Samuel John Lamorna Birch (1869–1955)
What is Samuel John Lamorna Birch’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 239 auction results for Samuel John Lamorna Birch at 26 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,393 including buyer’s premium (middle half $611–$7,804, n=48). The auction record is $104,827 for Where'er you walk (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where'er you walk, 1933 | Oil paint | $104,827 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 2 | The Hive, Morning, St Ives, 1942 | Painting | $33,396 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | The Vale of Trevider, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $33,000 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | An angler on the Deveron, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1869 | Oil paint | $26,996 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | February, My Garden, Lamorna, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $26,756 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | The old Quarry near Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall | Oil on canvas | $24,975 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 7 | The river's course - near Montreuil, France, 1869 | — | $21,540 | Bonhams | May 2012 |
| 8 | Down-falling Stream, Lamorna, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $21,405 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | A bright winter morning, 1869 | Oil paint | $18,934 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Tranquility: a snow-covered river landscape, 1869 | Oil paint | $18,708 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 97 | $5,833 |
| Other | 8 | $3,388 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $873 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $24,975 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $5,415 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $1,191 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 239 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Samuel John Lamorna Birch is a British (modern) artist with 283 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,951. 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 Samuel John Lamorna Birch sold in 2026 for $3,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samuel John Lamorna Birch on OpeningBid →What is a Samuel John Lamorna Birch work worth?
Across 220 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel John Lamorna Birch work is $1,951.
The median Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting sells for $4,756 across 118 lots.
The median Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper sells for $649 across 92 lots.
The median Samuel John Lamorna Birch print sells for $4,816 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on papers typically sell for $331–$1,205 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel John Lamorna Birch paintings typically sell for $3,809–$12,599 (the middle half of 60 sold 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 | 2 | $4,816‡ | $4,816‡ | 50% | 2026-01-28 |
| Paintings | 136 | $4,756†‡ | $104,827 | 86.8% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 123 | $649†‡ | $4,706 | 74.8% | 2026-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $25,866‡ | $104,827 | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Samuel John Lamorna Birch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,816 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (136 lots) median $4,756, record $104,827. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $25,866.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $991–$5,833†‡ | $2,831†‡ | $18,601 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $3,809–$12,599†‡ | $8,098†‡ | $36,386‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $18,708–$33,000 | $24,975 | $104,827 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $331–$1,205†‡ | $619†‡ | $4,416 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $617–$1,398†‡ | $723†‡ | $4,706 |
† 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 | 2002 | $104,827 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $36,386‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,816‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $4,706 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,459 |
‡ 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 Samuel John Lamorna Birch worth?
Across 220 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel John Lamorna Birch work is $1,951. The median Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting sells for $4,756 across 118 lots. The median Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper sells for $649 across 92 lots. The median Samuel John Lamorna Birch print sells for $4,816 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on papers typically sell for $331–$1,205 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel John Lamorna Birch paintings typically sell for $3,809–$12,599 (the middle half of 60 sold 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 Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting is $4,756. 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 Samuel John Lamorna Birch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting is $104,827.
What is the average price of a Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper is $649. 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 Samuel John Lamorna Birch's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper is $4,706.
What is the average price of a small Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper?
Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel John Lamorna Birch work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $619, 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 the average price of a medium Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samuel John Lamorna Birch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,098, 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 Samuel John Lamorna Birch's auction record?
Samuel John Lamorna Birch's auction record is $104,827, set in 2002.
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