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# Lawrence Daws (1927–2025)

## What is Lawrence Daws’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Lawrence Daws at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,182 including buyer’s premium (middle half $865–$4,562, n=6). The auction record is $42,110 for NIGHT POOL (2014, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIGHT POOL, 2006 | Oil on three canvas panels | $42,110 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Lily Pool, 1927 | Oil paint | $28,200 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 3 | SUMMER, 1993, 1993 | Oil on canvas on board | $17,230 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |
| 4 | WATERLILIES, 1983 | Oil on composition board | $16,190 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 5 | SPIRIT IN SEARCH OF COGNISANCE, 1960 | Oil on board | $12,176 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 6 | Spirit in Search of Cognisance, 1960 | Oil on board | $12,176 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 7 | Clare Landscape, 1988 | Oil on paper on board | $12,172 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE, c.1954 – 55 | Oil on composition board | $5,169 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | YAM CREEK, 1962 | Oil on composition board | $5,158 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | STUDY FOR RUNNING FIGURES, 1974 | Oil on composition board | $5,151 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $5,160 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $12,176 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,149 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lawrence Daws is an Australian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,559. 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 Daws sold in 2026 for $3,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Lawrence Daws work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lawrence Daws work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Daws work is $3,559.

The median Lawrence Daws painting sells for $5,169 across 15 lots.

The median Lawrence Daws work on paper sells for $630 across 3 lots.

The median Lawrence Daws print sells for $1,186 across 1 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 | $1,186 | $1,186 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 15 | $5,169† | $42,110 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $630 | $1,292 | 75% | 2025-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Lawrence Daws's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,186. Paintings (15 lots) median $5,169, record $42,110. A typical Lawrence Daws painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,643–$5,061 | $4,318 | $16,190 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,535–$22,715† | $12,176† | $42,110 |

† 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 | 2014 | $42,110 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $28,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,292 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $630 |

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 Lawrence Daws worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Daws work is $3,559. The median Lawrence Daws painting sells for $5,169 across 15 lots. The median Lawrence Daws work on paper sells for $630 across 3 lots. The median Lawrence Daws print sells for $1,186 across 1 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 Daws painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Daws painting is $5,169. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lawrence Daws's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Daws painting is $42,110.

### What is Lawrence Daws's auction record?

Lawrence Daws's auction record is $42,110, set in 2014.

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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.