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# Sydney Laurence (1865–1940)

## What is Sydney Laurence’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $21,780 |
| Other | 7 | $9,775 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,239 |
| Prints | 6 | $835 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 156 | $21,780 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $940 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 182 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sydney Laurence is an American artist with 192 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.

**4 Sydney Laurence works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Sydney Laurence work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sydney Laurence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sydney-laurence (updated 2026-11-03).

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.