Sydney M. Laurence (1865–1940)
Sydney M. Laurence is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sydney M. Laurence sold in 2022 for $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sydney M. Laurence work is $9,250.
The median Sydney M. Laurence painting sells for $15,000 across 14 lots.
The median Sydney M. Laurence print sells for $1,010 across 6 lots.
The median Sydney M. Laurence work on paper sells for $1,566 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,010 | $1,430 | 85.7% | 2020-02-13 |
| Paintings | 20 | $15,000‡ | $31,250 | 70% | 2022-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,566‡ | $2,100‡ | 66.7% | 2023-11-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sydney M. Laurence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,010 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $15,000, record $31,250. A typical Sydney M. Laurence painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $906–$1,230 | $1,010 | $1,430 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,875–$14,062‡ | $10,625‡ | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $14,481–$25,625 | $21,700 | $31,250 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $31,250 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,100‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,032 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sydney M. Laurence worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sydney M. Laurence work is $9,250. The median Sydney M. Laurence painting sells for $15,000 across 14 lots. The median Sydney M. Laurence print sells for $1,010 across 6 lots. The median Sydney M. Laurence work on paper sells for $1,566 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sydney M. Laurence painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sydney M. Laurence painting is $15,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sydney M. Laurence's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sydney M. Laurence painting is $31,250.
What is Sydney M. Laurence's auction record?
Sydney M. Laurence's auction record is $31,250, set in 2017.
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