William Langson Lathrop (1859–1938)
What is William Langson Lathrop’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for William Langson Lathrop at 9 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,874 including buyer’s premium (middle half $560–$3,360, n=8). The auction record is $85,000 for October Evening (2018, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October Evening | Oil on canvas | $85,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Cattle Grazing | Oil on canvas | $74,222 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Edge of the Woods | Oil on canvas | $47,833 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Young Model, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $38,100 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Feeding the Chickens, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $30,240 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Lily Pond, Lake George, 1921 | Oil | $18,900 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Port Jefferson Sand Quarry, 1937 | Oil on masonite | $14,023 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 8 | Sand Harbor | Oil on canvas | $13,951 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 9 | Autumn landscape, 1839 | Oil paint | $11,500 | Christie's | Jan 1999 |
| 10 | Abandoned Quarry, circa 1900 | Oil on canvas | $8,820 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $6,688 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $7,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,638 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
William Langson Lathrop is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,292. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Langson Lathrop sold in 2025 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Langson Lathrop work is $5,292.
The median William Langson Lathrop painting sells for $6,500 across 27 lots.
The median William Langson Lathrop work on paper sells for $512 across 3 lots.
The median William Langson Lathrop print sells for $567 across 1 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 | 2 | $567 | $567 | 50% | 2024-03-07 |
| Paintings | 29 | $6,500† | $85,000 | 93.1% | 2025-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $512 | $576 | — | 2025-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Langson Lathrop's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $567 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $6,500, record $85,000. A typical William Langson Lathrop painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,610–$3,825† | $2,890† | $7,680 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $5,704–$13,339† | $7,750† | $74,222 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $85,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $74,222 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $576 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $567 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $512 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Langson Lathrop worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Langson Lathrop work is $5,292. The median William Langson Lathrop painting sells for $6,500 across 27 lots. The median William Langson Lathrop work on paper sells for $512 across 3 lots. The median William Langson Lathrop print sells for $567 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Langson Lathrop painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Langson Lathrop painting is $6,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Langson Lathrop's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Langson Lathrop painting is $85,000.
What is the average price of a medium William Langson Lathrop painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Langson Lathrop painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small William Langson Lathrop painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Langson Lathrop painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Langson Lathrop's auction record?
William Langson Lathrop's auction record is $85,000, set in 2018.
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