Augustus Edwin John Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1878–1961

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ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Augustus Edwin John works on paper between 2003 and 2025, and 13 of them sold (76%). Across 13 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1kSign up free to see to $4.7kSign up free to see (median $2kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is GALWAY FOLK, sold at Whyte's in November 2005 for $7.7kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Whyte's (4), Dreweatts (3) and Leonard Joel (2).

€6,500≈ $7,665≈ £4,448Sign uprecord priceGALWAY FOLKWhyte's17auction results2003–2025years recorded76%sold$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
17 2003–2025
Price range
$582–$7.7kSign up free to see
Median price
$2kSign up free to see 13 sold
Most recent sale
$4.7kSign up free to see Apr 2025, Rogers Jones & Co
Record sale
$7.7kSign up free to see 2005, Whyte's

Recent sales: Portrait of a Lady · Untitled - Soldier · SELF PORTRAIT

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Augustus Edwin John works on paper: key figures

Auction results
17
Sold rate
76%
Active at auction
2003–2025
Median price
$2kSign up free to see
Record price
$7.7kSign up free to see GALWAY FOLK, Whyte's, Nov 2005

Top auction houses: Whyte's (4), Dreweatts (3), Leonard Joel (2)

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  1. Portrait of a Lady by Augustus Edwin John, 1900, pencil, sold Apr 2025
    Portrait of a Lady, 1900
    Drawing
    22 x 19cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 139
    £3,600≈ $4,712≈ €4,153HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  2. Study of a Piedmontese gypsy encampment by Augustus Edwin John, pencil, offered Mar 2025
    Study of a Piedmontese gypsy encampment
    Drawing
    Dreweatts · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Untitled - Soldier by Augustus Edwin John, ink on paper, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled - Soldier
    Drawing · Paper
    39.4 x 24.1 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 303
    CA$4,973≈ $3,574≈ £2,758≈ €3,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,000–3,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  4. SELF PORTRAIT
    Drawing
    7½ x 12¼in. (19.05 x 31.12cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 120
    €6,000≈ $6,556≈ £5,112HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Whyte's ↗
  5. O.m., r.a. (british, 1878-1961) by Augustus Edwin John, pencil and chalk30, offered Dec 2022
    O.m., r.a. (british, 1878-1961)
    Drawing
    30 x 41.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 349
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. GALWAY FISHER FOLK
    Drawing
    10 x 14½in. (25.40 x 36.83cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 12
    €4,600≈ $4,813≈ £3,984HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
  7. Portrait of a bearded gypsy by Augustus Edwin John, drawing, sold Oct 2022
    Portrait of a bearded gypsy
    Drawing
    31 x 23cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 125
    £1,800≈ $2,023≈ €2,069HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  8. Mother and Child Frightened by a Dog by Augustus Edwin John, pen and ink, sold May 2021
    Mother and Child Frightened by a Dog
    Drawing
    9½ x 9½cm (3.7 x 3.7in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 57
  9. Woman in a classical pose, possibly DoreliaPencil Signed (lower right)32 x 20cm (12½ x 7¾ in.) by Augustus Edwin John, drawing, sold Mar 2021
    £800≈ $1,114≈ €935HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Dreweatts ↗
  10. O.m., r.a. (1878-1961) by Augustus Edwin John, pencil, offered Dec 2018
    O.m., r.a. (1878-1961)
    Drawing
    13.8 x 10 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  11. RA (1878-1961, BRITISH) Wartime Bunker pencil drawing, certified in pencil verso by the artist's son Caspar John 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 ins, mounted but unframed by Augustus Edwin John, pencil, offered Mar 2016
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £350–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  12. RA (1878-1961, BRITISH) Wartime Bunker pencil drawing, certified in pencil verso by the artist s son Caspar John 9 x 12 “, mounted but unframed by Augustus Edwin John, pencil, sold Dec 2015
    £480≈ $728≈ €664HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–600View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  13. Figural Group by Augustus Edwin John, ink and wash on paper, sold Nov 2013
    Figural Group
    Drawing · Paper
    35.5 x 25.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 82
    A$1,600≈ $1,487≈ £927≈ €1,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. Female Nude by Augustus Edwin John, charcoal on paper, sold Nov 2013
    Female Nude
    Drawing · Paper
    33 x 15cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 31
    A$1,000≈ $930≈ £579≈ €692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  15. Sanguine and black chalk on grey paper by Augustus Edwin John, drawing, sold Oct 2013
    Sanguine and black chalk on grey paper
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1995
    £360≈ $582≈ €422HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Gorringe's ↗
  16. GALWAY FOLK
    Drawing · Paper
    44 by 25cm., 17.5 by 9.75in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 77
    €6,500≈ $7,665≈ £4,448HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  17. SELF PORTRAIT
    Drawing · Paper
    19 by 30cm., 7.5 by 12in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 76
    €3,000≈ $3,214≈ £2,014HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

Questions about Augustus Edwin John works on paper

How much is an Augustus Edwin John works on paper worth?

Augustus Edwin John works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $582 and $7,665, with a median of $2,023; half of the 13 priced sales were between $1,038 and $4,712. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Augustus Edwin John works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $7,665 for “GALWAY FOLK”, sold at Whyte's in November 2005.

How much do Augustus Edwin John works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $4,712 across 5 sales. Over the whole record (2003–2025) the median is $2,023.

How often do Augustus Edwin John works on paper sell at auction?

76% of the 17 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Augustus Edwin John works on paper sold?

Most of the 17 recorded results come from Whyte's (4), Dreweatts (3), Leonard Joel (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell an Augustus Edwin John works on paper?

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