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Jacob Lawrence Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1917–2000

ArtSell has recorded 48 auction results for Jacob Lawrence prints between 2011 and 2026, of which 44 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $786 to $17,920, with a median of $3,036 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 5 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $17,920 for “New York in Transit I; II (2 works) (Nesbett L98-1; L98-2)” at Bonhams in 2026.

Record: New York in Transit I; II (2 works) (Nesbett L98-1; L98-2) — $17,920Sign up free to see

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  1. Jacob Lawrence, The First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 1989-90, Eight Color Screenprints on Whatman Print Matt Paper
    The First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 1989-90
    Screenprint · Paper
    H 19.5" W
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1034
    $3,000≈ £2,267≈ €2,616HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Jacob Lawrence, Untitled (from the Hiroshima portfolio), 1983, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the Hiroshima portfolio), 1983
    Screenprint
    12¾ h x 9¾ w in (32 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 220
    $1,197≈ £890≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Jacob Lawrence, Aspirations, 1988, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Aspirations, 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    29⅛ h x 23½ w in (74 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Jacob Lawrence, The Swearing In (from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio), 1977, screenprint in colors
    The Swearing In (from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio), 1977
    Screenprint
    17875 h x 28 w in (45402 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $3,072≈ £2,291≈ €2,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Jacob Lawrence, Celebration of Heritage, 1992, lithograph in colors
    Celebration of Heritage, 1992
    Lithograph
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $3,072≈ £2,291≈ €2,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Jacob Lawrence, And God Created All The Fowls Of The Air And Fishes Of The Seas, 1989, screenprint on Whatman paper
    And God Created All The Fowls Of The Air And Fishes Of The Seas, 1989
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 359/400
    21.875"h, 17"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 444
    Result not publishedEst. $1,200–1,500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  7. Jacob Lawrence, Untitled, 1989, lithograph on paper
    Untitled, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 191/400
    21.75"h, 16.5"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 443
    Result not publishedEst. $1,200–1,500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  8. Jacob Lawrence, New York in Transit I; II (2 works) (Nesbett L98-1; L98-2), 1998, Two screenprints in colors on wove paper, each signed in pencil
    New York in Transit I; II (2 works) (Nesbett L98-1; L98-2), 1998
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    each image 12 1/8 x 36 1/8in (30.8 x 91.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 176
    $17,920≈ £13,352≈ €15,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Jacob Lawrence, Deception, from The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L97-3), 1997, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Deception, from The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L97-3), 1997
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 55/125
    18 5/8 x 28 3/4in (47.3 x 73cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 175
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Jacob Lawrence, Studio (Artist in Studio) (Nesbett L94-1), 1994, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Studio (Artist in Studio) (Nesbett L94-1), 1994
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 26 x 19 1/2in (66 x 49.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 174
    $8,320≈ £6,199≈ €7,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Jacob Lawrence, Celebration of Heritage (Nesbett L92-1), 1992, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Celebration of Heritage (Nesbett L92-1), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 142/150
    sheet 30 1/4 x 22 1/4in (76.8 x 56.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 173
    $3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Jacob Lawrence, Builders Three (Nesbett L91-1), 1991, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Builders Three (Nesbett L91-1), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 47/90
    sheet 30 x 21 7/8in (76.2 x 55.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 172
    $4,480≈ £3,338≈ €3,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Jacob Lawrence, Schomburg Library (Nesbett L87-1), 1987, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Schomburg Library (Nesbett L87-1), 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 33/200
    26 x 20 1/8in (66 x 51.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 171
    $4,096≈ £3,052≈ €3,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Jacob Lawrence, Windows (Nesbett L77-4), 1977, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Windows (Nesbett L77-4), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 201/300
    18 x 22in (45.7 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 169
    $3,584≈ £2,670≈ €3,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Jacob Lawrence, Tools (Nesbett L77-3), 1977, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Tools (Nesbett L77-3), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 81/300
    22 x 18 1/4in (55.9 x 46.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 168
    $3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Jacob Lawrence, Carpenters (Nesbett L77-2), 1977, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Carpenters (Nesbett L77-2), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 249/300
    18 1/4 x 22in (46.4 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 167
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Jacob Lawrence, No. 4 His Adventures Failing Him, He Accepted Poverty, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper, an unsigned proof aside from the edition of 60
    No. 4 His Adventures Failing Him, He Accepted Poverty, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. The March, from the series The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture
    Screenprint · Paper
    image 17-7/8 x 27-7/8
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 547
    $2,600≈ £1,936≈ €2,232HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  19. Jacob Lawrence, No. 6 John Brown Formed an Organization Among the Colored People of the Adirondack Woods to Resist the Capture of Any Fugitive Slave, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper
    No. 6 John Brown Formed an Organization Among the Colored People of the Adirondack Woods to Resist the Capture of Any Fugitive Slave, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 274
    $3,840≈ £2,837≈ €3,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Jacob Lawrence, No. 4 His Adventures Failing Him, He Accepted Poverty, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper, an unsigned proof aside from the edition of 60
    No. 4 His Adventures Failing Him, He Accepted Poverty, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 273
    $1,664≈ £1,229≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Jacob Lawrence, No. 1 John Brown, a Man Who Had a Fanatical Belief That He Was Chosen by God to Overthrow Black Slavery in America, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper, an unsigned proof aside from the edition of 60
    No. 1 John Brown, a Man Who Had a Fanatical Belief That He Was Chosen by God to Overthrow Black Slavery in America, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 272
    $1,536≈ £1,135≈ €1,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Jacob Lawrence, Plate 22, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977, Screenprint in colors on Domestic Etching paper
    Plate 22, from The Legend of John Brown (Nesbett L77-5), 1977
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 6/60
    20 x 14in (50.8 x 35.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 86
    $5,120≈ £3,737≈ €4,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Jacob Lawrence, Brotherhood for Peace, 1967, lithograph in colors
    Brotherhood for Peace, 1967
    Lithograph
    23½ h x 17½ w in (60 x 44 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 236
    $4,410≈ £3,406≈ €4,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  24. Jacob Lawrence, Confrontation at the Bridge, from An American Portrait 1776-1976, Volume 2 (N. 75-2), 1975, Screenprint in colors, on Strathmore paper, the full sheet, accompanied by the original paper folder
    Confrontation at the Bridge, from An American Portrait 1776-1976, Volume 2 (N. 75-2), 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. XL/L
    S. 19 1/2 x 26 in. (49.5 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $8,890≈ £6,847≈ €8,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Jacob Lawrence, Untitled (from the Hiroshima series), 1983, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the Hiroshima series), 1983
    Screenprint
    12½ h x 9⅜ w in (32 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 261
    $1,512≈ £1,177≈ €1,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Jacob Lawrence, Untitled (from the Hiroshima series), 1983, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the Hiroshima series), 1983
    Screenprint
    12½ h x 9⅜ w in (32 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 260
    $1,764≈ £1,373≈ €1,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  27. Jacob Lawrence, And God Brought Forth the Firmament and the Waters (from the First Book of Moses, Called Genesis portfolio), 1989, screenprint in colors on J Whatman
    And God Brought Forth the Firmament and the Waters (from the First Book of Moses, Called Genesis portfolio), 1989
    Screenprint
    19⅝ h x 14¼ w in (50 x 36 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 110
    $1,048≈ £811≈ €966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  28. Jacob Lawrence, And God Created the Day and the Night, and God Created and Put the Stars in the Sky (from the First Book of Moses, Called Genesis portfolio), 1989, screenprint in colors on J Whatman
    And God Created the Day and the Night, and God Created and Put the Stars in the Sky (from the First Book of Moses, Called Genesis portfolio), 1989
    Screenprint
    19¾ h x 14¼ w in (50 x 36 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 111
    $786≈ £608≈ €725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  29. Jacob Lawrence, 1972 Munich Olympics poster, 1971, screenprint in colors
    1972 Munich Olympics poster, 1971
    Screenprint
    34¼ h x 25¼ w in (87 x 64 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 284
    $5,292≈ £4,194≈ €4,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Jacob Lawrence, Builders No. 3, 1974, screenprint in colors
    Builders No. 3, 1974
    Screenprint
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 204
    $8,190≈ £6,423≈ €7,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  31. Celebration of Heritage, 1992
    Lithograph · ed. 119/150
    30 x 22-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 14
    $1,800≈ £1,452≈ €1,640HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  32. Jacob Lawrence, The Swearing In (from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio), 1977, screenprint in colors
    The Swearing In (from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio), 1977
    Screenprint
    18⅞ h x 28⅞ w in (48 x 73 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 223
    $4,750≈ £3,907≈ €4,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Jacob Lawrence, Confrontation at the Bridge, 1975, screenprint in colors on Strathmore
    Confrontation at the Bridge, 1975
    Screenprint
    19½ h x 25⅞ w in (50 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 189
    $12,500≈ £9,346≈ €11,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Jacob Lawrence, People in Other Rooms (Harlem Street Scene), 1975, screenprint in colors
    People in Other Rooms (Harlem Street Scene), 1975
    Screenprint
    29⅝ h x 22½ w in (75 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 577
    $4,688≈ £3,319≈ €3,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life, 1976, screenprint in colors on Arches 88
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    29¾ h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $4,375≈ £3,155≈ €3,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Jacob Lawrence, Supermarket Flora, 1996, serigraph
    Supermarket Flora, 1996
    Screenprint
    30 x 23 inches / 76.2 x 58.42 cm Sheet: 35 x 27 inches / 88.9 x 68.58 cm, (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5091
    $2,700≈ £2,000≈ €2,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  37. Jacob Lawrence, Untitled, 1975, SCREENPRINT IN COLORS, ON STRATHMORE PAPER
    Untitled, 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 135/175
    H 19.5" W 26" CONFRONTATION AT THE BRIDGE
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1008
    Result not publishedEst. $5,000–7,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  38. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life, 1976, screenprint in colors on Arches 88
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    29¾ h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 364
    $4,225≈ £3,217≈ €3,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life, 1976, screenprint in colors on Arches 88
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    29¾ h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 241
    $2,750≈ £2,128≈ €2,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Jacob Lawrence, And God Said Let the Earth Bring Forth Grass, Trees, Fruits and Herbs, 1990, Screen print and chine colle
    And God Said Let the Earth Bring Forth Grass, Trees, Fruits and Herbs, 1990
    Screenprint
    27" high x 39.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 54
    $1,900≈ £1,462≈ €1,714HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  41. Jacob Lawrence, And God Brought Forth the Firmament and the Waters, 1990, Screen print and chine colle
    And God Brought Forth the Firmament and the Waters, 1990
    Screenprint
    27" high x 39.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 53
    $2,000≈ £1,539≈ €1,804HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  42. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life, 1976, screenprint on Arches paper
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    23¾ h x 18 w in (60 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $2,500≈ £2,003≈ €2,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  43. Jacob Lawrence, Morning Still Life, 1976, lithograph on Arches 88 paper
    Morning Still Life, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    23½ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 316
    $2,750≈ £2,104≈ €2,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Jacob Lawrence, - ''Morning Still-Life'' (Nesbett L76-1)-, silkscreen in color, 1976
    - ''Morning Still-Life'' (Nesbett L76-1)-
    Screenprint · ed. 156/200
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 353
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  45. Jacob Lawrence, - ''Workshop'' (Nesbett L72-1)-, lithograph in color, 1972
    - ''Workshop'' (Nesbett L72-1)-
    Lithograph · ed. 86/100
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 352
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  46. Jacob Lawrence, Birth of of Toussaint, 1986, Color Screenprint
    Birth of of Toussaint, 1986
    Screenprint · ed. 84/100
    Image - 28.25" high x 18.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 107
    $1,700≈ £1,283≈ €1,466HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  47. Jacob Lawrence, The Legend of John Brown #4, 1977, Screenprint in Colors "The Legend of John Brown #4" 1977
    The Legend of John Brown #4, 1977
    Screenprint · ed. 25/60
    Image - 20" high x 14" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 56
    $2,200≈ £1,547≈ €1,782HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  48. Jacob Lawrence, The Birth of Toussaint, 1986, Screenprint in Colors
    The Birth of Toussaint, 1986
    Screenprint · ed. 84/100
    Image - 28.25" high x 18.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 55
    $2,300≈ £1,617≈ €1,863HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  49. Jacob Lawrence, Aspiration, Lithograph in Colors "Aspiration" Pencil signed and numbered 180/200 lower right
    Aspiration
    Lithograph · ed. 180/200
    Sheet - 29.25" x 21.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 54
    $1,900≈ £1,336≈ €1,539HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  50. Jacob Lawrence, The Library, 1978, screenprint on wove paper
    The Library, 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    10¾ h x 15 w in (27 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 164
    $6,250≈ £4,802≈ €5,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗

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