What is a John Joseph Cotman work on paper worth?
1814–1878 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 34 priced auction sales, works by John Joseph Cotman have sold for a median of $454Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $251Sign up free to see and $1,125Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $415Sign up free to see across 28 sales. In the last five years the median was $263Sign up free to see across 14 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings. Past auction results are shown for reference. Every piece is valued individually by a licensed appraiser.
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John Joseph Cotman prices by medium
- Auction results
- 60
- Sold rate
- 57%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $454Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $5kSign up free to see Riverside, Norwich watercolour, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Mar 2015
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 28 | $237–$1.1kSign up free to see | $415Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $605–$1.7kSign up free to see | $826Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (49), Bonhams (9), Sworders (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.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 3 | $169–$279Sign up free to see | $173Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 18 | $248–$553Sign up free to see | $357Sign up free to see |
Recent John Joseph Cotman sales
- Study of rural landscape in autumn, watercolour — $173Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Mar 27, 2026
- A view down a woodland pathway, watercolour — $386Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Jul 26, 2024
- Riverbank view, watercolour — $129Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Jul 26, 2024
- View over a wooded valley, watercolour — $303Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Mar 28, 2024
- Donkey in a Shed, pencil on paper — $128Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Dec 15, 2023
- View of Norwich from Mousehold Heath, pencil on paper — $128Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Dec 15, 2023
- View over a wooded valley, watercolour — $179Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Dec 15, 2023
- Cowgate, Norwich, pencil on paper — $427Sign up free to see, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Nov 24, 2023
Questions about John Joseph Cotman prices
What is a John Joseph Cotman work on paper worth?
Based on 34 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Joseph Cotman have sold for a median of $454, and half of them sold between $251 and $1,125. For works on paper alone the median is $415 (28 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Joseph Cotman sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $5,026 for “Riverside, Norwich watercolour” at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in March 2015.
Which John Joseph Cotman medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $826 (3 sales).
How often do John Joseph Cotman works sell at auction?
57% of the 60 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Joseph Cotman work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 60 auction results for John Joseph Cotman between 2009 and 2026, and 34 of them sold (57%).
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