John Joseph Cotman Drawings: Value & Auction Prices
1814–1878
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ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for John Joseph Cotman drawings between 2009 and 2024, and 7 of them sold (50%). Half of the priced sales fell between $181Sign up free to see and $1.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $427Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $3.3kSign up free to see for Portrait of a the Artist s Father John Sell Cotman Aged 57 pencil drawing at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in March 2015. The houses with the most results are Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (12) and Bonhams (2).
John Joseph Cotman drawings prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 14 2009–2024
- Price range
- $128–$3.3kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $427Sign up free to see 7 sold
- Most recent sale
- $128Sign up free to see Dec 2023, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
- Record sale
- $3.3kSign up free to see 2015, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Recent sales: Donkey in a Shed · View of Norwich from Mousehold Heath · Cowgate, Norwich
Explore: All John Joseph Cotman results · What is John Joseph Cotman worth? · Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · Bonhams
John Joseph Cotman drawings: key figures
- Auction results
- 14
- Sold rate
- 50%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2024
- Median price
- $427Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $3.3kSign up free to see Portrait of a the Artist s Father John Sell Cotman Aged 57 pencil drawing, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Mar 2015
Top auction houses: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (12), Bonhams (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
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All drawings results
- Donkey in a Shed, 1861Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £120–150
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £120–150
- £100≈ $128≈ €117Sign up free to see
- Donkey in a Shed, 1861£100≈ $128≈ €117Sign up free to see
- Cowgate, Norwich, 1872£340≈ $427≈ €392Sign up free to see
- £1,450≈ $1,870≈ €1,679Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–100
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150
- £2,200≈ $3,252≈ €3,076Sign up free to see
- £150≈ $234≈ €188Sign up free to see
- £300≈ $504≈ €339Sign up free to see
Questions about John Joseph Cotman drawings
How much is a John Joseph Cotman drawing worth?
John Joseph Cotman drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $128 and $3,252, with a median of $427; half of the 7 priced sales were between $181 and $1,187. 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 John Joseph Cotman drawing sold at auction?
The highest price recorded is $3,252 for “Portrait of a the Artist s Father John Sell Cotman Aged 57 pencil drawing”, sold at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in March 2015.
How much do John Joseph Cotman drawings sell for?
In the last five years the median was $128 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2009–2024) the median is $427.
How often do John Joseph Cotman drawings sell at auction?
50% of the 14 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.
Where are John Joseph Cotman drawings sold?
Most of the 14 recorded results come from Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (12), Bonhams (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a John Joseph Cotman drawing?
Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.
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