John Petts
British · 1914–1991 · Painter, Printmaker
Ronald John Petts was a British artist. Petts was born in London, but is considered a Welsh artist and is known for his engravings and stained glass works. (Wikipedia)
Record prices
Wood engraving - entitled 'The BoathouseRogers Jones & Co · £250≈ $333≈ €292Sign up to see
The buddhaRichard Winterton Auctioneers · £100≈ $135≈ €116Sign up to see
Rare linocut - entitled verso 'The RabbitRogers Jones & Co · £90≈ $120≈ €105Sign up to see
John Petts’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for John Petts in 2026, and 3 of them sold (75%). Half of the priced sales fell between $128Sign up free to see and $234Sign up free to see, with a median of $135Sign up free to see. Wood engraving - entitled 'The Boathouse holds the top price on file: $333Sign up free to see at Rogers Jones & Co (July 2026). The houses with the most results are Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2) and Rogers Jones & Co (2).
John Petts at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 4
- Sold rate
- 75%
- Active at auction
- 2026
- Median price
- $135Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $333Sign up free to see Wood engraving - entitled 'The Boathouse, Rogers Jones & Co, Jul 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints | 2 | $120–$333Sign up free to see | $226Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2), Rogers Jones & Co (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.
4 results
- £90≈ $120≈ €105Sign up free to see
- £250≈ $333≈ €292Sign up free to see
- £100≈ $135≈ €116Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150
John Petts: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by John Petts at auction?
$333Sign up free to see, for Wood engraving - entitled 'The Boathouse at Rogers Jones & Co (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for John Petts?
The median sale price is $135Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by John Petts have sold at auction?
3 of 4 recorded lots sold in 2026.
Which auction houses sell John Petts?
Rogers Jones & Co and Richard Winterton Auctioneers account for the most recorded results. Rogers Jones & Co · Richard Winterton Auctioneers
About John Petts
Ronald John Petts was a British artist. Petts was born in London, but is considered a Welsh artist and is known for his engravings and stained glass works.
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