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $1,716 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Laurence Broderick is a British (modern) artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,813. 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 Laurence Broderick sold in 2026 for $3,773, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Laurence Broderick works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Laurence Broderick work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Broderick work is $1,813.

The median Laurence Broderick sculpture sells for $1,892 across 102 lots.

The median Laurence Broderick painting sells for $677 across 2 lots.

The median Laurence Broderick print sells for $7,883 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Laurence Broderick sculptures typically sell for $1,182–$3,025 (the middle half of 77 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 | 2 | $7,883 | $7,883 | 50% | 2024-04-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $677 | $749 | — | 2021-03-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 111 | $1,892†‡ | $11,036 | 91.9% | 2026-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $8,520 | $20,581 | — | 2026-10-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Laurence Broderick's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $7,883 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $677, record $749. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $8,520.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $1,182–$3,025†‡ | $1,716†‡ | $9,157 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,442–$3,468† | $2,977† | $11,036 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $11,036 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $9,157 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,883 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $749 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $606 |

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 Broderick worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Broderick work is $1,813. The median Laurence Broderick sculpture sells for $1,892 across 102 lots. The median Laurence Broderick painting sells for $677 across 2 lots. The median Laurence Broderick print sells for $7,883 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Laurence Broderick sculptures typically sell for $1,182–$3,025 (the middle half of 77 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 Laurence Broderick sculpture?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Broderick sculpture is $1,892. 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 Laurence Broderick's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Broderick sculpture is $11,036.

### What is the average price of a small Laurence Broderick sculpture?

Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laurence Broderick sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,716, 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 Laurence Broderick sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurence Broderick sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Laurence Broderick's auction record?

Laurence Broderick's auction record is $16,079, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Laurence Broderick auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laurence-broderick (updated 2026-11-03).

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.