Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887–1976)
Laurence Stephen Lowry is a British artist with 258 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $11,699. 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 Stephen Lowry is recorded as sold in 2026 for $39,904; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work is $11,699.
The median Laurence Stephen Lowry print sells for $1,745 across 95 lots.
The median Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper sells for $21,035 across 104 lots.
The median Laurence Stephen Lowry painting sells for $169,279 across 48 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry work on papers typically sell for $9,865–$36,332 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry prints typically sell for $1,158–$4,858 (the middle half of 59 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 | 110 | $1,745†‡ | $39,904‡ | 86.4% | 2026-07-29 |
| Paintings | 48 | $169,279†‡ | $7.4M | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 106 | $21,035†‡ | $203,090 | — | 2026-01-21 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | 50% | 1998-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $282,421 | $7.4M | — | 2019-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Laurence Stephen Lowry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (110 lots) median $1,745 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $169,279, record $7,417,313. A typical Laurence Stephen Lowry painting sells for around 97× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $282,421.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $234–$1,977†‡ | $806†‡ | $4,295 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $1,158–$4,858†‡ | $2,310†‡ | $13,875 |
† 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) | 25 | $43,142–$256,791†‡ | $126,988†‡ | $722,067 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $86,159–$689,483‡ | $346,978‡ | $7.4M |
† 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) | 95 | $9,865–$36,332†‡ | $21,327†‡ | $203,090 |
† 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 | 2007 | $7.4M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $203,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $139,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $39,904‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $13,875 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laurence Stephen Lowry worth?
Across 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work is $11,699. The median Laurence Stephen Lowry print sells for $1,745 across 95 lots. The median Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper sells for $21,035 across 104 lots. The median Laurence Stephen Lowry painting sells for $169,279 across 48 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry work on papers typically sell for $9,865–$36,332 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry prints typically sell for $1,158–$4,858 (the middle half of 59 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 Stephen Lowry print?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry print is $1,745. 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 Stephen Lowry's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Stephen Lowry print is $39,904. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper is $21,035. 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 Stephen Lowry's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper is $203,090.
What is the average price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry painting is $169,279. 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 Stephen Lowry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Stephen Lowry painting is $7,417,313.
What is the average price of a small Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,327, 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 Stephen Lowry print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurence Stephen Lowry print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,310, 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 Laurence Stephen Lowry's auction record?
Laurence Stephen Lowry's auction record is $7,417,313, set in 2007.
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