Harry Rutherford Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1903–1985

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Of the 9 lots by Harry Rutherford (paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 5 found a buyer (56%). The median price realised is $1.7kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales; the middle half sold for $333Sign up free to see–$2.5kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $9.4kSign up free to see for Girl in a blue dress (portrait of cissie barnes) at Dreweatts in March 2026. The houses with the most results are Dreweatts (2), Chiswick Auctions (2) and Griffins Auctions (2).

£7,000≈ $9,387≈ €8,106Sign uprecord priceGirl in a blue dress (portrait of cissie barnes)Dreweatts9auction results2009–2026years recorded56%sold$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Harry Rutherford paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2009–2026
Price range
$298–$9.4kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$1.7kSign up free to see Sep 2026, Griffins Auctions
Record sale
$9.4kSign up free to see 2026, Dreweatts

Recent sales: Street Scene At Night, Oil On Board · Canal Landscape, Oil On Board · Girl in a blue dress (portrait of cissie barnes)

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Harry Rutherford paintings: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
56%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (2), Chiswick Auctions (2), Griffins Auctions (2)

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  1. Canal Landscape, Oil On Board by Harry Rutherford, Oil on board, sold Sep 2026
    Canal Landscape, Oil On Board
    Oil · Board
    24.5cm x 34cm
    Griffins Auctions · · Lot 168
    £220≈ $298≈ €257HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200View at Griffins Auctions ↗
  2. Street Scene At Night, Oil On Board by Harry Rutherford, Oil on board, sold Sep 2026
    Street Scene At Night, Oil On Board
    Oil · Board
    39cm x 49cm
    Griffins Auctions · · Lot 167
    £1,250≈ $1,693≈ €1,458HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600View at Griffins Auctions ↗
  3. Girl in a blue dress (portrait of cissie barnes) by Harry Rutherford, Oil on canvas, sold Mar 2026
    Girl in a blue dress (portrait of cissie barnes)
    Oil · Canvas
    63.5 x 62.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 338
    £7,000≈ $9,387≈ €8,106HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  4. Untitled by Harry Rutherford, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 61 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 6
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  5. British, A half-length portrait of a boy in a sailor's uniform by Harry Rutherford, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2021
    British, A half-length portrait of a boy in a sailor's uniform
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 557
    £240≈ $333≈ €276HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at John Nicholson's ↗
  6. Manchester Choral Society Rehearsal, 1940 by Harry Rutherford, Oil on canvas, with a portrait sketch verso, sold Apr 2018
    Manchester Choral Society Rehearsal, 1940
    Oil · Canvas
    71 x 61cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 70
    £1,800≈ $2,515≈ €2,067HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. (BRITISH, 1903-1985), untitled, mid 20th century Northern School, oil on board, by Harry Rutherford, oil on board, offered Jul 2017
    (BRITISH, 1903-1985), untitled, mid 20th century Northern School, oil on board,
    Oil · Board
    26 x 36.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 304
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–900View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. Deal by Harry Rutherford, oil on canvas board, offered Oct 2014
    Deal
    Oil · Canvas
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1526
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
  9. "Pont Neuf" by Harry Rutherford, Oil on board, offered Sep 2009
    "Pont Neuf"
    Oil · Board
    17.5 x 23.5cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Harry Rutherford paintings

How much is a Harry Rutherford painting worth?

Harry Rutherford paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $298 and $9,387, with a median of $1,693; half of the 5 priced sales were between $333 and $2,515. 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 Harry Rutherford painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $9,387 for “Girl in a blue dress (portrait of cissie barnes)”, sold at Dreweatts in March 2026.

How much do Harry Rutherford paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,693 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2009–2026) the median is $1,693.

How often do Harry Rutherford paintings sell at auction?

56% of the 9 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Harry Rutherford paintings sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Dreweatts (2), Chiswick Auctions (2), Griffins Auctions (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Harry Rutherford painting?

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