Lawrence M Daws (b. 1927)
What is Lawrence M Daws’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Lawrence M Daws at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,884 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,604–$2,358, n=8). The auction record is $27,556 for Owl Creek Landscape, Glasshouse Mountains (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owl Creek Landscape, Glasshouse Mountains | Oil on canvas | $27,556 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 2 | Nude in Landscape, 1980 | Oil on cardboard | $16,534 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 3 | Night Trader and the Big Pacific Eye | Oil on board | $10,345 | Christie's | Aug 2005 |
| 4 | Sun over Landscape | Oil on board | $5,677 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 5 | Kangaroo, 1961 | Oil on board | $5,549 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Eye Panorama | Oil on board | $4,262 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2011 |
| 7 | Night bird, 1927 | Oil paint | $3,740 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Glass House Mountains | Oil on board | $2,993 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2021 |
| 9 | Swan Over The Seine, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $2,775 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Glasshouse Mountain | Oil on board | $2,546 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,546 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,645 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,884 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,011 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Lawrence M Daws is an Australian artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,089. 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 M Daws sold in 2025 for $2,089, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lawrence M Daws on OpeningBid →What is a Lawrence M Daws work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence M Daws work is $2,089.
The median Lawrence M Daws painting sells for $2,488 across 51 lots.
The median Lawrence M Daws work on paper sells for $543 across 6 lots.
The median Lawrence M Daws print sells for $80 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lawrence M Daws paintings typically sell for $1,210–$2,991 (the middle half of 26 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 | 5 | $80† | $541† | 80% | 2021-05-25 |
| Paintings | 76 | $2,488†‡ | $42,081‡ | 67.1% | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $543†‡ | $1,096‡ | 30% | 2024-08-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $23,385†‡ | $42,081‡ | — | 2020-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lawrence M Daws's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $80 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $2,488, record $42,081. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lawrence M Daws painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $23,385.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $502–$1,314† | $675† | $2,219 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,210–$2,991†‡ | $2,205†‡ | $16,534 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,906–$15,196†‡ | $5,067†‡ | $42,081‡ |
† 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) | 5 | $288–$772†‡ | $313†‡ | $1,096‡ |
† 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 | 2014 | $42,081‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $27,556 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,096‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $912† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $541† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $94† |
† 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 M Daws worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence M Daws work is $2,089. The median Lawrence M Daws painting sells for $2,488 across 51 lots. The median Lawrence M Daws work on paper sells for $543 across 6 lots. The median Lawrence M Daws print sells for $80 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lawrence M Daws paintings typically sell for $1,210–$2,991 (the middle half of 26 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 Lawrence M Daws painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence M Daws painting is $2,488. 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 Lawrence M Daws's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence M Daws painting is $42,081. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lawrence M Daws work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence M Daws work on paper is $543. 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 Lawrence M Daws's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence M Daws work on paper is $1,096. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Lawrence M Daws painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lawrence M Daws painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,205, 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 large Lawrence M Daws painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lawrence M Daws painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,067, 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 Lawrence M Daws's auction record?
Lawrence M Daws's auction record is $42,081, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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