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European School Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1830

European School oil paintings have appeared at auction 56 times in ArtSell’s records between 2004 and 2026; 33 sold, a sell-through rate of 59%. The median price realised is $319Sign up free to see across 33 priced sales; the middle half sold for $188Sign up free to see–$688Sign up free to see. The beauty and the beast holds the top price on file: $3.8kSign up free to see at Bonhams (January 2015). Sales were recorded mainly at Jackson's International Auctioneers (36), Bonhams (9) and Sloans & Kenyon (9).

£2,500≈ $3,799≈ €3,348Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe beauty and the beastBonhams56auction results2004–2026years recorded59%sold$319Sign up free to seemedian price

European School oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
56
Sold rate
59%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$319Sign up free to see
Record price
$3.8kSign up free to see The beauty and the beast, Bonhams, Jan 2015

Top auction houses: Jackson's International Auctioneers (36), Bonhams (9), Sloans & Kenyon (9)

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  1. An English Setter on Point by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2026
    An English Setter on Point
    Oil · Canvas
    36 x 36 inches (91.5 x 91.5cm). Overall, including ornate frame 51.5 x 51.5 inches (130.8 x 130.8cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 812
    $563≈ £417≈ €481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  2. Portrait of a Woman with Pompadour by European School, Oil on board, offered Apr 2026
    Portrait of a Woman with Pompadour
    Oil · Board
    18 x 15 inches (46 x 38cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 806
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  3. Figures Crossing Stream in Wooded Landscape by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2026
    Figures Crossing Stream in Wooded Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    17.5 x 13.5 inches (44.5 x 34.1cm). Overall, including frame 20 x 16 inches (51 x 40.5cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 790
    $150≈ £111≈ €128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  4. Chickens and Ducks in a Barnyard by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2026
    Chickens and Ducks in a Barnyard
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 12 inches (25.7 x 30.5 cm). Overall, including frame 15.5 x 17.5 inches (39.5 x 44.4cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 763
    $250≈ £185≈ €214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  5. Woman Seated in an Interior with Children by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2026
    Woman Seated in an Interior with Children
    Oil · Canvas
    39.5 x 32 inches (100 x 81cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 678
    $188≈ £139≈ €161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  6. A Mother Cat with Kittens by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2026
    A Mother Cat with Kittens
    Oil · Canvas
    13 x 18 inches (33 x 45.7cm). Overall, including frame original exceptional gilt frame 21.5 x 27 inches (54.2 x 68.6cm). Verso frame with label for noted gallery Wunderly Bros. Pittsburgh, PA.
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 655
    $2,125≈ £1,573≈ €1,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  7. Still Life with Hanging Hare, Lantern and Kitchen Utensils by European School, oil on canvas, offered Jan 2026
    Still Life with Hanging Hare, Lantern and Kitchen Utensils
    Oil · Canvas
    7” x 9 3/4” (18 cm x 25 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 224
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at León Gallery ↗
  8. Portrait of a Woman with Pompadour by European School, Oil on board, offered Dec 2025
    Portrait of a Woman with Pompadour
    Oil · Board
    18 x 15 inches (46 x 38cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 738
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  9. Figures in a Wooded Landscape with a Stubborn Mule by European School, Oil on wood panel, sold Dec 2025
    Figures in a Wooded Landscape with a Stubborn Mule
    Oil · Panel
    9.1 x 13.5 inches (23.2 x 34.4cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 594
    $50≈ £38≈ €43Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50–100View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  10. A Girl in White with Swans by European School, oil on panel, sold Oct 2025
    A Girl in White with Swans
    Oil · Panel
    46.0 x 38.0 cm (18 1/8 x 14 15/16 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $832≈ £622≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Still Life in a Basket Against a Landscape by European School, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2025
    Still Life in a Basket Against a Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    122.0 x 91.0 cm (48 1/16 x 35 13/16 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 229
    $218≈ £160≈ €184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Still Life in a Basket Against a Landscape by European School, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2025
    Still Life in a Basket Against a Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    122.0 x 91.0 cm (48 1/16 x 35 13/16 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 334
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Still Life with Samovar & Oranges by European School, Oil on board, offered Jun 2025
    Still Life with Samovar & Oranges
    Oil · Board
    20 inches x 16 inches, overall including frame 25 inches x 21 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 386
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  14. A Moonlite Landscape with Knight, Maiden & Musician by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2025
    A Moonlite Landscape with Knight, Maiden & Musician
    Oil · Canvas
    10 inches x 14 inches (25.4 x 35.56cm), overall including frame 14.5 inches x 18.5 inches (36.83 x 46.99cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 319
    $625≈ £461≈ €540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50–100View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  15. Hunters Caught Off Guard by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2025
    Hunters Caught Off Guard
    Oil · Canvas
    18.5 inches x 25 inches (47 x 63.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 318
    $100≈ £74≈ €86Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  16. Impressionistic Portrait of Woman Resting Head on Hand - by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Jun 2025
    Impressionistic Portrait of Woman Resting Head on Hand -
    Oil · Canvas
    25.6 inches x 17.7 inches (65 x 45cm).
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 300
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  17. Landscape with Figures on a Bridge by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2025
    Landscape with Figures on a Bridge
    Oil · Canvas
    25.75 inches x 33.75 inches (65.41 x 85.73cm), overall including frame 16 inches x 24 inches (40.64 x 60.96cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 47
    $125≈ £92≈ €108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  18. Portrait of a Royal by European School, Oil on wood panel, sold Jun 2025
    Portrait of a Royal
    Oil · Panel
    21 inches x 17 inches (53.34 x 43.18cm), overall including frame 27.5 inches x 24 inches (69.85 x 60.96cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 23
    $406≈ £299≈ €351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  19. Monk musicians taking snuff by European School, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2025
    Monk musicians taking snuff
    Oil · Canvas
    115.5 x 90cm (45 1/2 x 35 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 164
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Portrait of a Girl Amid Cherry Blossoms by European School, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Portrait of a Girl Amid Cherry Blossoms
    Oil · Canvas
    62.0 x 57.0 cm (24 7/16 x 22 7/16 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 187
    $1,152≈ £910≈ €1,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Waiting for the Boats to Return by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2024
    Waiting for the Boats to Return
    Oil · Canvas
    18.4 inches x 15 inches (47 x 38cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 1037
    $200≈ £158≈ €190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  22. On the dockside by European School, oil on board, sold May 2024
    On the dockside
    Oil · Board
    15.2 x 23.8cm (6 x 9 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    £166≈ $211≈ €194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Nude Near Window by European School, Oil on board, sold Nov 2023
    Nude Near Window
    Oil · Board
    12 x 9 inches. Overall including ebonized frame 18.5 x 15.5 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 1092
    $281≈ £221≈ €256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $75–150View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  24. Portrait of a Man in Uniform with medals by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2023
    Portrait of a Man in Uniform with medals
    Oil · Canvas
    20.9 inches x 14 inches (53 x 35.5cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 1076
    $150≈ £118≈ €137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  25. Catnap by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2023
    Catnap
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 14 inches (46 x 36 cm). Overall including ornate frame 25 x 21.5 inches (63 x 55 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 905
    $344≈ £271≈ €313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  26. Portrait of a Woman with Raised Hair, Lace Collar,and Red Dress by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2023
    Portrait of a Woman with Raised Hair, Lace Collar,and Red Dress
    Oil · Canvas
    22.5 inches x 18 inches (57.5 x 45.5 cm). Overall including gilt frame 29.25 x 25 inches (74 x 63.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 712
    $625≈ £492≈ €569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  27. Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing Red Cape with Breast Star by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2023
    Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing Red Cape with Breast Star
    Oil · Canvas
    30 inches x 25 inches (76 x 63cm). Framed overall: 40.5 inches x 35 inches (103 x 89cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 707
    $150≈ £118≈ €137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  28. signed indistinctly (lower left) by European School, oil on canvas mounted to Masonite, sold May 2023
    signed indistinctly (lower left)
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 16 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $319≈ £255≈ €291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Arcadian Lake View by European School, Unsigned. Oil on canvas board, 31 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (79.4 x 80.1 cm), offered May 2023
    Arcadian Lake View
    Oil · Canvas
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Construction Workers Building Cathedral by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2023
    Construction Workers Building Cathedral
    Oil · Canvas
    25 inches x 30 inches (63.5 x 76.2cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 379
    $750≈ £603≈ €680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  31. Portrait of Austro-Hungarian Major General Wearing the Austrian Imperial Leopold Order and Russian Order of St. Vladimir with Swords as Well as Other Accoutrements by European School, Oil on canvas laid, sold Apr 2023
    Portrait of Austro-Hungarian Major General Wearing the Austrian Imperial Leopold Order and Russian Order of St. Vladimir with Swords as Well as Other Accoutrements
    Oil · Canvas
    29 inches x 23.5 inches (73.7 x 59.7cm), contained in a later press molded gilt frame overall measuring 31.5 inches x 27 inches (80 x 68.6cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 233
    $688≈ £553≈ €624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $750–1,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  32. Portrait Of The Spanish Born Flautist Jose Maria Ribas (1796-1885) by European School, Oil on canvas Image size:, sold Apr 2022
    Portrait Of The Spanish Born Flautist Jose Maria Ribas (1796-1885)
    Oil · Canvas
    54 x 41cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 15
    £750≈ $978≈ €898HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  33. The Madonna and Child- by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    The Madonna and Child-
    Oil · Canvas
    23.5 inches x 16.75 inches (60 x 43 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 303
    $1,188≈ £976≈ €1,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  34. Hunters Caught Off Guard- by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Mar 2019
    Hunters Caught Off Guard-
    Oil · Canvas
    18.5 inches x 25 inches (47 x 63.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–350View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  35. A Painting of a Young Girl in Landscape by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Aug 2018
    A Painting of a Young Girl in Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    30 inches x 25 inches (76 x 64 cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 341
    $50≈ £39≈ €43Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50–100View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  36. Outdoor Scene with Figures and Buildings by European School, Oil on card stock, sold Aug 2018
    Outdoor Scene with Figures and Buildings
    Oil · Board
    9.25 inches x 12.25 inches (24 x 31 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 328
    $88≈ £68≈ €75Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25–50View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  37. A Painting of a Young girl in Landscape by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Apr 2018
    A Painting of a Young girl in Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    30 inches x 25 inches (76 x 64 cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 568
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  38. Children With Dog At Play - by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2018
    Children With Dog At Play -
    Oil · Canvas
    29.5 x 23.75 inches (75 x 60 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 555
    $406≈ £291≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  39. Interior of Artist Studio with Easel and Paints by European School, INTERIOR OF ARTIST STUDIO WITH EASEL AND PAINTS, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2017
    Interior of Artist Studio with Easel and Paints
    Oil · Canvas
    21 1/2 in. x 31 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 775
    $350≈ £258≈ €293HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  40. The Arrival by European School, Oil on canvas, sold Mar 2017
    The Arrival
    Oil · Canvas
    38 inches x 53.25 inches (96.5 x 135.3 cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 682B
    $250≈ £201≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  41. A Young Royal in Hungarian Costume Holding a Sword by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Nov 2016
    A Young Royal in Hungarian Costume Holding a Sword
    Oil · Canvas
    32.5 inches x 28 inches (87.5 x 71 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 379
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  42. The beauty and the beast by European School, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2015
    The beauty and the beast
    Oil · Canvas
    86 x 54.7cm (33 7/8 x 21 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 550
    £2,500≈ $3,799≈ €3,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Expansive Landscape with Figures and Ruins by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Apr 2014
    Expansive Landscape with Figures and Ruins
    Oil · Canvas
    25.5 inches x 32 inches (64.7 x 81.3 cm); overall 30 inches x 36.25 inches (76.2 x 92 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 210
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  44. Floral Still Life by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Apr 2014
    Floral Still Life
    Oil · Canvas
    17.5 inches x 13 inches (44.4 x 33 cm); overall 23.5 inches x 19 inches (59.7 x 48.2 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50–100View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  45. Expansive Summer Landscape by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Apr 2014
    Expansive Summer Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    25 inches x 30.5 inches (63.5 x 76.8 cm); overall 27.5 inches x 33 inches (69.8 x 83.8 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 193
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  46. Landscape with Distant Village by European School, Oil on canvas, offered Apr 2014
    Landscape with Distant Village
    Oil · Canvas
    13 inches x 15.5 inches (33 x 39.3 cm); overall 18.5 inches x 21 inches (47 x 53.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 192
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  47. Portrait of a Woman in Bonnet by European School, Oil on wood panel, offered Apr 2014
    Portrait of a Woman in Bonnet
    Oil · Panel
    27 inches x 22.5 inches (68.5 x 57.1 cm); overall 33.5 inches x 28.75 inches (84.4 x 73 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 148
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  48. Mother and Child in Landscape by European School, circa 1875, Oil on canvas, offered May 2011
    Mother and Child in Landscape, circa 1875
    Oil · Canvas
    27.5 inches x 15.75 inches (70 x 40 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 356
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  49. Landscape with Thatched Cottages by European School, LANDSCAPE WITH THATCHED COTTAGES, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2007
    Landscape with Thatched Cottages
    Oil · Canvas
    19 1/2 in. x 30 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1493
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. Moorish Buildings in Sunlight by European School, Oil on board, offered Feb 2007
    Moorish Buildings in Sunlight
    Oil · Board
    10 1/4 in. x 13 3/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 967
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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