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# Lilian Colbourn (1897–1967)

## What is Lilian Colbourn’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $822 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Lilian Colbourn work 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).

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lilian Colbourn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lilian-colbourn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.