John Varley Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1778–1842

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Of the 5 lots by John Varley (drawings) recorded at auction between 2015 and 2026, 4 found a buyer (80%). Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $90Sign up free to see to $369Sign up free to see (median $185Sign up free to see). BUILDINGS IN A LANDSCAPE holds the top price on file: $670Sign up free to see at Whyte's (September 2015). Most results come from Chiswick Auctions (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2) and Whyte's (1).

€600≈ $670≈ £441Sign uprecord priceBUILDINGS IN A LANDSCAPEWhyte's5auction results2015–2026years recorded80%sold$185Sign up free to seemedian price

John Varley drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2015–2026
Price range
$55–$670Sign up free to see
Median price
$185Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$268Sign up free to see Jan 2026, Chiswick Auctions
Record sale
$670Sign up free to see 2015, Whyte's

Recent sales: Dolbadarn Castle, North Wales pen and sepia ink · A landscape study with buildings · Eel basket

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John Varley drawings: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
80%
Active at auction
2015–2026
Median price
$185Sign up free to see
Record price
$670Sign up free to see BUILDINGS IN A LANDSCAPE, Whyte's, Sep 2015

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2), Whyte's (1)

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  1. Dolbadarn Castle, North Wales pen and sepia ink by John Varley, ink, sold Jan 2026
    Dolbadarn Castle, North Wales pen and sepia ink
    Drawing
    10.8 x 15.2 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 176
    £200≈ $268≈ €229HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  2. A landscape study with buildings by John Varley, ink, sold Nov 2023
    A landscape study with buildings
    Drawing
    11cm x 14cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 302
    £45≈ $55≈ €52HammerSign up free to seeEst. £30–40View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  3. Eel basket by John Varley, pencil on paper, sold Aug 2023
    Eel basket
    Drawing · Paper
    16cm x 17.5cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 303
    £80≈ $102≈ €93HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20–40View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  4. Untitled by John Varley, pencil, offered Mar 2021
    Untitled
    Drawing
    9.8 x 10.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 405
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  5. BUILDINGS IN A LANDSCAPE
    Drawing
    4 x 5½in. (10.16 x 13.97cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 178
    €600≈ $670≈ £441HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗

Questions about John Varley drawings

How much is a John Varley drawing worth?

John Varley drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $55 and $670, with a median of $185 across 4 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 Varley drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $670 for “BUILDINGS IN A LANDSCAPE”, sold at Whyte's in September 2015.

How much do John Varley drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $102 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2015–2026) the median is $185.

How often do John Varley drawings sell at auction?

80% of the 5 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Varley drawings sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2), Whyte's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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