Lilian Colbourn (1897–1967)
What is Lilian Colbourn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Lilian Colbourn at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $261–$662, n=5). The auction record is $2,289 for Autumn Sea Whitby from Sandsend (2022, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Sea Whitby from Sandsend, c.1953 | Oil on canvas | $2,289 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Lilian Colbourn (1897-1967) Still life of tulips Signed Oil on canvas 56 x 45.5cm | Oil on canvas | $888 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | PARIS STREET SCENE, 1897 | Oil on canvas | $871 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Church, Lythe | Oil on canvas | $773 | Roseberys London | May 2021 |
| 5 | FOOTBRIDGE, STAITHES, 1897 | Oil on canvas | $662 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | The Adoration in the Stable, 1897 | Oil on canvas | $348 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | SEA MOVEMENTS, 1897 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $261 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | BEACH SCENES, 1897 | Pastel on paper | $209 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $822 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Lilian Colbourn is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $773. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lilian Colbourn is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,751; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lilian Colbourn work is $773.
The median Lilian Colbourn painting sells for $822 across 8 lots.
The median Lilian Colbourn work on paper sells for $235 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $822‡ | $7,406‡ | 88.9% | 2025-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $235 | $261 | — | 2025-10-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $549–$2,154‡ | $1,206‡ | $7,406‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $7,406‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,289 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $261 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $209 |
‡ 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 Lilian Colbourn worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lilian Colbourn work is $773. The median Lilian Colbourn painting sells for $822 across 8 lots. The median Lilian Colbourn work on paper sells for $235 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lilian Colbourn's auction record?
Lilian Colbourn's auction record is $7,406, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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