John William Godward Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1861–1922

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ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for John William Godward paintings between 2014 and 2026, and 5 of them sold (100%). Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $7.1kSign up free to see to $81.3kSign up free to see (median $75.9kSign up free to see). LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN holds the top price on file: $109kSign up free to see at Lyon & Turnbull (July 2026). The houses with the most results are Lyon & Turnbull (1), Bonhams (1) and Dreweatts (1).

£82,100≈ $109,242≈ €95,835Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLEANING AGAINST A COLUMNLyon & Turnbull5auction results2014–2026years recorded100%sold$75.9kSign up free to seemedian price

John William Godward paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2014–2026
Price range
$5.6k–$109kSign up free to see
Median price
$75.9kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$109kSign up free to see Jul 2026, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$109kSign up free to see 2026, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN · A birthday present · Etoile Perdue“

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John William Godward paintings: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2014–2026
Median price
$75.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$109kSign up free to see LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN, Lyon & Turnbull, Jul 2026

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

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  1. LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN by John William Godward, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026
    LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN
    Oil · Canvas
    60cm x 72cm (23.5in x 28.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 2
    £82,100≈ $109,242≈ €95,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. A birthday present by John William Godward, oil, sold Jun 2023
    A birthday present
    Oil
    46 x 56cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 104
    £60,000≈ $75,894≈ €70,214HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Etoile Perdue“ by John William Godward, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2023
    Etoile Perdue“
    Oil · Canvas
    120 x 52 cm
    Hampel Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 445
    €5,180≈ $5,639≈ £4,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Hampel Fine Art Auctions ↗
  4. Study for An Egyptian Minstrel by John William Godward, oil on board, sold Oct 2016
    Study for An Egyptian Minstrel
    Oil · Board
    11 1/2 x 6 1/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 004
    CA$9,500≈ $7,108≈ £5,799≈ €6,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$10,000–15,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  5. An Arcadian beauty by John William Godward, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2014
    An Arcadian beauty
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 5150
    $81,250≈ £50,229≈ €63,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about John William Godward paintings

How much is a John William Godward painting worth?

John William Godward paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $5,639 and $109,242, with a median of $75,894; half of the 5 priced sales were between $7,108 and $81,250. 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 William Godward painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $109,242 for “LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in July 2026.

How much do John William Godward paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $75,894 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2014–2026) the median is $75,894.

How often do John William Godward paintings sell at auction?

100% of the 5 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John William Godward paintings sold?

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

How can I sell a John William Godward painting?

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