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# Louise Rayner (1829–1924)

## What is Louise Rayner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Louise Rayner at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,263 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,002–$9,150, n=11). The auction record is $48,835 for Watergate Street, Chester (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watergate Street, Chester, 1832 | Pencil | $48,835 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 2 | Bridge Street, Chester, with St. Peter's Church and Chester Town Hall in the background, 1831 | Pencil | $46,484 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Drury Lane, London | Pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour | $21,878 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 4 | The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent | Pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour | $21,546 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury | — | $21,031 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | THE ROYAL MILE, EDINBURGH | <p>Signed, watercolour</p> | $20,472 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | OLD HOUSES, HEAD OF WEST BOW | <p>Signed, watercolour</p> | $16,021 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Wych Street, Strand, London | Pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour | $15,438 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Rheims cathedral, France | Pencil and watercolour, heightened with bodycolour | $15,260 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 10 | THE GRASSMARKET LOOKING TOWARDS EDINBURGH CASTLE | Signed, watercolour | $12,831 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $21,031 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $5,469 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $18,246 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,951 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louise Rayner is a British (modern) artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,072. 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 Louise Rayner sold in 2025 for $16,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louise Rayner work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Rayner work is $7,072.

The median Louise Rayner work on paper sells for $5,469 across 25 lots.

The median Louise Rayner print sells for $106 across 1 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 | 3 | $106‡ | $106‡ | 33.3% | 2012-01-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $5,469‡ | $48,835 | 89.3% | 2026-06-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,848–$9,984‡ | $4,935‡ | $21,878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $13,994–$33,478‡ | $16,021‡ | $48,835 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $48,835 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $46,484 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $106‡ |

‡ 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 Louise Rayner worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Rayner work is $7,072. The median Louise Rayner work on paper sells for $5,469 across 25 lots. The median Louise Rayner print sells for $106 across 1 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 Louise Rayner work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Rayner work on paper is $5,469. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louise Rayner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Rayner work on paper is $48,835.

### What is the average price of a small Louise Rayner work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Rayner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louise Rayner's auction record?

Louise Rayner's auction record is $48,835, set in 2003.

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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, “Louise Rayner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louise-rayner (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.