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# Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887–1976)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,854 auction results for Laurence Stephen Lowry at 34 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,440–$24,766, n=240). The auction record is $8,819,453 for Going to the Match (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going to the Match, 1953 | Oil paint | $8,819,453 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Sunday Afternoon, 1957 | Oil paint | $7,983,419 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | A Northern Race Meeting, 1956 | Oil paint | $6,793,696 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Going to the Match, 1928 | Oil paint | $4,037,451 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | The Sea, 1964 | Oil paint | $3,631,927 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | The Mill, Pendlebury, 1943 | Oil paint | $3,465,677 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | The Auction, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $3,418,424 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | the fairground | Oil on canvas | $2,899,453 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Industrial Panorama, 1887 | Oil paint | $2,706,028 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | The Village Street, 1935 | Oil paint | $2,598,775 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 255 | $269,972 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $22,351 |
| Other | 506 | $5,950 |
| Prints | 751 | $3,768 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 731 | $11,563 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 811 | $3,877 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,854 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Laurence Stephen Lowry is a British (modern) artist with 2,017 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,834. 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 sold in 2026 for $6,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Laurence Stephen Lowry work worth?

Across 1,816 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work is $4,834.

The median Laurence Stephen Lowry print sells for $3,359 across 984 lots.

The median Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper sells for $11,307 across 501 lots.

The median Laurence Stephen Lowry painting sells for $255,873 across 262 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry prints typically sell for $2,237–$5,849 (the middle half of 674 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry work on papers typically sell for $6,596–$38,542 (the middle half of 347 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 | 1,037 | $3,359†‡ | $56,340 | 94.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 278 | $255,873‡ | $8.8M | 94.2% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 554 | $11,307†‡ | $342,628 | 90.4% | 2026-07-15 |
| Photography | 4 | $4,795‡ | $159,024 | — | 2015-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 232 | $342,628†‡ | $8.8M | — | 2026-06-24 |

† 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 (1,037 lots) median $3,359 with 94.9% sell-through. Paintings (278 lots) median $255,873, record $8,819,453. A typical Laurence Stephen Lowry painting sells for around 76× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 232 lots) the median is $342,628.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 304 | $1,770–$4,922†‡ | $2,878†‡ | $12,065 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 674 | $2,237–$5,849†‡ | $3,555†‡ | $56,340 |

† 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) | 141 | $74,417–$270,956‡ | $134,385‡ | $2.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 113 | $255,988–$1.1M | $613,197 | $8.8M |

‡ 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) | 347 | $6,596–$38,542†‡ | $21,869†‡ | $342,628 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 138 | $675–$1,435 | $886 | $42,996 |

† 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 | 2022 | $8.8M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $342,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $228,698 |
| Photography | 2015 | $159,024 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $56,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $54,510 |
| Photography | 2001 | $8,930 |

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 Stephen Lowry worth?

Across 1,816 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work is $4,834. The median Laurence Stephen Lowry print sells for $3,359 across 984 lots. The median Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper sells for $11,307 across 501 lots. The median Laurence Stephen Lowry painting sells for $255,873 across 262 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry prints typically sell for $2,237–$5,849 (the middle half of 674 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Laurence Stephen Lowry work on papers typically sell for $6,596–$38,542 (the middle half of 347 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 984 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry print is $3,359. 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 $56,340.

### What is the average price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper?

Based on 501 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper is $11,307. 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 $342,628.

### What is the average price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry painting?

Based on 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Stephen Lowry painting is $255,873. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Laurence Stephen Lowry's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Stephen Lowry painting is $8,819,453.

### What is the average price of a medium Laurence Stephen Lowry print?

Based on 674 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurence Stephen Lowry print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,555, 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 small Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper?

Based on 347 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laurence Stephen Lowry work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,869, 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 $8,819,453, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.