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# Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830)

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

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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, K.G., K.B., M.P., 1821 | Oil on canvas | $12,785,171 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Portrait of Lady Selina Meade, 1769 | Oil paint | $2,921,355 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Portrait of Emily, Lady Berkeley, née Lennox (1763-1832), 1769 | Oil paint | $889,000 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait de Charles Lock of Norbury, 1804 | Toile | $866,052 | Artcurial | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | Portrait of Richard Meade, 3rd Earl of Clanwilliam, 1769 | Oil paint | $822,570 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Portrait of Elizabeth Blake, Lady Wallscourt (1805-1877), three-quarter-length, playing a guitar, 1769 | Oil paint | $618,473 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Portrait of William Baker, 1769 | Oil paint | $604,800 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 8 | Portrait of Mrs Arthur Annesley, 1830 | Portrait | $463,891 | Bonhams | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Portrait of Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, called Lord Castlereagh (1769-1822), bust-length, wearing the star of the Order of the Garter, 1769 | Oil paint | $344,249 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Portrait of Colonel David Markham (1766-1795), three-quarter length, in uniform, 1769 | Oil paint | $311,150 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 51 | $57,375 |
| Paintings | 32 | $11,984 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,457 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Lawrence auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-lawrence (updated 2026-11-02).

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.