What is a John Worsley work on paper worth?
1919–2000 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 13 works by John Worsley with a published auction price sold between $124Sign up free to see and $300Sign up free to see, and the median is $185Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $185Sign up free to see across 9 sales. In the last five years the median was $185Sign up free to see across 13 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 Worsley prices by medium
- Auction results
- 15
- Sold rate
- 87%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2025
- Median price
- $185Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $404Sign up free to see A collection of 17 original book illustrations, Gorringe's, Jan 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $124–$288Sign up free to see | $185Sign up free to see |
| Prints | 3 | $177–$381Sign up free to see | $300Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Gorringe's (10), John Nicholson's (4), 1818 Auctioneers (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 Worsley sales
- The four friends crept along the secret tunnel — $177Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Jul 7, 2025
- Badger calls on Ratty and Toad — $381Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Jul 7, 2025
- Mole was amazed to see the otter disappear in a swirl of bubbles — $300Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Jul 7, 2025
- Original, gouache and mixed — $126Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Feb 17, 2025
- Original, gouache and mixed — $50Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Feb 17, 2025
- Original, gouache and mixed — $185Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Feb 3, 2025
- Original, gouache and mixed — $124Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Feb 3, 2025
- Wind in the Willows, charcoal and watercolour — $340Sign up free to see, John Nicholson's, Oct 15, 2024
Questions about John Worsley prices
What is a John Worsley work on paper worth?
Based on 13 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Worsley have sold for a median of $185, and half of them sold between $124 and $300. For works on paper alone the median is $185 (9 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 Worsley sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $404 for “A collection of 17 original book illustrations” at Gorringe's in January 2022.
Which John Worsley medium sells for the most?
By median price, prints lead with $300 (3 sales).
How often do John Worsley works sell at auction?
87% of the 15 lots recorded between 2021 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a John Worsley work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 15 lots by John Worsley recorded at auction between 2021 and 2025, 13 found a buyer (87%).
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