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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.