Cornelius Varley Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1781–1873

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ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Cornelius Varley drawings between 2018 and 2026, and 6 of them sold (67%). Across 6 sales with a published price, the typical result was $281Sign up free to see to $1.8kSign up free to see (median $1kSign up free to see). A botanical pencil sketch holds the top price on file: $5.6kSign up free to see at Richard Winterton Auctioneers (October 2023). The houses with the most results are Richard Winterton Auctioneers (5), Chiswick Auctions (3) and Anderson & Garland (1).

£4,600≈ $5,591≈ €5,265Sign uprecord priceA botanical pencil sketchRichard Winterton Auctioneers9auction results2018–2026years recorded67%sold$1kSign up free to seemedian price

Cornelius Varley drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2018–2026
Price range
$94–$5.6kSign up free to see
Median price
$1kSign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$94Sign up free to see Mar 2026, Anderson & Garland
Record sale
$5.6kSign up free to see 2023, Richard Winterton Auctioneers

Recent sales: Between the Upper and Lower Lakes, Killarney · A botanical pencil sketch · Thorn tree, ireland

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Cornelius Varley drawings: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2018–2026
Median price
$1kSign up free to see
Record price
$5.6kSign up free to see A botanical pencil sketch, Richard Winterton Auctioneers, Oct 2023

Top auction houses: Richard Winterton Auctioneers (5), Chiswick Auctions (3), Anderson & Garland (1)

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  1. Between the Upper and Lower Lakes, Killarney
    Drawing
    17.5 x 23.5cms, 34 x 40cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 594
    £70≈ $94≈ €81HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  2. A botanical pencil sketch by Cornelius Varley, 1801, PENCIL, sold Oct 2023
    A botanical pencil sketch, 1801
    Drawing
    35cm x 24cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 836
    £4,600≈ $5,591≈ €5,265HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–70View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  3. Thorn tree, ireland by Cornelius Varley, 1808, pencil and ink, sold Jul 2023
    Thorn tree, ireland, 1808
    Drawing
    22cm x 30cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 337
    £420≈ $539≈ €488HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  4. Ireland by Cornelius Varley, 1808, pencil on paper, sold Jul 2023
    Ireland, 1808
    Drawing · Paper
    28cm x 48cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 339
    £1,400≈ $1,836≈ €1,631HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  5. Tiverton by Cornelius Varley, 1824, pencil on paper, sold Apr 2023
    Tiverton, 1824
    Drawing · Paper
    29cm x 53cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 311
    £1,250≈ $1,556≈ €1,418HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  6. Patshull hall, staffordshire by Cornelius Varley, 1820, pencil, sold Mar 2023
    Patshull hall, staffordshire, 1820
    Drawing
    28cm x 47cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 306
    £160≈ $195≈ €182HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  7. F.r.s.a. (london 1781 - 1873) by Cornelius Varley, pencil, offered Dec 2021
    F.r.s.a. (london 1781 - 1873)
    Drawing
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. Untitled by Cornelius Varley, Pencil, offered Mar 2019
    Untitled
    Drawing
    36 x 53 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  9. Untitled by Cornelius Varley, 1803, Pencil and grey wash, offered Oct 2018
    Untitled, 1803
    Drawing
    10 x 17.7 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about Cornelius Varley drawings

How much is a Cornelius Varley drawing worth?

Cornelius Varley drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $94 and $5,591, with a median of $1,047; half of the 6 priced sales were between $281 and $1,766. 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 Cornelius Varley drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $5,591 for “A botanical pencil sketch”, sold at Richard Winterton Auctioneers in October 2023.

How much do Cornelius Varley drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,047 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2018–2026) the median is $1,047.

How often do Cornelius Varley drawings sell at auction?

67% of the 9 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Cornelius Varley drawings sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Richard Winterton Auctioneers (5), Chiswick Auctions (3), Anderson & Garland (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Cornelius Varley drawing?

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