Rex Whistler Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1905–1944

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Of the 9 lots by Rex Whistler (drawings) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 7 found a buyer (78%). Across 7 sales with a published price, the typical result was $776Sign up free to see to $3.7kSign up free to see (median $1.6kSign up free to see). Vanity holds the top price on file: $8.3kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (March 2025). The houses with the most results are Dreweatts (4), Gorringe's (2) and Anderson & Garland (1).

£6,500≈ $8,289≈ €7,851Sign uprecord priceVanityDreweatts9auction results2013–2026years recorded78%sold$1.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Rex Whistler drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2013–2026
Price range
$347–$8.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.6kSign up free to see 7 sold
Most recent sale
$347Sign up free to see Jul 2026, Dreweatts
Record sale
$8.3kSign up free to see 2025, Dreweatts

Recent sales: I am a plain wife · Portrait of george sassoon · The Centaur Press 1933

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Rex Whistler drawings: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
78%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$1.6kSign up free to see
Record price
$8.3kSign up free to see Vanity, Dreweatts, Mar 2025

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (4), Gorringe's (2), Anderson & Garland (1)

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  1. I am a plain wife by Rex Whistler, 1933, Pen and ink and wash, sold Jul 2026
    I am a plain wife, 1933
    Drawing
    8 x 5.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 153
    £260≈ $347≈ €304HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  2. Portrait of george sassoon by Rex Whistler, Pencil, sold Oct 2025
    Portrait of george sassoon
    Drawing
    36.5 x 27cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 293
    £2,600≈ $3,435≈ €2,952HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. The Centaur Press 1933
    Drawing
    15.5 x 14cms, 27 x 27cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 90
    £1,200≈ $1,608≈ €1,421HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–60View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  4. Vanity by Rex Whistler, Pencil, sold Mar 2025
    Vanity
    Drawing
    11 x 8.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 54
    £6,500≈ $8,289≈ €7,851HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. A floral hat by Rex Whistler, ink, sold Aug 2024
    A floral hat
    Drawing
    12 x 20cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 715
    £500≈ $648≈ €587HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Gorringe's ↗
  6. Untitled by Rex Whistler, pencil drawing, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled
    Drawing
    18cm x 13cm
    Denhams · · Lot 834
    £760≈ $905≈ €869HammerSign up free to seeView at Denhams ↗
  7. A 30th birthday testimonial for mrs sacheverell sitwell by Rex Whistler, ink, sold Nov 2021
    A 30th birthday testimonial for mrs sacheverell sitwell
    Drawing
    41 x 28.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 272
    £3,000≈ $4,037≈ €3,568HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  8. Cartoon of George Robey and Lady Desborough by Rex Whistler, pencil, offered Dec 2014
    Cartoon of George Robey and Lady Desborough
    Drawing
    22.5 x 29cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 258
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. `Tiziaus by Rex Whistler, pencil, offered Jul 2013
    `Tiziaus
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1576
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about Rex Whistler drawings

How much is a Rex Whistler drawing worth?

Rex Whistler drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $347 and $8,289, with a median of $1,608; half of the 7 priced sales were between $776 and $3,736. 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 Rex Whistler drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $8,289 for “Vanity”, sold at Dreweatts in March 2025.

How much do Rex Whistler drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,608 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $1,608.

How often do Rex Whistler drawings sell at auction?

78% of the 9 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Rex Whistler drawings sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Dreweatts (4), Gorringe's (2), Anderson & Garland (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Rex Whistler drawing?

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