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# Lawrence Schiller (b. 1936)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Lawrence Schiller at 22 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $246–$6,400, n=9). The auction record is $24,062 for Marilyn (Shot on the Set of "Something's Gotta Give") (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn (Shot on the Set of "Something's Gotta Give"), 1936 | Gelatin silver prints | $24,062 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Marilyn Monroe on the set of "Something's Got to Give", 1936 | Ink | $7,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | Marilyn Monroe in a Blue Robe on the Set of 'Something's Got to Give', 1936 | Oversized chromogenic print, printed later | $6,400 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Marilyn Monroe in a Pool on the Set of 'Something's Got to Give', 1936 | Oversized chromogenic print, printed later | $6,400 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Ten Portraits of Barbra Streisand, 1936 | 7 gelatin silver prints and 3 chromogenic prints | $6,400 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Marilyn | Cartes-de-visite | $6,250 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn 12, 2007 | Silver (8) and chromogenic color prints (4) | $21,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Marilyn 12, 1936 | Woodland Hills, California: East End Editions, 2007. 14 chromogenic prints (10 in black and white); 13 signed and numbered '44/75' in ink (recto) or (margin, recto); image: each approximately 16 x 23in. (40.5 x 58.4cm.) or the reverse; sheet: each 20 x 24in. (50.8 x 61cm.); contained in large folio clamshell box, numbered '44/75' in silver ink (lid) | $18,932 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Marilyn 12, 1936 | Photographs | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Marilyn Monroe at the Pool, 1936 | Pigment print | $7,930 | Bonhams | May 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 35 | $2,594 |
| Other | 6 | $1,619 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $2,807 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $890 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lawrence Schiller is an American artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,263. 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 Schiller sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Lawrence Schiller works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Lawrence Schiller work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Schiller work is $2,263.

The median Lawrence Schiller photograph sells for $2,928 across 48 lots.

The median Lawrence Schiller print sells for $2,025 across 8 lots.

The median Lawrence Schiller painting sells for $318 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lawrence Schiller photographs typically sell for $1,325–$5,857 (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 | 8 | $2,025 | $3,250 | — | 2019-11-19 |
| Paintings | 2 | $318 | $508 | — | 2025-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,530 | $1,530 | — | 2022-08-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $127 | $127 | 50% | 2025-06-27 |
| Photography | 98 | $2,928†‡ | $24,062 | 49% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,581‡ | $24,062 | — | 2021-04-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Lawrence Schiller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $2,025. Paintings (2 lots) median $318, record $508. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $20,581.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,475–$2,312 | $2,025 | $3,250 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $304–$2,573†‡ | $890†‡ | $3,654 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,325–$5,857†‡ | $2,868†‡ | $24,062 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,000–$7,513‡ | $6,400‡ | $19,912‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $24,062 |
| Photography | 2021 | $21,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,530 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $508 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $127 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $127 |

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 Schiller worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Schiller work is $2,263. The median Lawrence Schiller photograph sells for $2,928 across 48 lots. The median Lawrence Schiller print sells for $2,025 across 8 lots. The median Lawrence Schiller painting sells for $318 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lawrence Schiller photographs typically sell for $1,325–$5,857 (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 Schiller photograph?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Schiller photograph is $2,928. 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 Schiller's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Schiller photograph is $24,062.

### What is the average price of a medium Lawrence Schiller photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lawrence Schiller photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,868, 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 small Lawrence Schiller photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lawrence Schiller photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $890, 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 Schiller's auction record?

Lawrence Schiller's auction record is $24,062, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lawrence Schiller auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lawrence-schiller (updated 2026-11-03).

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.