John Russell Pastels: Auction Prices

British · 1745–1806

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for John Russell pastels between 2017 and 2025, of which 2 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,500 to $16,158, with a median of $8,829 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $16,158 for “Portrait of George III in State Robes” at Chorley's in 2025.

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1. 
   Portrait of George III in State Robes

   Pastel

   58.5cm x 41cm

   Chorley's · Sep 24, 2025 · Lot 1174
   £12,000≈ $16,158≈ €13,744HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Chorley's ↗
2. 
   Mrs. Thomas Gillow

   Pastel · Paper

   24 x 18 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Sep 26, 2024 · Lot 77
   $1,500≈ £1,122≈ €1,345HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
3. 
   RAAttributed to the artist

   Pastel · Paper

   23-1/2 x 17-1/2 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 24, 2018 · Lot 742
   $300≈ £212≈ €243HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   Portrait of a boy, half-length, in a red coat, with a spaniel

   Pastel · Paper

   59.7 x 44.5cm (23 1/2 x 17 1/2in).

   Bonhams · Oct 4, 2017 · Lot 185
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Portrait said to be of Joseph EarleAttributed to the artist

   Pastel · Paper

   24 x 18 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 576
   $2,200≈ £1,763≈ €2,036HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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