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English School Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

English School works on paper have appeared at auction 112 times in ArtSell’s records between 2005 and 2026; 75 sold, a sell-through rate of 67%. Half of the priced sales fell between $140Sign up free to see and $768Sign up free to see, with a median of $313Sign up free to see. Untitled holds the top price on file: $3.8kSign up free to see at Sworders (September 2020). Sales were recorded mainly at Sloans & Kenyon (55), Bonhams (48) and Sworders (5).

£3,000≈ $3,818≈ €3,265Sign uprecord priceUntitledSworders112auction results2005–2026years recorded67%sold$313Sign up free to seemedian price

English School works on paper: key figures

Auction results
112
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2005–2026
Median price
$313Sign up free to see
Record price
$3.8kSign up free to see Untitled, Sworders, Sep 2020

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (55), Bonhams (48), Sworders (5)

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  1. Coming home from the Market by English School, Watercolor over traces of graphite, offered Jul 2021
    Coming home from the Market
    Watercolor
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. STUDY OF GIRL AND DOG and PORTRAIT STUDY OF CHILDREN: TWO WORKS, first; Charles West Cope and second; Thomas Tudor by English School, Pencil studies, sold Jun 2021
    STUDY OF GIRL AND DOG and PORTRAIT STUDY OF CHILDREN: TWO WORKS, first; Charles West Cope and second; Thomas Tudor
    Drawing
    5 in. x 6 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 45
    $50≈ £35≈ €41HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–125View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. STUDY OF GIRL AND DOG and PORTRAIT STUDY OF CHILDREN: TWO WORKS, first; Charles West Cope and second; Thomas Tudor by English School, Pencil studies, offered May 2021
    STUDY OF GIRL AND DOG and PORTRAIT STUDY OF CHILDREN: TWO WORKS, first; Charles West Cope and second; Thomas Tudor
    Drawing
    5 in. x 6 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. Untitled by English School, before his marriage pastel, sold Sep 2020
    Untitled
    Pastel
    Sworders · · Lot 562
    £3,000≈ $3,818≈ €3,265HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  5. Untitled by English School, Cambridge watercolour 29 x 40cm Provenance: The Estate of Robin and Patricia Pickard., sold Sep 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 544
    £250≈ $318≈ €272HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  6. Untitled by English School, English School (19th century) HANGING GAME Watercolour and bodycolour 60 x 51cm, sold Apr 2019
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 58
    £400≈ $520≈ €464HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  7. Portrait of Lavinia, Countess Spencer and her children by English School, watercolour on paper laid down on board, offered Mar 2019
    Portrait of Lavinia, Countess Spencer and her children
    Watercolor · Paper
    39.2 x 29.2cm (15 7/16 x 11 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. A portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, white stock and chemise. by English School, Watercolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal hairwork decoration set with gilt-wire, seed and half pea, sold Jun 2018
    A portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, white stock and chemise.
    Watercolor · Other support
    Oval, 63mm (2 1/2in) high
    Bonhams · · Lot 469
    £275≈ $368≈ €314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Houses in Chelsea and other areas commemorated with blue plaques, a set of eight, including Thomas Carlyle, Cheyne Row; Whistler, Cheyne Walk; Turner, Cheyne Walk; Mrs Gaskill, Cheyne Walk; Samuel Richardson & Burne-Jones, North End Crescent; Thackery, Kensingtron Square; Thomas Hardy, Trinity Road; Hogarth, Chiswick. by English School, all pen and ink and watercolour, offered Dec 2017
    Houses in Chelsea and other areas commemorated with blue plaques, a set of eight, including Thomas Carlyle, Cheyne Row; Whistler, Cheyne Walk; Turner, Cheyne Walk; Mrs Gaskill, Cheyne Walk; Samuel Richardson & Burne-Jones, North End Crescent; Thackery, Kensingtron Square; Thomas Hardy, Trinity Road; Hogarth, Chiswick.
    Watercolor
    seven 26.5 x 17.5cm (10 7/16 x 6 7/8in), one 17 x 26.5cm (6 11/16 x 10 7/16in) (8)
    Bonhams · · Lot 164
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Portrait of a lady in white by English School, pastel on paper laid on canvas, sold Dec 2017
    Portrait of a lady in white
    Pastel · Paper
    61 x 45.6cm (24 x 17 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 88
    £1,250≈ $1,670≈ €1,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. East India Coffee and American Rooms by English School, Watercolour and ink on sturdy, beige card, sold Nov 2017
    East India Coffee and American Rooms
    Watercolor · Board
    29.7 x 40.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 44
    €270≈ $318≈ £241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–View at Lempertz ↗
  12. STUDY OF GIRL AND DOG and PORTRAIT STUDY OF CHILDREN: TWO WORKS, first; Charles West Cope and second; Thomas Tudor by English School, Pencil studies, offered Apr 2017
    STUDY OF GIRL AND DOG and PORTRAIT STUDY OF CHILDREN: TWO WORKS, first; Charles West Cope and second; Thomas Tudor
    Drawing
    5 in. x 6 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 347
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  13. Still life by English School, sand on board, offered Jan 2017
    Still life
    sand on board · Board
    50 x 57.5cm (19 11/16 x 22 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 261
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Canongate; also a painting by a different hand (2) by English School, first watercolor on paper; second oil on panel, offered Sep 2016
    Canongate; also a painting by a different hand (2)
    Oil · Paper
    first sight 10 1/4 x 7in; second, sight 7 1/4 x 5in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3043
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Study of butterflies by English School, watercolor and bodycolor heigtened with white on paper, sold Aug 2016
    Study of butterflies
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight: 10 x 6 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1017
    $500≈ £385≈ €451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  16. A portrait of a woman by English School, red chalk on paper, sold Aug 2016
    A portrait of a woman
    Drawing · Paper
    sight: 16 1/4 x 12 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1002
    $1,250≈ £964≈ €1,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  17. A portrait of a gentleman, half-length by English School, pastel on paper, offered Jun 2016
    A portrait of a gentleman, half-length
    Pastel · Paper
    sight 9 3/4 x 7 1/2in (24.7 x 19cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 674
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. The Grounds of the Queens St by English School, Watercolor and gouache, sold Apr 2016
    The Grounds of the Queens St
    Watercolor
    5 in. x 8 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 504
    $75≈ £51≈ €66HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Snow Bells by English School, SNOW BELLS, watercolor and gouache, sold Apr 2016
    Snow Bells
    Watercolor
    11 in. x 9 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 503
    $75≈ £51≈ €66HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  20. Pair of portraits of young girls by English School, pastel, sold Dec 2015
    Pair of portraits of young girls
    Pastel
    53 x 42cm (20 13/16 x 16 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 62
    £250≈ $379≈ €345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Child in a blue dress by English School, watercolour, sold Dec 2015
    Child in a blue dress
    Watercolor
    17 x 14cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    £275≈ $417≈ €379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Gentleman in grey coat by English School, watercolour on ivory, oval, sold Oct 2015
    Gentleman in grey coat
    Watercolor · Other support
    4 x 3.5cm (1 9/16 x 1 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 296
    £688≈ $1,048≈ €959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Lady in a black dress by English School, watercolour on ivory, sold Oct 2015
    Lady in a black dress
    Watercolor · Other support
    7 x 5.5cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 295
    £275≈ $419≈ €384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Portrait of a seated girl by English School, chalk, sold Sep 2015
    Portrait of a seated girl
    Drawing
    98 x 69cm (38 9/16 x 27 3/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 178
    £63≈ $96≈ €86Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50–80View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Portrait of a young officer by English School, pastel, sold Jun 2015
    Portrait of a young officer
    Pastel
    58.5 x 48.5cm (23 1/16 x 19 1/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 306
    £525≈ $826≈ €738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  26. No.2 Approach of Autumn by English School, watercolour,, sold Jun 2015
    No.2 Approach of Autumn
    Watercolor
    63 x 40cm (24 13/16 x 15 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 290
    £625≈ $983≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Calves feeding before a thatched barn by English School, watercolour, sold Jun 2015
    Calves feeding before a thatched barn
    Watercolor
    16.5 x 24.5cm (6 1/2 x 9 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 205
    £75≈ $118≈ €105Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Bonhams ↗
  28. 'Razor's keen by English School, pen, ink and watercolour, sold Jan 2015
    'Razor's keen
    Watercolor
    19 x 15cm (7 1/2 x 5 7/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 545
    £313≈ $475≈ €419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  29. A portrait of Mr Shoveller by English School, watercolour, offered Jan 2015
    A portrait of Mr Shoveller
    Watercolor
    16 x 12.5cm (6 5/16 x 4 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 532
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Coastal scene with castle, boats and figures by English School, watercolour and gouache,, sold Dec 2014
    Coastal scene with castle, boats and figures
    Watercolor
    45.5 x 64.5cm (17 15/16 x 25 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 377
    £125≈ $196≈ €159Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Two children with a putto by English School, pastel, sold Nov 2014
    Two children with a putto
    Pastel
    57.8 x 64.2cm (22 3/4 x 25 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 282
    £250≈ $398≈ €319Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Bonhams ↗
  32. Two spaniels on a dune by English School, watercolour, sold Nov 2014
    Two spaniels on a dune
    Watercolor
    21 x 34.5cm (8 1/4 x 13 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 219
    £63≈ $99≈ €80Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Shipping in a calm sea by English School, gouache, offered Nov 2013
    Shipping in a calm sea
    Gouache
    10 x 12in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3013
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat, half-length by English School, pastel, oval, sold Jul 2013
    Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat, half-length
    Pastel
    43.5 x 33.5cm (17 1/8 x 13 3/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 179
    £938≈ $1,438≈ €1,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Venus by English School, watercolor over pencil, sold May 2013
    Venus
    Watercolor
    sight, 9 x 3 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4013
    $313≈ £206≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  36. A Venetian canal by English School, watercolor over pencil heightened with gum arabic on paper laid down on heavy card, sold May 2013
    A Venetian canal
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 x 9 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4012
    $313≈ £206≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  37. MELROSE ABBEY, located and dated Sept. 29, 1898 lower left by English School, Watercolor, sold Apr 2013
    MELROSE ABBEY, located and dated Sept. 29, 1898 lower left
    Watercolor
    4 2/4 in. x 6 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1010
    $325≈ £212≈ €248HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. Girl with Bouquet by English School, GIRL WITH BOUQUET, pencil, offered Apr 2013
    Girl with Bouquet
    Drawing
    5 in. x 4 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 990
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  39. A portrait of a gentleman in a blue jacket holding a book by English School, watercolor over pencil, sold Apr 2013
    A portrait of a gentleman in a blue jacket holding a book
    Watercolor
    sight, 7 1/2 x 6in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3011
    $313≈ £204≈ €239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  40. An Italianate landscape with buildings in the foreground by English School, oil on paper laid down on canvas, sold Feb 2013
    An Italianate landscape with buildings in the foreground
    Oil · Paper
    8 3/4 x 7 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5024
    $938≈ £619≈ €705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  41. The pope preaching in a town in Medieval times by English School, pen and ink on paper laid down on board, sold Feb 2013
    The pope preaching in a town in Medieval times
    Drawing · Paper
    17 1/2 x 20 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5018
    $438≈ £289≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  42. View of a Very Comely Maiden Seated on Top of Small Boulder by English School, Pencil drawing on paper, offered Feb 2013
    View of a Very Comely Maiden Seated on Top of Small Boulder
    Drawing · Paper
    15 in. x 11 ½ in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1020
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  43. Coastal Scene with Boats and Figures by English School, COASTAL SCENE WITH BOATS AND FIGURES, watercolor, sold Dec 2012
    Coastal Scene with Boats and Figures
    Watercolor
    5 1/2 in. x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 238
    $200≈ £125≈ €155HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. The pope preaching in a town in Medieval times by English School, pen and ink on paper laid down on board, offered Nov 2012
    The pope preaching in a town in Medieval times
    Drawing · Paper
    17 1/2 x 20 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4010
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Coastal Scene with Boats and Figures by English School, COASTAL SCENE WITH BOATS AND FIGURES, watercolor, offered Sep 2012
    Coastal Scene with Boats and Figures
    Watercolor
    5 1/2 in. x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  46. The pope preaching in a town in Medieval times by English School, pen and ink on paper laid down on board, offered Aug 2012
    The pope preaching in a town in Medieval times
    Drawing · Paper
    17 1/2 x 20 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2021
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Coastal View at Dusk by English School, COASTAL VIEW AT DUSK, watercolor, sold Nov 2011
    Coastal View at Dusk
    Watercolor
    8 3/4 in. x 6 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1010
    $200≈ £126≈ €147HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  48. A portrait of a young child in a garden by English School, watercolor on paper, sold Oct 2011
    A portrait of a young child in a garden
    Watercolor · Paper
    5 3/4 x 3 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7012
    $75≈ £47≈ €53Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Along the River by English School, Watercolor, sold Nov 2009
    Along the River
    Watercolor
    7 1/2 in. x 10 3/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 434
    $300≈ £180≈ €202HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. Untitled by English School, ENGLISH VILLAGE SCENES: TWO WORKS, watercolor, offered Jul 2009
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    12 1/2 in. x 9 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 431
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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