Norman Thelwell Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1923–2004

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Norman Thelwell drawings have appeared at auction 11 times in ArtSell’s records between 2016 and 2023; 10 sold, a sell-through rate of 91%. Half of the priced sales fell between $432Sign up free to see and $992Sign up free to see, with a median of $514Sign up free to see. Well- It Was Almost a Clear Round holds the top price on file: $1.8kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (December 2021). The houses with the most results are Dreweatts (6), Gorringe's (3) and Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (1).

£1,400≈ $1,847≈ €1,633Sign uprecord priceWell- It Was Almost a Clear RoundDreweatts11auction results2016–2023years recorded91%sold$514Sign up free to seemedian price

Norman Thelwell drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
11 2016–2023
Price range
$396–$1.8kSign up free to see
Median price
$514Sign up free to see 10 sold
Most recent sale
$484Sign up free to see Jun 2023, Gorringe's
Record sale
$1.8kSign up free to see 2021, Dreweatts

Recent sales: Isn't that your mother visiting us again?' pen · Safe Landing · Jockey fallen behind

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Norman Thelwell drawings: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
91%
Active at auction
2016–2023
Median price
$514Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.8kSign up free to see Well- It Was Almost a Clear Round, Dreweatts, Dec 2021

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (6), Gorringe's (3), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (1)

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  1. Isn't that your mother visiting us again?' pen by Norman Thelwell, ink and monochrome, sold Jun 2023
    Isn't that your mother visiting us again?' pen
    Drawing
    18.5 x 24.5cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 365
    £380≈ $484≈ €442HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗
  2. Safe Landing by Norman Thelwell, ink, sold Jun 2023
    Safe Landing
    Drawing
    7.5 x 11cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 2652
    £750≈ $953≈ €873HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  3. Jockey fallen behind by Norman Thelwell, ink, sold Jun 2022
    Jockey fallen behind
    Drawing
    19 x 25cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1675
    £340≈ $414≈ €396HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Never Shout Gee Up by Norman Thelwell, Pen and ink, sold Dec 2021
    Never Shout Gee Up
    Drawing
    21.5 x 36cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 18
    £300≈ $396≈ €350HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. Middle test- late June, evening rise- that is a KILLER! by Norman Thelwell, Pen and ink, sold Dec 2021
    Middle test- late June, evening rise- that is a KILLER!
    Drawing
    14.5 x 13.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 24
    £300≈ $396≈ €350HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. Well- It Was Almost a Clear Round by Norman Thelwell, Pen and ink, sold Dec 2021
    Well- It Was Almost a Clear Round
    Drawing
    18.5 x 29cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 22
    £1,400≈ $1,847≈ €1,633HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Do you think perhaps that Kipper is a trifle short in the legs? by Norman Thelwell, Pen and ink, sold Dec 2021
    Do you think perhaps that Kipper is a trifle short in the legs?
    Drawing
    7.5 x 27cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 21
    £400≈ $528≈ €467HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Dreweatts ↗
  8. Left in the Lurch by Norman Thelwell, Pen and ink, sold Dec 2021
    Left in the Lurch
    Drawing
    26 x 23cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 20
    £1,300≈ $1,715≈ €1,516HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  9. Half an Hour on his Back... by Norman Thelwell, Pen and ink, sold Dec 2021
    Half an Hour on his Back...
    Drawing
    7.5 x 27cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 19
    £380≈ $501≈ €443HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Dreweatts ↗
  10. Grand Metropolitan Trials, showing a Girl on a Pony jumping Business Hurdles by Norman Thelwell, pen and ink illustration, sold Nov 2017
    Grand Metropolitan Trials, showing a Girl on a Pony jumping Business Hurdles
    Drawing
    24.5cm x 35.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 34
    £750≈ $1,005≈ €849HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  11. The Soldier' pen and ink sketch for Lilliput Magazine: by Norman Thelwell, ink, offered May 2016
    The Soldier' pen and ink sketch for Lilliput Magazine:
    Drawing
    25cm x 11cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 585
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–400View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗

Questions about Norman Thelwell drawings

How much is a Norman Thelwell drawing worth?

Norman Thelwell drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $396 and $1,847, with a median of $514; half of the 10 priced sales were between $432 and $992. 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 Norman Thelwell drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,847 for “Well- It Was Almost a Clear Round”, sold at Dreweatts in December 2021.

How much do Norman Thelwell drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $501 across 9 sales. Over the whole record (2016–2023) the median is $514.

How often do Norman Thelwell drawings sell at auction?

91% of the 11 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Norman Thelwell drawings sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Dreweatts (6), Gorringe's (3), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Norman Thelwell drawing?

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