John Napper Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1916–2001

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Of the 8 lots by John Napper (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2018 and 2025, 4 found a buyer (50%). Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $276Sign up free to see to $1.6kSign up free to see (median $391Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $4.9kSign up free to see for Portrait of mary n. muller at Dreweatts in March 2025. Sales were recorded mainly at Chiswick Auctions (3), John Nicholson's (1) and Woolley & Wallis (1).

£3,800≈ $4,920≈ €4,520Sign uprecord pricePortrait of mary n. mullerDreweatts8auction results2018–2025years recorded50%sold$391Sign up free to seemedian price

John Napper oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2018–2025
Price range
$161–$4.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$391Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$161Sign up free to see Dec 2025, Woolley & Wallis
Record sale
$4.9kSign up free to see 2025, Dreweatts

Recent sales: Applique Signed and dated NAPPER/ 1949 · Portrait of mary n. muller · UNTITLED (TROPICAL FOREST), 1943

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John Napper oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
50%
Active at auction
2018–2025
Median price
$391Sign up free to see
Record price
$4.9kSign up free to see Portrait of mary n. muller, Dreweatts, Mar 2025

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (3), John Nicholson's (1), Woolley & Wallis (1)

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  1. Applique Signed and dated NAPPER/ 1949 by John Napper, Oil and pencil on canvas, sold Dec 2025
    Applique Signed and dated NAPPER/ 1949
    Oil · Canvas
    32 x 37.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 709
  2. Portrait of mary n. muller by John Napper, 1956, Oil on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Portrait of mary n. muller, 1956
    Oil · Canvas
    71.5 x 91.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 138
    £3,800≈ $4,920≈ €4,520HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. UNTITLED (TROPICAL FOREST), 1943 by John Napper, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2025
    UNTITLED (TROPICAL FOREST), 1943
    Oil · Canvas
    28.5cm x 50cm (11.25in x 19.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 62
    £378≈ $468≈ €453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Each by John Napper, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2024
    Each
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 24cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 282
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. Le Baiser by John Napper, Huile sur toile signée en bas à droite et datée 1964, sold Jul 2023
    Le Baiser
    Oil · Canvas
    99 x 80 cm
    PIASA ·
    €286≈ $314≈ £243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at PIASA ↗
  6. Untitled by John Napper, Oil on canvas, laid down on board, unframed, offered Aug 2019
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    81 x 58.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 255
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–400View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled by John Napper, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2018
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    81 x 58.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. Untitled by John Napper, oil on canvas, offered Apr 2018
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    49.5 x 34.2 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–4,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about John Napper oil paintings

How much is a John Napper oil worth?

John Napper oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $161 and $4,920, with a median of $391 across 4 priced sales. 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 Napper oil sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $4,920 for “Portrait of mary n. muller”, sold at Dreweatts in March 2025.

How much do John Napper oil paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $391 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2018–2025) the median is $391.

How often do John Napper oil paintings sell at auction?

50% of the 8 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Napper oil paintings sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (3), John Nicholson's (1), Woolley & Wallis (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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