Sydney Laurence (1865–1940)
What is Sydney Laurence’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 182 auction results for Sydney Laurence at 10 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,798–$30,250, n=18). The auction record is $235,200 for Mount McKinley from the Tokositna River (2007, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount McKinley from the Tokositna River | Oil on canvas | $235,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | Mt. McKinley Above the Tokosheetna, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $187,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Knowles Head, Prince William Sound, Alaska | Oil on canvas | $134,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | Going to the Potlach, circa 1929 | Oil on canvas | $101,150 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 5 | Clawing Off a Lee Shore | Oil on canvas | $71,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | Camp on the Trail | Oil on canvas | $70,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 7 | Mt. McKinley | Oil on canvas | $70,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 8 | Knowles Head, Prince William Sound, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $70,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 9 | Mt. McKinley, Alaska, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $65,450 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 10 | The Home Stretch | Oil on board | $65,450 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $21,780 |
| Other | 7 | $9,775 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,239 |
| Prints | 6 | $835 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 156 | $21,780 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $940 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 182 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Sydney Laurence is an American artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $20,230. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sydney Laurence sold in 2026 for $27,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sydney Laurence work is $20,230.
The median Sydney Laurence painting sells for $19,440 across 108 lots.
The median Sydney Laurence print sells for $940 across 10 lots.
The median Sydney Laurence work on paper sells for $2,420 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sydney Laurence paintings typically sell for $11,900–$29,000 (the middle half of 103 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $940 | $1,500 | 83.3% | 2023-11-09 |
| Paintings | 110 | $19,440 | $134,400 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,420 | $2,750 | 75% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $70,200 | $235,200 | — | 2018-07-28 |
Sydney Laurence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $940 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (110 lots) median $19,440, record $134,400. A typical Sydney Laurence painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $70,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $656–$1,075 | $940 | $1,500 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $11,900–$29,000 | $20,230 | $134,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $474–$15,860 | $780 | $18,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $134,400 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $71,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sydney Laurence worth?
Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sydney Laurence work is $20,230. The median Sydney Laurence painting sells for $19,440 across 108 lots. The median Sydney Laurence print sells for $940 across 10 lots. The median Sydney Laurence work on paper sells for $2,420 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sydney Laurence paintings typically sell for $11,900–$29,000 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Sydney Laurence painting?
Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sydney Laurence painting is $19,440.
What is Sydney Laurence's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sydney Laurence painting is $134,400.
What is the average price of a Sydney Laurence print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sydney Laurence print is $940.
What is Sydney Laurence's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sydney Laurence print is $1,500.
What is the average price of a small Sydney Laurence painting?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sydney Laurence painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Sydney Laurence print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sydney Laurence print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Sydney Laurence's auction record?
Sydney Laurence's auction record is $235,200, set in 2007.
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