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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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.