Jacob Lawrence
American · 1917–2000 · Painter, Printmaker
Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Two Comedians and a DancerBonhams · $381,500≈ £284,659≈ €328,879Sign up to see
EscapePhillips · $212,500≈ £161,364≈ €179,476Sign up to see
Street ScenePhillips · $69,300≈ £52,141≈ €57,207Sign up to see
Jacob Lawrence’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
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ArtSell has recorded 60 auction results for Jacob Lawrence between 2006 and 2026, of which 56 sold (93%). A further 5 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $786Sign up free to see to $382kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $382kSign up free to see for Two Comedians and a Dancer at Bonhams in May 2026. The most common medium is screenprints (33 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (17), Clarke Auction Gallery (11) and Rago Auctions (10).
60 results · page 1 of 2
- $3,000≈ £2,267≈ €2,616Sign up free to see
- $1,197≈ £890≈ €1,031Sign up free to see
- $381,500≈ £284,659≈ €328,879Sign up free to see
- $3,072≈ £2,291≈ €2,644Sign up free to see
- Celebration of Heritage, 1992$3,072≈ £2,291≈ €2,644Sign up free to see
- $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,382Sign up free to see
- Tools (Nesbett L77-3), 1977$3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,287Sign up free to see
- Windows (Nesbett L77-4), 1977$3,584≈ £2,670≈ €3,067Sign up free to see
- $7,040≈ £5,246≈ €6,025Sign up free to see
- $4,096≈ £3,052≈ €3,506Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (5)
Lots by Jacob Lawrence that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Jacob Lawrence works on paper (3)Jacob Lawrence prints (48)Jacob Lawrence lithographs (15)Jacob Lawrence screenprints (33)
Jacob Lawrence: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Jacob Lawrence at auction?
$381,500Sign up free to see, for Two Comedians and a Dancer at Bonhams (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Jacob Lawrence?
The median sale price is $3.1kSign up free to see across 56 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Jacob Lawrence have sold at auction?
56 of 60 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026. 5 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Jacob Lawrence?
Bonhams, Clarke Auction Gallery and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Clarke Auction Gallery · Rago Auctions
About Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. For his compositions, Lawrence found inspiration in everyday life in Harlem. He brought the African-American experience to life using blacks and browns juxtaposed with vivid colors. Lawrence also taught and spent 16 years as a professor at the University of Washington.
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