Laurence Philip Sisson (1928–2015)
Laurence Philip Sisson is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $575. 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 Philip Sisson sold in 2026 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Philip Sisson work is $575.
The median Laurence Philip Sisson work on paper sells for $366 across 60 lots.
The median Laurence Philip Sisson painting sells for $1,312 across 30 lots.
The median Laurence Philip Sisson print sells for $881 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Philip Sisson work on papers typically sell for $267–$593 (the middle half of 55 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 | 1 | $881 | $881 | — | 2005-03-04 |
| Paintings | 34 | $1,312†‡ | $5,490 | 88.2% | 2025-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $366‡ | $1,410 | 76.9% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,500 | $5,490 | — | 2022-11-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Laurence Philip Sisson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $881. Paintings (34 lots) median $1,312, record $5,490. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $690–$2,130† | $1,141† | $5,490 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,462–$3,512‡ | $2,468‡ | $4,994 |
† 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) | 5 | $250–$550‡ | $382‡ | $633 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $267–$593‡ | $356‡ | $1,410 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $5,490 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $4,994 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,293 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $881 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laurence Philip Sisson worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Philip Sisson work is $575. The median Laurence Philip Sisson work on paper sells for $366 across 60 lots. The median Laurence Philip Sisson painting sells for $1,312 across 30 lots. The median Laurence Philip Sisson print sells for $881 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Philip Sisson work on papers typically sell for $267–$593 (the middle half of 55 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 Philip Sisson work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Philip Sisson work on paper is $366. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Laurence Philip Sisson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Philip Sisson work on paper is $1,410.
What is the average price of a Laurence Philip Sisson painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Philip Sisson painting is $1,312. 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 Philip Sisson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Philip Sisson painting is $5,490.
What is the average price of a medium Laurence Philip Sisson work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurence Philip Sisson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Laurence Philip Sisson painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurence Philip Sisson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Laurence Philip Sisson's auction record?
Laurence Philip Sisson's auction record is $5,490, set in 2022.
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