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# Philip Laverne (b. 1850)

## What is Philip Laverne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Philip Laverne at 12 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,275–$31,680, n=10). The auction record is $218,231 for Eternal Forest (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eternal Forest, circa 1965 | Engraved, enameled and patinated bronze and pewter | $218,231 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Dance of Fauves, 1907 | Hand-brazed in patinated bronze, wood, hand-painted enamels, glass | $51,200 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Xiang Shi, 1907 | Patinated and engraved bronze and pewter over wood with hand-painted enamels | $35,840 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Chan, 1937 | Bronze | $28,156 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Tao End Tables, 1907 | Patinated and engraved bronze and pewter over wood with hand-painted enamels | $19,200 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Coffee Table, 1907 | Hand-brazed patinated bronze and pewter, engraved with enamel cloisonne, glass | $12,160 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | 1965, engraved signature to base ''Philip Kelvin LaVerne / 65'' (Philip LaVerne 1908 - 1988 American) (Kelvin LaVerne b. 1936 American), the rectangular top of patinated bronze over pewter, acid-etched with a design of overlapping spirals, on a bronze pedestal with abstract pierced appliques supported on a rectangular bronze base raised on ball casters, 29'' H x 60'' W x 38'' D, 1965 | Patinated bronze over pewter, acid-etched with a design of overlapping spirals, on a bronze pedestal with abstract pierced appliques supported on a rectangular bronze base raised on ball casters | $12,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2012 |
| 8 | Etruscan Occasional Tables, 1960s | Etched, patinated, and polychromed bronze, pewter | $11,970 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Philip and Kelvin Laverne Bronze Decorated Wall Plaque, 1974 | Patinated and acid-etched bronze | $11,850 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | Surprise, 1907 | Engraved and patinated bronze and pewter over wood, with hand-painted enamels, later glass top of smaller diameter | $11,520 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $12,160 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $11,910 |
| Other | 6 | $2,300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $12,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,096 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip Laverne is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Laverne sold in 2026 for $218,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Laverne work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Laverne work is $9,300.

The median Philip Laverne sculpture sells for $9,925 across 4 lots.

The median Philip Laverne work on paper sells for $4,096 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,096 | $4,096 | — | 2026-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $9,925† | $28,156 | 80% | 2026-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $28,156 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $11,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,096 |

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 Philip Laverne worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Laverne work is $9,300. The median Philip Laverne sculpture sells for $9,925 across 4 lots. The median Philip Laverne work on paper sells for $4,096 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philip Laverne's auction record?

Philip Laverne's auction record is $218,231, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.