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Godfrey Kneller Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1646–1723

Godfrey Kneller oil paintings have appeared at auction 10 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2026; 9 sold, a sell-through rate of 90%. The median price realised is $3.8kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.1kSign up free to see–$5.4kSign up free to see. Portrait of whitlocke bulstrode (1652 - 1724) holds the top price on file: $19.2kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (April 2025). Sales were recorded mainly at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates (2), Sworders (2) and Dreweatts (2).

£15,000≈ $19,167≈ €17,354Sign uprecord pricePortrait of whitlocke bulstrode (1652 - 1724)Dreweatts10auction results2013–2026years recorded90%sold$3.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Godfrey Kneller oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
10
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$3.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$19.2kSign up free to see Portrait of whitlocke bulstrode (1652 - 1724), Dreweatts, Apr 2025

Top auction houses: Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates (2), Sworders (2), Dreweatts (2)

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  1. Portrait of William III, bust-length, in armour by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, oval, offered Sep 2018
    Portrait of William III, bust-length, in armourManner of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    74.2 x 63.1cm (29 3/16 x 24 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Portrait of a gentleman , bust-length, in yellow costume by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, oval, sold Sep 2018
    Portrait of a gentleman , bust-length, in yellow costumeFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    73.2 x 61cm (28 13/16 x 24in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 1
    £4,000≈ $5,270≈ €4,490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Three-quarter portrait of Queen Anne (1665-1714) by an Orange TreeFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 40-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1248
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Portrait of Sir William Temple by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2017
    Portrait of Sir William TempleCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    73.2 x 62.8cm (28 13/16 x 24 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 188
    £2,250≈ $2,988≈ €2,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Velvet CoatAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30-1/8 x 25-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 659
    $5,000≈ £4,056≈ €4,704HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Three quarter portrait of James Craggs in a wig and blue velvet coatAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    40 x 49 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 658
    $3,500≈ £2,839≈ €3,293HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Queen Anne, in a Green Satin Gown and Red Drapery, prior to the throneCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    49-1/2 x 40 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 656
    $2,200≈ £1,785≈ €2,070HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Portrait of a Child with Sparrow and King Charles SpanielManner of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    35-1/2 x 29-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 655
    $1,500≈ £1,217≈ €1,411HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Portrait of lady in a white dress and red cape by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2016
    Portrait of lady in a white dress and red capeCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    127.8 x 92.5cm (50 5/16 x 36 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    £2,000≈ $2,455≈ €2,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. A portrait of a lady, half-length, wearing a white dress and green wrap by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, in a painted oval, sold Sep 2016
    A portrait of a lady, half-length, wearing a white dress and green wrapStudio of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    31 1/2 x 25 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3068
    $375≈ £290≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Portrait of John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, three-quarter-length by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2016
    Portrait of John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, three-quarter-lengthCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    127.6 x 101.6cm (50 1/4 x 40in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Portrait of a boy holding a dove, within a painted oval by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2016
    Portrait of a boy holding a dove, within a painted ovalCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    76.7 x 62.4cm (30 3/16 x 24 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 46
    £1,250≈ $1,647≈ €1,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in mourning by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas laid down on board, sold Sep 2015
    Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in mourningCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    122.5 x 96.8cm (48 1/4 x 38 1/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 79
    £750≈ $1,152≈ €1,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in mourning by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas laid down on board, offered Jun 2015
    Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in mourningCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    122.5 x 96.8cm (48 1/4 x 38 1/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 498
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  15. A portrait of a lady, half-length, in a grey dress and brown mantle by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, in a painted oval, sold Jun 2015
    A portrait of a lady, half-length, in a grey dress and brown mantleFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    29 x 25in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7146
    $188≈ £119≈ €168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in mourning by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas laid down on board, offered Apr 2015
    Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in mourningCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    122.5 x 96.8cm (48 1/4 x 38 1/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 376
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. A portrait of a lady, half-length by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2015
    A portrait of a lady, half-lengthFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    29 x 25in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5004
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Portrait of Sir Edward Ward (1638-1714), three-quarter-length, in red and white robes, seated by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2015
    Portrait of Sir Edward Ward (1638-1714), three-quarter-length, in red and white robes, seatedFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    126.8 x 101.8cm (49 15/16 x 40 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 404
    £5,000≈ $7,678≈ €6,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Portrait of Elizabeth Ward (1638-1714), three-quarter-length, in a blue dress, seated by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2015
    Portrait of Elizabeth Ward (1638-1714), three-quarter-length, in a blue dress, seatedFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    126.8 x 101cm (49 15/16 x 39 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 403
    £3,125≈ $4,798≈ €4,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Portrait of Queen Anne, Seated and Holding Orb, an 18th century copyAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 40-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 384
    $2,200≈ £1,405≈ €1,769HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  21. Portrait of King William III, bust length by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, oval, sold Oct 2014
    Portrait of King William III, bust lengthAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    71.4 x 63.2cm (28 1/8 x 24 7/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    £1,250≈ $2,000≈ €1,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  22. A portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter length, standing, his right arm resting on a plinth by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, offered Sep 2014
    A portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter length, standing, his right arm resting on a plinthFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 40in (127 x 101.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 3051
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. King Charles II by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2014
    King Charles IIAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    39 1/4 x 24 1/4in (99.6 x 61.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 3050
    $6,875≈ £4,237≈ €5,400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Portrait of a Husband and Wife by Godfrey Kneller, Oil on canvas, offered Jun 2014
    Portrait of a Husband and WifeCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    Each 29.3 inches x 24.75 inches (74.5 x 63 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 291
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  25. A portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, wearing a red robe by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2013
    A portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, wearing a red robeCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    oval, 30 x 25 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4033
    $1,875≈ £1,161≈ €1,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  26. A portrait of a lady, half-length, wearing a white dress and green wrap by Godfrey Kneller, oil on canvas, in a painted oval, offered Aug 2013
    A portrait of a lady, half-length, wearing a white dress and green wrapStudio of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    31 1/2 x 25 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3021
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Nachfolge - Porträt der Lady Brownlow (?) by Godfrey Kneller, Oil on canvas, sold May 2013
    Nachfolge - Porträt der Lady Brownlow (?)
    Oil · Canvas
    74,5 x 62 cm (29,3 x 24,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 28
    €625≈ $804≈ £529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  28. Portrait of a Lady by Godfrey Kneller, POSSIBLY LADY CROMWELL, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2011
    Portrait of a LadyAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    29 in. x 24 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1410
    $4,500≈ £2,752≈ €3,114HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. Portrait of Lord Cavandish by Godfrey Kneller, PORTRAIT OF LORD CAVANDISH, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2009
    Portrait of Lord CavandishSchool of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    50 in. x 40 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1356
    $2,800≈ £1,905≈ €2,188HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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