Lawrence Calcagno (1913–1993)
What is Lawrence Calcagno’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Lawrence Calcagno at 15 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,865–$6,882, n=7). The auction record is $61,186 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil on canvas | $61,186 | Sotheby's | Aug 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled Landscape, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $13,970 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (watercolour on paper), 1956 | Watercolor | $13,671 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | The Red Bank, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Earth Constellation, 1966 | Painting | $9,450 | Rago Arts | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Edge of Morning III, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $7,620 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Sun Painting II, 1916 | Acrylic paint | $7,061 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Sunbands V, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $7,020 | Wright | Jun 2003 |
| 9 | Dark Sunbands, 1968 | Mixed media | $6,985 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Earth Legend I, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $6,435 | Wright | Jun 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $3,200 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,681 |
| Other | 7 | $1,121 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,835 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,188 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Lawrence Calcagno is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,130. 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 Calcagno sold in 2026 for $4,655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Calcagno work is $3,130.
The median Lawrence Calcagno painting sells for $3,198 across 34 lots.
The median Lawrence Calcagno work on paper sells for $826 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $3,198† | $61,186 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $826‡ | $13,671 | — | 2024-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,970 | $61,186 | — | 2024-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,829–$5,466 | $2,252 | $61,186 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,200–$6,435 | $3,835 | $9,450 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $61,186 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $13,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $13,671 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,003 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lawrence Calcagno worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Calcagno work is $3,130. The median Lawrence Calcagno painting sells for $3,198 across 34 lots. The median Lawrence Calcagno work on paper sells for $826 across 4 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 Calcagno painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Calcagno painting is $3,198. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lawrence Calcagno's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Calcagno painting is $61,186.
What is the average price of a medium Lawrence Calcagno painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lawrence Calcagno painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Lawrence Calcagno painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lawrence Calcagno painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,835, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lawrence Calcagno's auction record?
Lawrence Calcagno's auction record is $61,186, set in 2024.
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