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John Shelley Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1938–2000

Of the 8 lots by John Shelley (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2018 and 2026, 7 found a buyer (88%). Across 7 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.4kSign up free to see to $5.1kSign up free to see (median $3.2kSign up free to see). Surrey Cottages holds the top price on file: $6.3kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (March 2021). Most results come from Dreweatts (4), Toovey's (2) and Woolley & Wallis (1).

£4,500≈ $6,264≈ €5,259Sign uprecord priceSurrey CottagesDreweatts8auction results2018–2026years recorded88%sold$3.2kSign up free to seemedian price

John Shelley oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2018–2026
Price range
$1.3k–$6.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$3.2kSign up free to see 7 sold
Most recent sale
$2.4kSign up free to see Sep 2026, Toovey's
Record sale
$6.3kSign up free to see 2021, Dreweatts

Recent sales: The Cottage · Two Cottages · Church cottages

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John Shelley oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
88%
Active at auction
2018–2026
Median price
$3.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$6.3kSign up free to see Surrey Cottages, Dreweatts, Mar 2021

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (4), Toovey's (2), Woolley & Wallis (1)

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  1. The Cottage by John Shelley, 1969, oil on board, sold Sep 2026
    The Cottage, 1969
    Oil · Board
    61cm x 76cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 76
    £1,800≈ $2,442≈ €2,096HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  2. Two Cottages by John Shelley, 1972, oil on board, sold Mar 2026
    Two Cottages, 1972
    Oil · Board
    61cm x 75cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 80
    £2,400≈ $3,195≈ €2,778HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  3. Untitled by John Shelley, oil on board, offered Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    73 x 91.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  4. Surrey cottages by John Shelley, 1974, Oil on board, sold Oct 2024
    Surrey cottages, 1974
    Oil · Board
    61 x 76cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 99
    £3,000≈ $3,885≈ €3,608HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. Church cottages by John Shelley, 1973, Oil on board, sold Oct 2024
    Church cottages, 1973
    Oil · Board
    60.5 x 76cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 98
    £4,800≈ $6,216≈ €5,773HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. A scene in kent by John Shelley, 1970, Oil on board, sold Jul 2023
    A scene in kent, 1970
    Oil · Board
    61 x 76cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 98
    £1,900≈ $2,453≈ €2,232HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Surrey Cottages by John Shelley, 1981, oil, sold Mar 2021
    Surrey Cottages, 1981
    Oil
    61 x 76cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 99
    £4,500≈ $6,264≈ €5,259HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  8. Untitled by John Shelley, 2000, Oil on board, sold Dec 2018
    Untitled, 2000
    Oil · Board
    51 x 61cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 407
    £1,000≈ $1,281≈ €1,123HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗

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