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# William Langson Lathrop (1859–1938)

## What is William Langson Lathrop’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for William Langson Lathrop at 10 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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October Evening | Oil on canvas | $85,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Edge of the Woods | Oil on canvas | $47,833 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Young Model, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $38,100 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Feeding the Chickens, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $30,240 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Lily Pond, Lake George, 1921 | Oil | $18,900 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Port Jefferson Sand Quarry, 1937 | Oil on masonite | $14,023 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 7 | Sand Harbor | Oil on canvas | $13,951 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Autumn landscape, 1839 | Oil paint | $11,500 | Christie's | Jan 1999 |
| 9 | Abandoned Quarry, circa 1900 | Oil on canvas | $8,820 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (Montauk), 1859 | Painting | $8,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $6,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $7,270 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,638 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 William Langson Lathrop work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Langson Lathrop work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Langson Lathrop auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-langson-lathrop (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.