Gwen John Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1876–1939

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Of the 11 lots by Gwen John (drawings) recorded at auction between 2023 and 2026, 11 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $1.3kSign up free to see and $6.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $5.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Boy in Sailor, sold at Rogers Jones & Co in April 2026 for $13.5kSign up free to see. Most results come from Gorringe's (3), Dreweatts (3) and Sworders (2).

£10,000≈ $13,534≈ €11,472Sign uprecord priceBoy in SailorRogers Jones & Co11auction results2023–2026years recorded100%sold$5.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Gwen John drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
11 2023–2026
Price range
$254–$13.5kSign up free to see
Median price
$5.5kSign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$6.2kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$13.5kSign up free to see 2026, Rogers Jones & Co

Recent sales: STUDY OF A SEATED BOY, c.1928 · Mère Poussepin · Boy in Sailor

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Gwen John drawings: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2023–2026
Median price
$5.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$13.5kSign up free to see Boy in Sailor, Rogers Jones & Co, Apr 2026

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (3), Dreweatts (3), Sworders (2)

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  1. STUDY OF A SEATED BOY, c.1928 by Gwen John, black chalk on brown paper, sold Oct 2026
    STUDY OF A SEATED BOY, c.1928
    Drawing · Paper
    31.5cm x 25.5cm (12 ½in x 10in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 22
    £4,608≈ $6,174≈ €5,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Mère Poussepin by Gwen John, circa 1920, pencil, sold Sep 2026
    Mère Poussepin, circa 1920
    Drawing
    25 x 16.5 cm. (10 x 6 1/2 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    £4,864≈ $6,462≈ €5,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Boy in Sailor by Gwen John, pencil and wash, sold Apr 2026
    Boy in Sailor
    Drawing
    31 x 24cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 55
    £10,000≈ $13,534≈ €11,472HammerSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  4. Portrait of a girl by Gwen John, Pencil on brown paper, sold Mar 2026
    Portrait of a girl
    Drawing · Paper
    29.5 x 23.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 289
    £5,500≈ $7,376≈ €6,369HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. Portrait of a woman with crossed hands (marie hamonet) by Gwen John, Charcoal, sold Oct 2025
    Portrait of a woman with crossed hands (marie hamonet)
    Drawing
    22.5 x 19cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 278
    £4,500≈ $5,945≈ €5,109HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. Portrait of a lady with folded arms (isabel bowser) by Gwen John, Charcoal, sold Oct 2025
    Portrait of a lady with folded arms (isabel bowser)
    Drawing
    23.5 x 19.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 277
    £4,200≈ $5,549≈ €4,769HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Untitled by Gwen John, pen and ink and wash 21 x 16.5cm Provenance: Acquired 1950/51 in Meudon, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 186
    £1,500≈ $1,985≈ €1,753HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Sworders ↗
  8. Untitled by Gwen John, pen and ink and wash 18 x 16.5cm Provenance: Acquired 1950/51 in Meudon, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 185
    £1,500≈ $1,985≈ €1,753HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  9. Study of four women seated in church by Gwen John, pencil, sold Jan 2024
    Study of four women seated in church
    Drawing
    16 x 15cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 699
    £360≈ $457≈ €422HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Gorringe's ↗
  10. Study of four women seated in church by Gwen John, pencil, sold Jan 2024
    Study of four women seated in church
    Drawing
    16 x 15cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 676
    £200≈ $254≈ €232HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗
  11. Untitled by Gwen John, pencil, sold Dec 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing
    16 x 15cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 397
    £550≈ $692≈ €640HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about Gwen John drawings

How much is a Gwen John drawing worth?

Gwen John drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $254 and $13,534, with a median of $5,549; half of the 11 priced sales were between $1,338 and $6,318. 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 Gwen John drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $13,534 for “Boy in Sailor”, sold at Rogers Jones & Co in April 2026.

How much do Gwen John drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $5,549 across 11 sales. Over the whole record (2023–2026) the median is $5,549.

How often do Gwen John drawings sell at auction?

100% of the 11 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Gwen John drawings sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Gorringe's (3), Dreweatts (3), Sworders (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Gwen John drawing?

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