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# Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830)

## What is Sir Thomas Lawrence’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Sir Thomas Lawrence at 43 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $611 including buyer’s premium (middle half $331–$1,033, n=15). The auction record is $73,912 for Portrait of Charles Gardiner, 1st Earl of Blessington (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Charles Gardiner, 1st Earl of Blessington | Oil on canvas | $73,912 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Portrait of Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire, 1816 | Pencil, black and red chalk | $70,041 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 3 | Portrait of Mirza Abu'l Hasan Khan | Huile sur toile | $36,446 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Portrait of Francis Humberston Mackenzie, First Baron Seaforth and Mackenzie, MP, FRS | Oil on canvas | $24,307 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | THE BEAUTIFUL WASHERWOMAN | Highly finished drawing | $18,401 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 6 | Portrait of Lady Emily Caulfield (1808-29) | Oil on canvas, laid on panel, oval | $17,974 | Sotheby's | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | Portrait of Henry Hakewill, architect | Oil on canvas | $13,771 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Portrait of Benjamin Rouse Junior | Pencil, black and red chalk, on paper | $11,832 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | The Right Honourable George Canning (1770-1826), MP | Oil on paper laid down on canvas | $7,324 | Roseberys London | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Portrait of a young lady, half-length, a flower in her hair and wearing a heart-shaped pendant, 1814 | Pencil and red chalk with grey and pink wash | $6,262 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,272 |
| Paintings | 56 | $1,406 |
| Other | 9 | $750 |
| Prints | 5 | $296 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $1,214 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $936 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sir Thomas Lawrence is a British artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,006. 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 Sir Thomas Lawrence sold in 2026 for $1,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Sir Thomas Lawrence works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Sir Thomas Lawrence work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence work is $1,006.

The median Sir Thomas Lawrence painting sells for $1,149 across 102 lots.

The median Sir Thomas Lawrence work on paper sells for $1,325 across 19 lots.

The median Sir Thomas Lawrence print sells for $146 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sir Thomas Lawrence paintings typically sell for $696–$2,895 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Sir Thomas Lawrence paintings typically sell for $317–$997 (the middle half of 25 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 | 29 | $146†‡ | $36,003‡ | 75.9% | 2026-04-20 |
| Paintings | 143 | $1,149†‡ | $73,912 | 71.3% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,325†‡ | $70,041 | 46.3% | 2025-07-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $85 | $85 | — | 2021-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $24,307‡ | $73,912 | — | 2025-11-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sir Thomas Lawrence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $146 with 75.9% sell-through. Paintings (143 lots) median $1,149, record $73,912. A typical Sir Thomas Lawrence painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $24,307.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $29–$353† | $290† | $936 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $38–$702†‡ | $77†‡ | $36,003‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $317–$997†‡ | $454†‡ | $7,324 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $696–$2,895†‡ | $1,301†‡ | $36,446 |

† 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) | 15 | $403–$4,281†‡ | $898†‡ | $70,041 |

† 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 | 2010 | $73,912 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $70,041 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $36,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $36,003‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $18,401 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $11,394‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $85 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Sir Thomas Lawrence worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence work is $1,006. The median Sir Thomas Lawrence painting sells for $1,149 across 102 lots. The median Sir Thomas Lawrence work on paper sells for $1,325 across 19 lots. The median Sir Thomas Lawrence print sells for $146 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sir Thomas Lawrence paintings typically sell for $696–$2,895 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sir Thomas Lawrence paintings typically sell for $317–$997 (the middle half of 25 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 Sir Thomas Lawrence painting?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence painting is $1,149. 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 Sir Thomas Lawrence's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Thomas Lawrence painting is $73,912.

### What is the average price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence work on paper is $1,325. 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 Sir Thomas Lawrence's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Thomas Lawrence work on paper is $70,041.

### What is the average price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Thomas Lawrence print is $146. 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 Sir Thomas Lawrence's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Thomas Lawrence print is $36,003. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Sir Thomas Lawrence painting?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sir Thomas Lawrence painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,301, 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 small Sir Thomas Lawrence painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sir Thomas Lawrence painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $454, 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 Sir Thomas Lawrence's auction record?

Sir Thomas Lawrence's auction record is $73,912, set in 2010.

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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.