What is a John William Godward painting worth?
1861–1922 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 6 priced auction sales, works by John William Godward have sold for a median of $40,766Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,175Sign up free to see and $79,911Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $78,572Sign up free to see across 4 sales. In the last five years the median was $40,766Sign up free to see across 4 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John William Godward prices by medium
- Auction results
- 8
- Sold rate
- 75%
- Active at auction
- 2014–2026
- Median price
- $40.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $109kSign up free to see LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN, Lyon & Turnbull, Jul 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $58.3k–$88.2kSign up free to see | $78.6kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $54–$1kSign up free to see | $537Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (2), Bonhams (1), Dreweatts (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent John William Godward sales
- LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN, oil on canvas — $109,242Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jul 2, 2026
- Campaspe, print — $54Sign up free to see, John Nicholson's, Aug 20, 2025
- A birthday present — $75,894Sign up free to see, Dreweatts, Jun 14, 2023
- Etoile Perdue“, oil on canvas — $5,639Sign up free to see, Hampel Fine Art Auctions, Mar 30, 2023
- Dolce Far Niente — $1,020Sign up free to see, Woolley & Wallis, Jun 8, 2016
- An Arcadian beauty, oil on canvas — $81,250Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 28, 2014
Questions about John William Godward prices
What is a John William Godward painting worth?
Based on 6 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John William Godward have sold for a median of $40,766, and half of them sold between $2,175 and $79,911. For paintings alone the median is $78,572 (4 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John William Godward sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $109,242 for “LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN” at Lyon & Turnbull in July 2026.
Which John William Godward medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $78,572 (4 sales).
How often do John William Godward works sell at auction?
75% of the 8 lots recorded between 2014 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John William Godward painting?
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Of the 8 lots by John William Godward recorded at auction between 2014 and 2026, 6 found a buyer (75%).
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