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John Riley

British · 1646–1691 · Painter, Printmaker

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  1. John Riley, Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar, oil on canvasPortrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collarSworders · £1,900≈ $2,547≈ €2,192Sign up to see

John Riley’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 1 auction result for John Riley in 2026, of which 1 sold (100%). The highest price recorded is $2.5kSign up free to see for Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar at Sworders in May 2026. Most results come from Sworders (2), Bonhams (2) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (1).

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  1. John Riley, Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar, oil on canvas
    Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar
    Oil · Canvas
    77 x 64cm; framed 90 x 78cm
    Sworders · · Lot 185
    £1,900≈ $2,547≈ €2,192HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  2. King Charles IIFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 20
    $1,700≈ £1,343≈ €1,590HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. John Riley, Portrait of Charles II, half-length, in armour, oil on canvas
    Portrait of Charles II, half-length, in armourAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    103.1 x 82.2cm (40 9/16 x 32 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 263
    £3,825≈ $4,682≈ €4,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Riley, Untitled, his arm resting on a marble ledge Oil on canvas 126 x 102cm
    UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 467B
    £2,000≈ $2,541≈ €2,195HammerSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Sworders ↗
  5. John Riley, Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, with wig and lack stock, Oil on canvas
    Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, with wig and lack stockManner of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    71 x 60.5cm (27 15/16 x 23 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,800–2,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Riley, Portrait of a Nobleman, Oil on canvas
    Portrait of a NoblemanFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5 inches x 25.25 inches (77.5 x 64.1 cm) - oval
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗

John Riley: quick facts

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

$2,547Sign up free to see, for Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar at Sworders (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Riley?

The median sale price is $2.5kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Riley have sold at auction?

1 of 1 recorded lots sold in 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Riley?

Sworders, Bonhams and Jackson's International Auctioneers account for the most recorded results. Sworders · Bonhams · Jackson's International Auctioneers

About John Riley

In museum collections

  • John Riley, John EldredJohn Eldred, c. 1670/1680
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • John Riley, James, Duke of York, Later King James IIJames, Duke of York, Later King James II, 1686
    Ashmolean Museum · Public domain
  • John Riley, A Member of the Rider Family of Broughton Place, KentA Member of the Rider Family of Broughton Place, Kent
    Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery · Public domain
  • John Riley, Dr Benjamin Whitchcoat (1609–1683)Dr Benjamin Whitchcoat (1609–1683)
    Lambeth Palace · Public domain

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