Lawrence Nelson Wilbur (1897–1960)
Lawrence Nelson Wilbur is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $980.
A work by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur sold in 2024 for $1,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lawrence Nelson Wilbur on OpeningBid →What is a Lawrence Nelson Wilbur work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Nelson Wilbur work is $980.
The median Lawrence Nelson Wilbur painting sells for $1,890 across 5 lots.
The median Lawrence Nelson Wilbur work on paper sells for $1,000 across 5 lots.
The median Lawrence Nelson Wilbur print sells for $800 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $800 | $840 | — | 2010-09-16 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,890 | $19,975 | 71.4% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,000 | $2,800 | 83.3% | 2021-06-30 |
Lawrence Nelson Wilbur's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $800. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,890, record $19,975. A typical Lawrence Nelson Wilbur painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,638–$2,800 | $1,890 | $19,975 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $19,975 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,140 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lawrence Nelson Wilbur worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Nelson Wilbur work is $980. The median Lawrence Nelson Wilbur painting sells for $1,890 across 5 lots. The median Lawrence Nelson Wilbur work on paper sells for $1,000 across 5 lots. The median Lawrence Nelson Wilbur print sells for $800 across 3 lots.
What is Lawrence Nelson Wilbur's auction record?
Lawrence Nelson Wilbur's auction record is $19,975, set in 2002.
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