Roy Petley Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1951

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Roy Petley watercolors have appeared at auction 13 times in ArtSell’s records between 2014 and 2026; 6 sold, a sell-through rate of 46%. Half of the priced sales fell between $223Sign up free to see and $441Sign up free to see, with a median of $247Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Gondolas venice, sold at Dreweatts in October 2025 for $793Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Woolley & Wallis (11), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (1) and Dreweatts (1).

£600≈ $793≈ €681Sign uprecord priceGondolas veniceDreweatts13auction results2014–2026years recorded46%sold$247Sign up free to seemedian price

Roy Petley watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2014–2026
Price range
$112–$793Sign up free to see
Median price
$247Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$269Sign up free to see Jun 2026, Woolley & Wallis
Record sale
$793Sign up free to see 2025, Dreweatts

Recent sales: Untitled · Gondolas venice · Study of a female nude wearing a bonnetSigned …

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Roy Petley watercolors: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
46%
Active at auction
2014–2026
Median price
$247Sign up free to see
Record price
$793Sign up free to see Gondolas venice, Dreweatts, Oct 2025

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (11), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (1), Dreweatts (1)

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  1. Untitled by Roy Petley, Watercolour, sold Jun 2026
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    55.8 x 34.9cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 236
  2. Gondolas venice by Roy Petley, Watercolour, sold Oct 2025
    Gondolas venice
    Watercolor
    34.5 x 54.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 340
    £600≈ $793≈ €681HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Study of a female nude holding a mirrorSigned Roy Petley by Roy Petley, watercolor, sold Jun 2023
    Study of a female nude holding a mirrorSigned Roy Petley
    Watercolor
    42.7 x 35.2cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 339
  4. Study of a female nude wearing a bonnetSigned Roy Petley by Roy Petley, watercolor, sold Jun 2023
    Study of a female nude wearing a bonnetSigned Roy Petley
    Watercolor
    39.1 x 22.8cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 338
  5. Study of a kneeling female nudeIndistinctly by Roy Petley, watercolor, offered Jun 2023
    Study of a kneeling female nudeIndistinctly
    Watercolor
    48 x 30.9cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 337
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–400View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  6. SIGNED, WATERCOLOUR, Inscribed Verso ?Damp Morning, Suffolk?, 11? x 14? by Roy Petley, WATERCOLOUR, sold Jul 2014
    SIGNED, WATERCOLOUR, Inscribed Verso ?Damp Morning, Suffolk?, 11? x 14?
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 326
    £130≈ $223≈ €164HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  7. Untitled by Roy Petley, watercolor, offered Mar 2014
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    33 x 20cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 568
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  8. A female nude three-quarter length Two both signed and one dated 84 Both red chalk 46 x 25.5cm; 18 x 10in and 50 x 23cm; 19¾ x 9in (2) ++Both good condition by Roy Petley, watercolor, offered Mar 2014
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  9. Untitled by Roy Petley, watercolor, offered Mar 2014
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    32 x 34cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 566
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  10. Untitled by Roy Petley, watercolor, offered Mar 2014
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    37 x 27cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 565
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  11. Untitled by Roy Petley, 1989, watercolor, offered Mar 2014
    Untitled, 1989
    Watercolor
    36 x 54cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 564
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  12. Untitled by Roy Petley, watercolor, offered Mar 2014
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    40 x 20cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 562
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  13. Untitled by Roy Petley, Watercolour heightened with mixed media, sold Mar 2014
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    74 x 54cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 561

Questions about Roy Petley watercolors

How much is a Roy Petley watercolor worth?

Roy Petley watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $112 and $793, with a median of $247; half of the 6 priced sales were between $223 and $441. 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 Roy Petley watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $793 for “Gondolas venice”, sold at Dreweatts in October 2025.

How much do Roy Petley watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $247 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2014–2026) the median is $247.

How often do Roy Petley watercolors sell at auction?

46% of the 13 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Roy Petley watercolors sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (11), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (1), Dreweatts (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Roy Petley watercolor?

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