John Lavery (1856–1941)
John Lavery is an Irish artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $7,134. 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 John Lavery sold in 2026 for $10,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Lavery on OpeningBid →What is a John Lavery work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Lavery work is $7,134.
The median John Lavery painting sells for $10,410 across 27 lots.
The median John Lavery work on paper sells for $4,263 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $10,410†‡ | $422,838 | 75% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,263 | $7,110 | 75% | 2021-10-13 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $229,581 | $422,838 | — | 2020-09-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $840–$34,730† | $12,637† | $127,937 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,182–$83,413‡ | $11,059‡ | $422,838 |
† 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 | 2020 | $422,838 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $229,581 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $7,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,416 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Lavery worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Lavery work is $7,134. The median John Lavery painting sells for $10,410 across 27 lots. The median John Lavery work on paper sells for $4,263 across 3 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 John Lavery painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Lavery painting is $10,410. 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 John Lavery's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Lavery painting is $422,838.
What is the average price of a medium John Lavery painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Lavery painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,059, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small John Lavery painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Lavery painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Lavery's auction record?
John Lavery's auction record is $422,838, set in 2020.
See the full John Lavery record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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