Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836–1912)
Lawrence Alma-Tadema is a Dutch artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $16,484. 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 Lawrence Alma-Tadema sold in 2023 for $389,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Alma-Tadema work is $16,484.
The median Lawrence Alma-Tadema painting sells for $174,500 across 16 lots.
The median Lawrence Alma-Tadema print sells for $669 across 10 lots.
The median Lawrence Alma-Tadema work on paper sells for $12,507 across 9 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 | 11 | $669‡ | $4,056 | 90.9% | 2024-06-25 |
| Paintings | 18 | $174,500† | $2.2M | 88.9% | 2023-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $12,507† | $125,236 | — | 2025-09-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $473† | $750† | — | 2024-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $295,750 | $2.2M | — | 2023-07-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lawrence Alma-Tadema's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $669 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $174,500, record $2,210,500. A typical Lawrence Alma-Tadema painting sells for around 261× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $295,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $84–$1,836‡ | $900‡ | $4,056 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $47,699–$111,010† | $67,923† | $389,405 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,614–$32,760† | $12,507† | $125,236 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $125,236 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $99,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,056 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,552‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $750† |
| Photography | 2024 | $196† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Lawrence Alma-Tadema worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Alma-Tadema work is $16,484. The median Lawrence Alma-Tadema painting sells for $174,500 across 16 lots. The median Lawrence Alma-Tadema print sells for $669 across 10 lots. The median Lawrence Alma-Tadema work on paper sells for $12,507 across 9 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 Lawrence Alma-Tadema painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Alma-Tadema painting is $174,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lawrence Alma-Tadema's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Alma-Tadema painting is $2,210,500.
What is the average price of a Lawrence Alma-Tadema print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Alma-Tadema print is $669. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lawrence Alma-Tadema's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Alma-Tadema print is $4,056.
What is Lawrence Alma-Tadema's auction record?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema's auction record is $2,210,500, set in 2012.
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