Lawrence Carroll

American · 1954–2019 · Painter, Sculptor

Lawrence W. Carroll was an Australian-born American painter who established a career on both sides of the Atlantic. His works are held in museums around the world and he… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Lawrence Carroll, 1969, 1990, oil, wax, canvas, staples, plywood1969Phillips · £40,000≈ $65,536≈ €47,604Sign up to see
  2. Lawrence Carroll, Untitled (Grey Sleeping Painting), 2010, oil, wax and house paint on canvas, in wooden structure with PlexiglasUntitled (Grey Sleeping Painting)Phillips · $32,760≈ £24,306≈ €28,876Sign up to see
  3. Lawrence Carroll, Untitled, 1994, oil, wax and graphite on paperUntitledBonhams · $32,000≈ £25,784≈ €30,024Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 30 auction results for Lawrence Carroll between 2010 and 2025, of which 28 sold (93%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.4kSign up free to see to $65.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $65.5kSign up free to see for 1969 at Phillips in December 2013. The most common medium is oil paintings (17 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (9), Phillips (7) and Lempertz (7).

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  1. Lawrence Carroll, Ohne Titel, 2010, Öl, Dispersionsfarbe, Bleistift und Wachs auf Leinwand, auf Holz aufgezogen
    Ohne Titel, 2010
    Oil
    85 × 61 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 798
    €11,430≈ $13,043≈ £9,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Lawrence Carroll, Ohne Titel, 1993, Öl und Wachs auf 4 Zeltplanen, gefaltet und gestapelt
    Ohne Titel, 1993
    Oil
    Zusammen ca.: 45 x 54 x 41cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 60
    €6,600≈ $7,401≈ £5,554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Lawrence Carroll, Robert Rauschenberg is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91, mixed media collage on paper
    Robert Rauschenberg is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91
    Mixed media · Paper
    32½ h x 18⅝ w in (83 x 47 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 259
    $4,032≈ £3,186≈ €3,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Lawrence Carroll, Robert Ryman is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91, mixed media collage on paper
    Robert Ryman is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91
    Mixed media · Paper
    24 h x 18¾ w in (61 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 261
    $3,780≈ £2,987≈ €3,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Lawrence Carroll, Alex Katz is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91, mixed media collage on paper
    Alex Katz is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91
    Mixed media · Paper
    23¾ h x 18 w in (60 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 207
    $4,032≈ £3,326≈ €3,819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Lawrence Carroll, Donald Judd is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91, mixed media collage on paper
    Donald Judd is Dead (from the Obituary Series), c. 1987-91
    Mixed media · Paper
    24 h x 19 w in (61 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 209
    $11,340≈ £9,355≈ €10,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Lawrence Carroll, Cloud, 2002-2003, mixed media and staples on canvas, on canvas mounted on wood
    Cloud, 2002-2003
    Mixed media · Canvas
    30 x 68.5 x 51 cm (11 3/4 x 26 7/8 x 20 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    £6,985≈ $8,675≈ €8,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Lawrence Carroll, Untitled, 1994, oil, wax and graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1994
    Oil · Paper
    71 x 56 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 2079
    $32,000≈ £25,784≈ €30,024Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Lawrence Carroll, Untitled, 1993-94, oil, wax and graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1993-94
    Oil · Paper
    16 3/4 x 27 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 2080
    $5,440≈ £4,383≈ €5,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Lawrence Carroll, Untitled, 1994-96, oil, wax, canvas and wood
    Untitled, 1994-96
    Oil · Canvas
    8 x 9 5/8 x 10 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 2081
    $4,160≈ £3,352≈ €3,903Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗

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Lawrence Carroll: quick facts

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

$65,536Sign up free to see, for 1969 at Phillips (December 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Lawrence Carroll?

The median sale price is $8.1kSign up free to see across 28 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Lawrence Carroll have sold at auction?

28 of 30 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Lawrence Carroll?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Phillips and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Phillips · Lempertz

About Lawrence Carroll

Lawrence W. Carroll was an Australian-born American painter who established a career on both sides of the Atlantic. His works are held in museums around the world and he notably was included in major exhibitions such as Documenta IX and the Venice Biennale In his early career Carroll worked as an illustrator for The Progressive, The Village Voice, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Nation, Reason, Spin, Ray Gun, and other periodicals drawing political illustrations and notably he designed the artwork for the American thrash metal band Slayer's album covers. However it is Carroll's career as a painter that is most significant. His approach to materials, to the scale and structure of the objects is highly distinctive.

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