John Ferneley

British · 1782–1860 · Painter, Printmaker

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Portrait of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore, Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore, Baron Melbourne of Melbourne (circa 1805)Smith & Singer · May 2023A$30,682≈ $20,550≈ £16,468≈ €18,742Sign up to see
Attribuito a. Paesaggio con caneCapitolium Art · Apr 2023€693≈ $757≈ £610Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 2 auction results for John Ferneley in 2023, of which 2 sold (100%). A further 5 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $757Sign up free to see to $20.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $20.6kSign up free to see for Portrait of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore, Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore, Baron Melbourne of Melbourne (circa 1805) at Smith & Singer in May 2023. Most results come from DuMouchelles (5), Capitolium Art (1) and Smith & Singer (1).

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Portrait of Lord Craven with his Horse and Two Hunting DogsAttributed to the artist
Oil · Canvas
102.0 x 127.0 cm (40 3/16 x 50 in).
Bonhams · Oct 8, 2024 · Lot 172
$7,040≈ £5,371≈ €6,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
Portrait of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore, Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore, Baron Melbourne of Melbourne (circa 1805), 1805
Oil · Board
56.3 x 42.7 cm
Smith & Singer · May 2, 2023 · Lot 54
A$30,682≈ $20,550≈ £16,468≈ €18,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
Attribuito a. Paesaggio con cane
43.5 x 53.5 cm
Capitolium Art · Apr 12, 2023 · Lot 204
€693≈ $757≈ £610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Capitolium Art ↗
Jr.Follower of the artist
Oil · Canvas
20 x 27 in.
Brunk Auctions · Apr 9, 2021 · Lot 390
$2,000≈ £1,458≈ €1,682HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗

Also offered, result not published (5)

Lots by John Ferneley that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

John Ferneley: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Ferneley at auction?

$20,550Sign up free to see, for Portrait of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore, Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore, Baron Melbourne of Melbourne (circa 1805) at Smith & Singer (May 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Ferneley?

The median sale price is $10.7kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Ferneley have sold at auction?

2 of 2 recorded lots sold in 2023. 5 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell John Ferneley?

DuMouchelles, Capitolium Art and Smith & Singer account for the most recorded results. DuMouchelles · Capitolium Art · Smith & Singer

About John Ferneley

In museum collections

Heaton Park Races, 1829
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
Heaton Park Races, 1829
Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Thomas Wilkinson, M.F.H., with the Hurworth Foxhound, 1846
Yale Center for British Art · Public domain
Study of a Saddled Bay Hunter, 1828
Yale Center for British Art · Public domain