George Lambert Work Sells for $35,300 But Delivers a 91% Negative Return

George Lambert Work Sells for $35,300 But Delivers a 91% Negative Return

3 min read  ·  22 May 2025

A South-east view of Leybourne Grange, Kent. Image courtesy of Christie's

A South-east view of Leybourne Grange, Kent. Image courtesy of Christie's

George Lambert, A South-east view of Leybourne Grange, Kent (1737) sold for $35,300, more than the low estimate at Christie's in New York on May 21.

The sale was below the previous auction result by $383,900, realizing a 91% negative return. It last sold at auction in 1989 for $419,200 at Christie's.

Oil on canvas, 72.4 x 109.5cm. The work has been traded 4 times in the past.

Sale Date
Price
Price Increase
Venue
City
2025-05-21
$35,300
-92 %
Christie's
New York
1989-07-14
$419,200
-
Christie's
London

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