John Sergeant Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1937–2010

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John Sergeant pastels have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records between 2022 and 2026; 3 sold, a sell-through rate of 60%. Across 3 sales with a published price, the typical result was $429Sign up free to see to $628Sign up free to see (median $592Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is SELF-PORTRAIT, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in February 2023 for $664Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Dreweatts (2), Elstob & Elstob (1) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

£554≈ $664≈ €621Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSELF-PORTRAITLyon & Turnbull5auction results2022–2026years recorded60%sold$592Sign up free to seemedian price

John Sergeant pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2022–2026
Price range
$266–$664Sign up free to see
Median price
$592Sign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$266Sign up free to see Mar 2026, Elstob & Elstob
Record sale
$664Sign up free to see 2023, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: Two Self Portraits · SELF-PORTRAIT · Leeks

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John Sergeant pastels: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
60%
Active at auction
2022–2026
Median price
$592Sign up free to see
Record price
$664Sign up free to see SELF-PORTRAIT, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 2023

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (2), Elstob & Elstob (1), Lyon & Turnbull (1)

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  1. Two Self Portraits by John Sergeant, Pastels Portrait in hat:, sold Mar 2026
    Two Self Portraits
    Pastel
    30.5cm x 23cm
    Elstob & Elstob · · Lot 973
  2. Lily ii by John Sergeant, 1983, pastel on paper, offered Apr 2023
    Lily ii, 1983
    Pastel · Paper
    46cm x 38cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 449
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–100View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  3. SELF-PORTRAIT by John Sergeant, Pastel on grey paper, sold Feb 2023
    SELF-PORTRAIT
    Pastel · Paper
    36cm x 26cm (14.25in x 10.25in); 24.5cm x 36.5cm (9.75in x 14.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 147
    £554≈ $664≈ €621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Tufted duck by John Sergeant, 1989, Pastel and chalk, offered Aug 2022
    Tufted duck, 1989
    Pastel
    24 x 32cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. Leeks by John Sergeant, 1991, Pastel, sold Aug 2022
    Leeks, 1991
    Pastel
    20 x 26cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 220
    £500≈ $592≈ €591HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Dreweatts ↗

Questions about John Sergeant pastels

How much is a John Sergeant pastel worth?

John Sergeant pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $266 and $664, with a median of $592 across 3 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 Sergeant pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $664 for “SELF-PORTRAIT”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in February 2023.

How much do John Sergeant pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $592 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2022–2026) the median is $592.

How often do John Sergeant pastels sell at auction?

60% of the 5 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Sergeant pastels sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Dreweatts (2), Elstob & Elstob (1), Lyon & Turnbull (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a John Sergeant pastel?

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