Keith Vaughan

Keith Vaughan

British · 1912–1977

John Keith Vaughan was a British painter, graphic artist, illustrator, photographer, teacher and journal writer. Although mainly working with oil paint, he is also considered… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Keith Vaughan, STUDY FOR LAOCOÖN GROUP VIII, 1964, oil on cardboardSTUDY FOR LAOCOÖN GROUP VIII, 1964Lyon & Turnbull · £48,080≈ $64,951≈ €55,504Sign up to see
  2. Keith Vaughan, Yellow Figure Seated, 1950, gouache, wax crayon and wax resist on paper laid to boardYellow Figure SeatedRago Auctions · $22,680≈ £17,717≈ €20,733Sign up to see
  3. Keith Vaughan, Antonio and Sebastian, 1938, oil and ink on paper laid to cardAntonio and SebastianBonhams · £14,000≈ $19,776≈ €16,312Sign up to see

Keith Vaughan’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 68 auction results for Keith Vaughan between 2006 and 2026, of which 52 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $373Sign up free to see to $65kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $65kSign up free to see for STUDY FOR LAOCOÖN GROUP VIII, 1964 at Lyon & Turnbull in May 2026. The most common medium is drawings (41 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (33), Chorley's (14) and Bonhams (8).

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  1. Keith Vaughan, La Haut, Les Pieds Dans La Cascade, black ink on paper
    La Haut, Les Pieds Dans La Cascade
    Drawing · Paper
    28cm x 20cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 196
    £500≈ $674≈ €578HammerSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Chorley's ↗
  2. Keith Vaughan, Persiphae, pencil
    Persiphae
    Drawing
    27cm x 18cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 198
    £650≈ $876≈ €752HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Chorley's ↗
  3. Keith Vaughan, Woodland Shrubs, pencil
    Woodland Shrubs
    Drawing
    9.5cm x 14cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 206
    £700≈ $943≈ €810HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Chorley's ↗
  4. Keith Vaughan, STANDING NUDE, 1960, pencil on paper
    STANDING NUDE, 1960
    Drawing · Paper
    26.5cm x 17cm (10 ½in x 6 ¾in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 54
    £1,524≈ $2,059≈ €1,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Keith Vaughan, FIGURES IN CONVERSATION, 1959, watercolour and gouache on paper
    FIGURES IN CONVERSATION, 1959
    Watercolor · Paper
    42cm x 40.5cm (16 ½in x 15 ¾in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 57
    £6,350≈ $8,578≈ €7,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Keith Vaughan, STUDY FOR LAOCOÖN GROUP VIII, 1964, oil on cardboard
    STUDY FOR LAOCOÖN GROUP VIII, 1964
    Oil · Board
    44cm x 35.5cm (17 ¼in x 14in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 58
    £48,080≈ $64,951≈ €55,504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Interior with Figures, 1945
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 1/4 x 7 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 108
    $1,159≈ £871≈ €1,009Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  8. Keith Vaughan, Fisherfolk, pencil on paper
    Fisherfolk
    Drawing · Paper
    27 x 34cm (10.6 x 13.4in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 150
    €1,400≈ $1,650≈ £1,223HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  9. Keith Vaughan, SITTING AND READING, c.1940s, ink and wash on paper
    SITTING AND READING, c.1940s
    Drawing · Paper
    13.2cm x 21cm (5 1/8in x 8 ¼in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 143
    £1,071≈ $1,406≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Keith Vaughan, SKETCHES OF MEN BATHING, pencil and paper
    SKETCHES OF MEN BATHING
    Drawing · Paper
    each 7.5cm x 11.5cm (3in x 4 1/2in), mounted together (2)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 144
    £1,260≈ $1,654≈ €1,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Keith Vaughan: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Keith Vaughan at auction?

$64,951Sign up free to see, for STUDY FOR LAOCOÖN GROUP VIII, 1964 at Lyon & Turnbull (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Keith Vaughan?

The median sale price is $2.3kSign up free to see across 52 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Keith Vaughan have sold at auction?

52 of 68 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Keith Vaughan?

Lyon & Turnbull, Chorley's and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Chorley's · Bonhams

About Keith Vaughan

John Keith Vaughan was a British painter, graphic artist, illustrator, photographer, teacher and journal writer. Although mainly working with oil paint, he is also considered one of Britain's finest exponents of gouache painting. His main subjects were: male nudes, landscapes and still lifes. Among his key works are a 22-meter-long mural at the Festival of Britain and his nine Assembly of Figures paintings (1951—1976). His work is held in public collections in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and various other countries.

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