Sell Laura Knight Art with Dawsons

If you are considering selling a work by Laura Knight, Dawsons offers specialist expertise in Modern British art and a deep understanding of Knight’s importance within 20th-century British culture. Renowned for her confident draughtsmanship, vivid colour, and pioneering career, Laura Knight remains one of Britain’s most widely collected modern artists.

Whether you own an oil painting, watercolour, or drawing, our specialists ensure each work is carefully assessed and presented to an informed international audience.

 

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Why Laura Knight’s Work Is So Collectable

Laura Knight was a trailblazer in British art, becoming the first woman to be elected a full member of the Royal Academy in 1936. Her work offers a vivid record of British life, capturing subjects ranging from ballet dancers and circus performers to portraits, landscapes, and wartime scenes.

Collectors are particularly drawn to:

  • Ballet and theatre subjects

  • Circus and performer scenes

  • Portraits with strong character and presence

  • Wartime and industrial works

  • Oils and works on paper from the interwar period

Knight’s ability to combine technical skill with human warmth underpins her enduring appeal.

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How Much Is a Laura Knight Artwork Worth?

The value of a Laura Knight artwork depends on medium, subject matter, date, size, condition, and provenance. Oil paintings and well-composed figure studies generally attract the strongest interest, though watercolours and drawings are also actively collected.

Dawsons offers free, no-obligation valuations, with the simplest way to begin being our online valuation form. Upload clear images of the front and reverse of the artwork, along with any known details such as exhibition history or inscriptions. For important works or collections, we can advise on arranging a secure home visit.

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Give a brief description of the work and any history you know of.

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Ensuring the work is well lit and including detailed shots of any signatures.

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How Can I Meet a Laura Knight Expert?

Our art specialists are available for appointments at our London (Hampstead) and Berkshire (Maidenhead) offices. We’ll be happy to view your artwork in person and provide you with an honest appraisal. To arrange a convenient appointment, simply get in touch—our team is always happy to help.

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Laura Knight and the Art Market

Laura Knight’s reputation has strengthened steadily, supported by museum exhibitions and growing academic interest. Her work appeals to a broad collector base, spanning traditional Modern British collectors and buyers drawn to figurative and narrative painting.

Paintings with dynamic composition, recognisable subject matter, and strong provenance continue to perform particularly well when presented with expertise and context.

Dawsons Laura Knight Seller Reviews

Clients selling Laura Knight artworks with Dawsons often value our specialist knowledge of Modern British art and the sensitivity required when handling works of historical and artistic importance. From paintings and drawings to studies and works on paper, sellers frequently comment on the clarity of our advice and the confidence they felt throughout the valuation and auction process. Read genuine Google reviews below from clients who entrusted us with their Laura Knight art.

 

FAQ - Selling Laura Knight Art

Yes — particularly figurative works, ballet scenes, and strong oils from her most recognisable periods.

Yes. Drawings and watercolours are actively collected, especially studies relating to larger compositions.

Very much so. Exhibition history or links to key periods in Knight’s career can enhance value.

Yes — condition and surface quality are important considerations for collectors.

Payment is typically made within 14 working days once the buyer has settled in full.

Learn More About Laura Knight

Laura Knight’s work offers a unique visual record of British life across the first half of the 20th century. Her depictions of performers, workers, and everyday figures combine empathy with technical assurance, making her paintings both historically important and visually compelling.

At Dawsons, our specialists ensure works by Laura Knight are valued with academic understanding, presented with care, and offered to collectors who truly appreciate her contribution to British art.

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If you're looking to sell a work by Laura Knight, our team of experts can help you achieve the best possible price. We also offer specialist services for those looking to sell other types of valuable items. 

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