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James Lawrence Isherwood

James Lawrence Isherwood

British · 1917–1989 · Painter

James Lawrence Isherwood (1917–1989) was an English artist, born in Wigan, Lancashire. He often painted subject and images from the Wigan area in a style that became known as… (Wikipedia)

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19auction results2019–2025years recorded89%sold (17)$544Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James Lawrence Isherwood, Mevagissey, Cornwall Harbour, oil on boardMevagissey, Cornwall HarbourBonhams · £1,211≈ $1,508≈ €1,374Sign up to see
  2. James Lawrence Isherwood, Untitled, oil on board 25.2 x 35.5cm .UntitledSworders · £800≈ $1,090≈ €939Sign up to see
  3. CornflowersAnderson & Garland · £720≈ $967≈ €830Sign up to see

James Lawrence Isherwood’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).

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for James Lawrence Isherwood between 2019 and 2025, of which 17 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $67Sign up free to see to $1.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.5kSign up free to see for Mevagissey, Cornwall Harbour at Bonhams in April 2023. The most common medium is oil paintings (15 lots). Most results come from Anderson & Garland (8), Sworders (5) and Toovey's (2).

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  1. Venice Moonlight
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 83cms, 59 x 92cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 522
    £480≈ $644≈ €553HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  2. Rain, Union St. Aberdeen
    Oil · Board
    40.5 x 50.5cms unframed.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 523
    £520≈ $698≈ €600HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  3. Cornflowers
    Oil · Board
    34 x 24cms, 50 x 39.5cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 524
    £720≈ $967≈ €830HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  4. Nadia Weiner
    Oil · Board
    30.5 x 40.5cms unframed.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 525
    £150≈ $201≈ €173HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  5. Sir John Barbirolli
    Oil · Board
    30.5 x 40.5cms unframed.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 526
    £170≈ $228≈ €196HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  6. Wigan People
    Watercolor
    34 x 24cms, 54.5 x 44.5cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 527
    £120≈ $161≈ €138HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  7. Street, Valletta
    Oil · Canvas
    45 x 35cms, 52 x 42.5cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 528
    £200≈ $268≈ €231HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  8. Boat II
    Pastel
    21 x 25cms, 39 x 43cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 530
    £50≈ $67≈ €58HammerSign up free to seeEst. £70–90View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  9. James Lawrence Isherwood, Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, Oil on board
    Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother
    Oil · Board
    39.5cm x 29cm
    Elstob & Elstob · · Lot 1110
    £300≈ $380≈ €361HammerSign up free to seeView at Elstob & Elstob ↗
  10. James Lawrence Isherwood, Mevagissey, Cornwall Harbour, oil on board
    Mevagissey, Cornwall Harbour
    Oil · Board
    49.9 x 63.8cm (19 5/8 x 25 1/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    £1,211≈ $1,508≈ €1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗

James Lawrence Isherwood paintings (17)James Lawrence Isherwood oil paintings (15)

James Lawrence Isherwood: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by James Lawrence Isherwood at auction?

$1,508Sign up free to see, for Mevagissey, Cornwall Harbour at Bonhams (April 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James Lawrence Isherwood?

The median sale price is $544Sign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James Lawrence Isherwood have sold at auction?

17 of 19 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell James Lawrence Isherwood?

Anderson & Garland, Sworders and Toovey's account for the most recorded results. Anderson & Garland · Sworders · Toovey's

About James Lawrence Isherwood

James Lawrence Isherwood (1917–1989) was an English artist, born in Wigan, Lancashire. He often painted subject and images from the Wigan area in a style that became known as 'Wigan style'. His style has been described as Impressionist/Expressionist.

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