Osbert Lancaster (1908–1986)
What is Osbert Lancaster’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Osbert Lancaster at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,136 including buyer’s premium (middle half $755–$1,164, n=7). The auction record is $4,430 for Washed Out (2001, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washed Out, 1908 | Oil paint | $4,430 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| 2 | Mayor in the Park | Oil on canvas | $3,748 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| 3 | Members' Enclosure, 1908 | Oil paint | $2,555 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| 4 | SET DESIGN FOR THE DUNGEON IN THE RAKE'S PROGRESS, 1908 | Gold sprayed dryed grass | $2,091 | Olympia Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | The Professor, 1908 | Oil paint | $2,045 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| 6 | Zuleika Meeting the Duke of Dorset, 1908 | Oil paint | $1,779 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 7 | Bump-Supper, 1908 | Oil paint | $1,456 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 8 | Painting of Tankerton, the Duke of Dorset's Estate, 1908 | Oil paint | $1,456 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 9 | The Duke of Dorset Greeting the Warden and Zuleika Dobson, 1908 | Oil paint | $1,456 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 10 | A costume design for Coppelia, 1908 | Watercolour | $1,192 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,912 |
| Other | 7 | $651 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $604 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,779 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $628 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Osbert Lancaster is a British (modern) artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $906. 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 Osbert Lancaster sold in 2026 for $2,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Osbert Lancaster on OpeningBid →What is a Osbert Lancaster work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osbert Lancaster work is $906.
The median Osbert Lancaster work on paper sells for $558 across 19 lots.
The median Osbert Lancaster painting sells for $1,617 across 10 lots.
The median Osbert Lancaster print sells for $90 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 | 1 | $90 | $90 | — | 2013-03-21 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,617 | $4,430 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $558†‡ | $1,305‡ | 79.2% | 2025-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Osbert Lancaster's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $90. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,617, record $4,430. A typical Osbert Lancaster painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,456–$2,853 | $1,912 | $4,430 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $425–$1,136†‡ | $550†‡ | $1,305‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,430 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $3,748 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,305‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $90 |
‡ 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 Osbert Lancaster worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osbert Lancaster work is $906. The median Osbert Lancaster work on paper sells for $558 across 19 lots. The median Osbert Lancaster painting sells for $1,617 across 10 lots. The median Osbert Lancaster print sells for $90 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 Osbert Lancaster work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Osbert Lancaster work on paper is $558. 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 Osbert Lancaster's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Osbert Lancaster work on paper is $1,305. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Osbert Lancaster work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Osbert Lancaster work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $550, 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 Osbert Lancaster's auction record?
Osbert Lancaster's auction record is $4,430, set in 2001.
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