Maxwell Armfield Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1881–1972

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Maxwell Armfield oil paintings have appeared at auction 15 times in ArtSell’s records between 2015 and 2026; 14 sold, a sell-through rate of 93%. The median price realised is $3.7kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.5kSign up free to see–$7.2kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Red Tape and Sealing Wax, sold at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in December 2025 for $20.3kSign up free to see. Most results come from Dreweatts (8), Woolley & Wallis (2) and Sworders (1).

$20,320≈ £15,186≈ €17,322Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRed Tape and Sealing WaxLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)15auction results2015–2026years recorded93%sold$3.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Maxwell Armfield oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
15 2015–2026
Price range
$231–$20.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$3.7kSign up free to see 14 sold
Most recent sale
$8kSign up free to see May 2026, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Record sale
$20.3kSign up free to see 2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

Recent sales: Morning glory, Opus 536 · Red Tape and Sealing Wax · White and Black

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Maxwell Armfield oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
15
Sold rate
93%
Active at auction
2015–2026
Median price
$3.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$20.3kSign up free to see Red Tape and Sealing Wax, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Dec 2025

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (8), Woolley & Wallis (2), Sworders (1)

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  1. Morning glory, Opus 536 by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on board -, sold May 2026
    Morning glory, Opus 536
    Oil · Board
    17.5 x 12.5cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 442
    £6,000≈ $8,041≈ €6,932HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  2. Red Tape and Sealing Wax by Maxwell Armfield, 1942, oil on wood panel, sold Dec 2025
    Red Tape and Sealing Wax, 1942
    Oil · Panel
    30 h x 25 w in (76 x 63 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 125
    $20,320≈ £15,186≈ €17,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. White and Black by Maxwell Armfield, oil on board, sold Jun 2024
    White and Black
    Oil · Board
    14 x 9.5cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 783
    £3,000≈ $3,816≈ €3,548HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Still life with three quincesSigned with monogram by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on canvas laid on board, sold Jun 2023
    Still life with three quincesSigned with monogram
    Oil · Canvas
    12 x 28.1cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 64
    £2,800≈ $3,490≈ €3,257HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  5. Coastal landscape with fishing boatsOil by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on canvas laid on board, a fragment, sold Jun 2023
    Coastal landscape with fishing boatsOil
    Oil · Canvas
    20.6 x 33.3cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 61
    £1,200≈ $1,496≈ €1,396HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  6. Seven tulips by Maxwell Armfield, oil, sold Mar 2023
    Seven tulips
    Oil
    31.5 x 26.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 85
    £9,800≈ $11,850≈ €11,233HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Winter wood by Maxwell Armfield, oil, sold Mar 2023
    Winter wood
    Oil
    24 x 19cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 84
    £7,500≈ $9,069≈ €8,597HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  8. Untitled by Maxwell Armfield, c.1910 oil on panel 23.1 x 32cm Provenance: With the Fine Art Society, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Oil · Panel
    Sworders · · Lot 45
    £700≈ $954≈ €822HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  9. The Shells Remain (no.3) Tempera on canvas-board Signed with monogram lower right; titled and inscribed to label verso 32 x 25.7cm (12½ x 10 in.) by Maxwell Armfield, Tempera on canvas-board, sold Oct 2019
    £1,500≈ $1,911≈ €1,733HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  10. Spring Blossom Oil on panel 46 x 33cm (18 x 12 in.) λ Indicates that this lot may be subject to Droit de Suite royalty charges by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on panel, sold Apr 2019
    £1,200≈ $1,580≈ €1,405HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  11. Landscape with clouds by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on board, sold Dec 2018
    Landscape with clouds
    Oil · Board
    30.5 x 25.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 188
    £900≈ $1,150≈ €1,013HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  12. Funghi No by Maxwell Armfield, oil, sold Dec 2018
    Funghi No
    Oil
    13.5 x 15.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 187
    £3,600≈ $4,599≈ €4,050HammerSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  13. Spring Blossom Oil on panel 46 x 33cm (18 x 12 in.) λ Indicates that this lot may be subject to Droit de Suite royalty charges by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on panel, offered Dec 2018
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  14. All Washed & Ready Oil on panel Artist's label affixed verso 30 x 33.5cm (11¾ x 13 in.) Maxwell Ashby Armfield (1881 by Maxwell Armfield, Oil on panel Artist's label affixed verso, sold Dec 2018
    £3,500≈ $4,471≈ €3,938HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  15. Eagle perched above a valley, possibly oil on tempera, 35cm x 35cm by Maxwell Armfield, oil, sold Aug 2015
    Eagle perched above a valley, possibly oil on tempera, 35cm x 35cm
    Oil
    35cm x 35cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 1297
    £150≈ $231≈ €205HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–70View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗

Questions about Maxwell Armfield oil paintings

How much is a Maxwell Armfield oil worth?

Maxwell Armfield oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $231 and $20,320, with a median of $3,653; half of the 14 priced sales were between $1,517 and $7,181. 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 Maxwell Armfield oil sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $20,320 for “Red Tape and Sealing Wax”, sold at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in December 2025.

How much do Maxwell Armfield oil paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $8,041 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2015–2026) the median is $3,653.

How often do Maxwell Armfield oil paintings sell at auction?

93% of the 15 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Maxwell Armfield oil paintings sold?

Most of the 15 recorded results come from Dreweatts (8), Woolley & Wallis (2), Sworders (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Maxwell Armfield oil?

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