Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830)
What is Thomas Lawrence’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 131 auction results for Thomas Lawrence at 27 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $58,114 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,128–$229,655, n=20). The auction record is $12,785,171 for Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, K.G., K.B., M.P. (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 51 | $57,375 |
| Paintings | 32 | $11,984 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,457 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $100,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $51,952 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $3,422 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 131 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Lawrence is a British (modern) artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $8,992. 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 Thomas Lawrence sold in 2026 for $58,853, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Lawrence on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Lawrence work worth?
Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Lawrence work is $8,992.
The median Thomas Lawrence painting sells for $17,000 across 72 lots.
The median Thomas Lawrence work on paper sells for $3,497 across 50 lots.
The median Thomas Lawrence print sells for $336 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Lawrence paintings typically sell for $2,897–$74,467 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Lawrence work on papers typically sell for $1,157–$8,109 (the middle half of 42 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 | 6 | $336‡ | $593‡ | 33.3% | 2020-03-05 |
| Paintings | 94 | $17,000†‡ | $12.8M | 76.6% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $3,497†‡ | $251,869 | 86.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $251,606 | $12.8M | — | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Lawrence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $336 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $17,000, record $12,785,171. A typical Thomas Lawrence painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $251,606.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $320–$49,867 | $650 | $198,885 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $2,897–$74,467†‡ | $13,686†‡ | $12.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $7,612–$166,372‡ | $87,240‡ | $604,800 |
† 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) | 42 | $1,157–$8,109†‡ | $3,216†‡ | $88,666 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,383–$85,970 | $34,539 | $251,869 |
† 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 | 2026 | $12.8M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $251,869 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $117,082 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $593‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $79 |
‡ 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 Thomas Lawrence worth?
Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Lawrence work is $8,992. The median Thomas Lawrence painting sells for $17,000 across 72 lots. The median Thomas Lawrence work on paper sells for $3,497 across 50 lots. The median Thomas Lawrence print sells for $336 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Lawrence paintings typically sell for $2,897–$74,467 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Lawrence work on papers typically sell for $1,157–$8,109 (the middle half of 42 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 Thomas Lawrence painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Lawrence painting is $17,000. 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 Thomas Lawrence's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Lawrence painting is $12,785,171.
What is the average price of a Thomas Lawrence work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Lawrence work on paper is $3,497. 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 Thomas Lawrence's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Lawrence work on paper is $251,869.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Lawrence painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Lawrence painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,686, 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 Thomas Lawrence work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Lawrence work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,216, 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 Thomas Lawrence's auction record?
Thomas Lawrence's auction record is $12,785,171, set in 2026.
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