Richard Cosway Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1742–1821

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Of the 6 lots by Richard Cosway (drawings) recorded at auction between 2015 and 2026, 5 found a buyer (83%). Half of the priced sales fell between $467Sign up free to see and $830Sign up free to see, with a median of $635Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Portrait of Margaret Long and her son Signed with a monogram and, sold at Woolley & Wallis in December 2015 for $5.7kSign up free to see. Most results come from Woolley & Wallis (3), Sworders (2) and Chiswick Auctions (1).

£3,800≈ $5,748≈ €5,252Sign uprecord pricePortrait of Margaret Long and her son Signed with a monogram andWoolley & Wallis6auction results2015–2026years recorded83%sold$635Sign up free to seemedian price

Richard Cosway drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
6 2015–2026
Price range
$241–$5.7kSign up free to see
Median price
$635Sign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$241Sign up free to see May 2026, Sworders
Record sale
$5.7kSign up free to see 2015, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: A mother and child · Portrait miniature of Lady Mary Osbourne · Untitled

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Richard Cosway drawings: key figures

Auction results
6
Sold rate
83%
Active at auction
2015–2026
Median price
$635Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (3), Sworders (2), Chiswick Auctions (1)

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  1. A mother and child by Richard Cosway, black and red chalk, sold May 2026
    A mother and child
    Drawing
    22.5 x 14cm; unframed
    Sworders · · Lot 95
    £180≈ $241≈ €208HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  2. Portrait miniature of Lady Mary Osbourne by Richard Cosway, pencil, sold Mar 2022
    Portrait miniature of Lady Mary Osbourne
    Drawing
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 121
  3. R.a. (tiverton 1742 - 1821 london) by Richard Cosway, pencil and grey, offered Dec 2021
    R.a. (tiverton 1742 - 1821 london)
    Drawing
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled by Richard Cosway, Richard Cosway RA (1742-1821) Mother and child pencil 20 x 16.5cm Provenance: Bonhams, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 555
    £600≈ $830≈ €702HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  5. Portrait of Margaret Long and her son Signed with a monogram and by Richard Cosway, pencil, sold Dec 2015
    Portrait of Margaret Long and her son Signed with a monogram and
    Drawing
    24 x 18.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 244
    £3,800≈ $5,748≈ €5,252HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  6. The Duke of Devonshire and Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Elizabeth Foster Pencil and wash 20.5 x 26cm; 8 x 10¼in Provenance: The estate of Peter J by Richard Cosway, Pencil and wash, sold Dec 2015

Questions about Richard Cosway drawings

How much is a Richard Cosway drawing worth?

Richard Cosway drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $241 and $5,748, with a median of $635; half of the 5 priced sales were between $467 and $830. 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 Richard Cosway drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $5,748 for “Portrait of Margaret Long and her son Signed with a monogram and”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in December 2015.

How much do Richard Cosway drawings sell for?

Over the whole record (2015–2026) the median is $635.

How often do Richard Cosway drawings sell at auction?

83% of the 6 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Richard Cosway drawings sold?

Most of the 6 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (3), Sworders (2), Chiswick Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Richard Cosway drawing?

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