John (1778) Varley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1778) Varley Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 26, 2024
Circle of John Varley OWS, View of a lake with mountains beyond, with seated figures in the foreground
Est: £250 - £300
Circle of John Varley OWS, British 1778-1842 - View of a lake with mountains beyond, with seated figures in the foreground; watercolour on paper, 30 x 118 cm Provenance: The Collection of Mary and Alan Hobart, Founders of Pyms Gallery
Roseberys
Nov. 20, 2024
Circle of John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View of the gate at Conwy Castle, Wales; pencil
Est: £150 - £250
Circle of John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View of the gate at Conwy Castle, Wales; pencil and watercolour on paper, inscribed 'Gateway. Conway. North W[ales?]' verso, 24.3 x 19 cm. (unframed). Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Nov. 20, 2024
Follower of John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- Ypres Tower, Rye; pencil and brown ink on pape
Est: £120 - £180
Follower of John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- Ypres Tower, Rye; pencil and brown ink on paper, heightened with white, inscribed 'Ypres Tower Rye / 28th August 1848' (lower left), 16.6 x 22.6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Nov. 20, 2024
John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View of Cheyne Walk, Chelsea; pen and ink on paper, signed
Est: £250 - £350
John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View of Cheyne Walk, Chelsea; pen and ink on paper, signed 'J. Varley' (lower right), inscribed 'Chene Row Chelsea. / Outlined the reverse way' (lower edge), 32 x 41.2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present drawing appears to be a version, executed in reverse, of a drawing by Varley depicting Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, which sold at Christie's, London, on 7 April 1998 (lot 48).
Roseberys
Nov. 13, 2024
JOHN VARLEY R.W.S. (BRITISH 1778–1842)
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN VARLEY R.W.S. (BRITISH 1778–1842) LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES AND RUINS Watercolour, and a companion, a pair (2) 9.5cm x 14cm (3.75in x 5.5in) J. Leger & Son, London, June 1952
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 01, 2024
John Varley I. Sheep at a Ford, watercolor
Est: $500 - $700
(British, 1778-1842) Watercolor on paper, signed "J. Varley" ll, sheet size: 10 1/2 x 16 1/2 in., framed size: 20 x 25 1/2 in.
Alex Cooper
Oct. 31, 2024
John I Varley (1778-1842) British, figures in a pastoral landscape, signed and dated 'Varley 1801', watercolour, 26 cm x 42 cm, framed and glazed, 53 cm x 69 cm.
Est: £200 - £300
John I Varley (1778-1842) British, figures in a pastoral landscape, signed and dated 'Varley 1801', watercolour, 26 cm x 42 cm, framed and glazed, 53 cm x 69 cm.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Oct. 30, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), WINDSOR CASTLE
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)WINDSOR CASTLEWatercolourSigned (lower right)24.5 x 42cm (9½ x 16½ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 23, 2024
Attributed to John Varley OWS (1778 - 1842), Bamburgh Castle
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to John Varley OWS (1778 - 1842) Bamburgh Castle Ink and wash on paper Provenance: The collection of Leonard G. Duke CBE. Duke's first collection was sold to Paul Mellon, after which he formed a second collection of British works on paper. Dimensions: (Paper) 2.25 in. (H) x 3.5 in. (W) (Frame) 9.25 in. (H) x 10.25 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Oct. 16, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), ETON COLLEGE FROM THE RIVER
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)ETON COLLEGE FROM THE RIVER Watercolour16 x 21.5cm (6¼ x 8¼ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 14, 2024
JOHN VARLEY O.W.S (1778 - 1842) Harlech Castle and Snowdonia Watercolour on paper laid down on card, 10.5 x 25cm
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
JOHN VARLEY O.W.S (1778 - 1842) Harlech Castle and Snowdonia Watercolour on paper laid down on card, 10.5 x 25cm
Adam's
Oct. 05, 2024
John Varley Watercolor - Tree in Landscape
Est: $400 - $600
John Varley (English, 1778-1842). Tree in Open Landscape. Watercolor on paper, n.d. Signed at lower left. A tranquil watercolor painting of a lush, leafy tree beside a pond. The verdant brush reflects in the calm water as buildings rise in the background, all beneath a gray sky. John Varley was an English watercolor painter and astrologer, and a close friend of William Blake. They collaborated in 18191820 on the book "Visionary Heads," written by Varley and illustrated by Blake. He was the elder brother of a family of artists: Cornelius Varley, William Fleetwood Varley, and Elizabeth, who married the painter William Mulready. The lovely painting is set behind glass in a custom matte and frame with a suspension wire for display. Size of painting: 4.25" W x 5.75" H (10.8 cm x 14.6 cm); of frame: 12.9" W x 14.9" H (32.8 cm x 37.8 cm) According to the Encyclopedia Britannica Eleventh Edition, "Varley's landscapes are graceful and solemn in feeling, and simple and broad in treatment, being worked with a full brush and pure fresh transparent tints, usually without any admixture of body-colour. Though his works are rather mannered and conventional, they are well considered and excellent in composition. Some of his earlier water-colours, including his 'Views of the Thames,' were painted upon the spot, and possess greater individuality than his later productions, which are mainly compositions of mountain and lake scenery, produced without direct reference to nature." Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #188770
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 02, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842) AN EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPE signed J Varley lower left black chalk and watercolour 16.5 x 31cm; 6¼ x 12¼in framed
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 26, 2024
John Varley (1778 - 1842), the Thames at Kew, wate
Est: £200 - £300
John Varley (1778 - 1842), the Thames at Kew, watercolour, 15.5cm x 23.5cm, framed
Burstow & Hewett
Sep. 26, 2024
Attributed to John Varley (1778-1842) A Bridge on
Est: £200 - £400
Attributed to John Varley (1778-1842) A Bridge on the Dovey, Near Machynlleth; Loch scene with cattle watering, a pair, watercolour, bearing signatures and dates, each 29.5 x 59cm.(2) Framed and glazed. Both under glass, paper discoloured, faded, need a clean.
Ewbank's
Sep. 05, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)
Est: £500 - £800
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842) FIGURES ON A RIVERBANK Signed, watercolour 38cm x 48cm (15in x 18.75in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 06, 2024
Attributed to John Varley, Chepstow Castle, sepia watercolour over traces of pencil, 3.25" x 4.25" (8 x 11cm).
Est: £40 - £60
Attributed to John Varley, Chepstow Castle, sepia watercolour over traces of pencil, 3.25" x 4.25" (8 x 11cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 01, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), TOBIAS AND THE ANGEL
Est: £150 - £200
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)TOBIAS AND THE ANGEL Watercolour and pencil Signed (lower right)12.5 x 25.5cm (4¾ x 10 in.)Measurements do not include the frame unless specified.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jul. 25, 2024
Varley (John, 1778-1842). Philae, pencil and watercolour
Est: £700 - £1,000
Varley (John, 1778-1842). Philae, pencil and watercolour * Varley (John, 1778-1842). Philae, watercolour with traces of pencil on card, signed lower left, sheet size 25.5 x 55 cm (10 x 21 3/4 ins), modern gilt frame, glazed (44 x 70.5 cm) QTY: (1) NOTE: Provenance: Estate of Martin R. Davies, Bristol.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 25, 2024
Varley (John I, 1778-1842). Landscape with tree and castle in the distance, circa 1820
Est: £300 - £500
Varley (John I, 1778-1842). Landscape with tree and castle in the distance, circa 1820 * Varley (John I, 1778-1842). Landscape with tree and castle in the distance, circa 1820, watercolour and pencil on paper, signed lower right, some light overall toning, 18 x 12.5 cm (7 x 5 ins), framed and glazed, old gallery label of Leggatt Brothers, 30 St James' Street, London, to verso and manuscript label with name of Natta L. Varley dated 1945 pasted below QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 09, 2024
John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View on the Appian Way, Italy; pe
Est: £200 - £300
John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View on the Appian Way, Italy; pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper, inscribed verso, 13.3 x 20 cm. Provenance: Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 24 September 1997, lot 430. Note: Varley was a prolific watercolourist and a close friend of William Blake (1757-1827). He was an influential figure in the development of watercolour painting in Britain, as one of the founders of the 'Old Watercolour Society' in 1805, and also instructed a number of significant watercolourists in the generation to follow, including John Linnell (1792-1882), David Cox (1783-1859), Copley Fielding (1787-1855), and William Turner of Oxford (1789-1862).
Roseberys
Jul. 03, 2024
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon. pencil
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon. pencil and watercolour on paper 5 3⁄8 x 8 ½ in. (13.7 x 21.6 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 03, 2024
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). A distant view of Harlech Castle an
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). A distant view of Harlech Castle and Snowdon beyond, North Wales. pencil and watercolour with scratching out on paper 6 7⁄8 x 9 5⁄8 in. (17.4 x 24.6 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 03, 2024
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). View of Conwy Castle, North Wales.
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). View of Conwy Castle, North Wales. pencil and watercolour, with scratching out on paper 8 ¾ x 18 ¾ in. (22.3 x 47.5 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 02, 2024
Attributed to John Varley (1778-1842) - Three watercolours - Rural landscapes, two with ruined castles, the ot
Est: £30 - £50
Attributed to John Varley (1778-1842) - Three watercolours - Rural landscapes, two with ruined castles, the other with highpoint looking towards a lake and mountain, 5.25ins x 7.25ins, two 7ins x 9.5ins, all unframed, (3).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 26, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842) KILCHERN CASTLE, LOCHE AWE - 1825 Signed and dated lower left, watercolour 24.5cm x 35cm (9.75in x 13.75in) The Fine Art Society Ltd.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 20, 2024
John Varley (British 1778-1842), London from Green
Est: £100 - £150
John Varley (British 1778-1842), London from Greenwich with the Royal Observatory, watercolour, signed lower right, 14 x 22cm. Framed and glazed Under glass, slightly faded and discoloured, more pronounced to the right hand side of the image..
Ewbank's
Jun. 20, 2024
John Varley (British 1778-1842), Old Houses at Con
Est: £80 - £120
John Varley (British 1778-1842), Old Houses at Conway, watercolour, signed lower left, 23.5 x 31.5cm. Framed and glazed Provenance: Spink-Leger Under glass, very badly foxed and discoloured, needs cleaning.
Ewbank's
Jun. 20, 2024
John Varley (British 1778-1842), Boxhill, watercol
Est: £150 - £250
John Varley (British 1778-1842), Boxhill, watercolour, signed middle centre, 26 x 35cm. Framed and glazedProvenance: Leger Galleries Under glass, minor spot of foxing top right edge, slightly faded, otherwise good overall appearance.
Ewbank's
Jun. 06, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), VIEW OF A RIVER
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)VIEW OF A RIVER WatercolourSigned (verso)17.5 x 26cm (6¾ x 10 in.)Please note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jun. 06, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), TOBIAS AND THE ANGEL
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)TOBIAS AND THE ANGEL Watercolour and pencil Signed (lower right)12.5 x 25.5cm (4¾ x 10 in.)Measurements do not include the frame unless specified.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jun. 06, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), KENTISH VILLAGE
Est: £40 - £60
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)KENTISH VILLAGEPencilTitled (verso)24 x 31cm (9¼ x 12 in.)Provenance:Sale, Christie's, London, 21 December 1982, lot 82Measurements do not include the frame unless specified.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jun. 04, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), THE VALE OF CONWAY
Est: £300 - £500
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842) THE VALE OF CONWAY Watercolour15.2 x 36cm (5 x 14 in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 01, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH, 1778-1842)
Est: £180 - £220
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH, 1778-1842) JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH, 1778-1842) Study of trees brown wash on paper 4.5 x 7 cm John Varley was an English watercolour painter and astrologer, and a close friend of William Blake. They collaborated in 1819â1820 on the book Visionary Heads, written by Varley and illustrated by Blake. He was the elder brother of a family of artists: Cornelius Varley, William Fleetwood Varley, and Elizabeth, who married the painter William Mulready.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 24, 2024
JOHN VARLEY SNR, (1778 - 1842), Bridge at Boddgelert, North Wales, watercolour and pencil, 27.5 x 36 cm. (10.8 x 14.1 in.), frame: 50 x 58 x 2 cm. (19.6 x 22.8 x 0.7 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN VARLEY SNR (1778 - 1842) Bridge at Boddgelert, North Wales watercolour and pencil unsigned, Marty Gregory gallery label verso, John Spink Gallery label verso (exhibited, 2004)
Lawsons
Apr. 12, 2024
FOUR WORKS OF ART
Est: $100 - $150
Four works of art to include a John Varley (1778-1842) framed and matted watercolor of buildings with a Fry Gallery, London label, 2.25" x 3" ss; together with three other works including an English School portrait, 19th c. Largest: 12" x 11" oa
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Apr. 10, 2024
JOHN VARLEY SNR, (1778 - 1842), Bridge at Boddgelert, North Wales, watercolour and pencil, 27.5 x 36 cm. (10.8 x 14.1 in.), frame: 50 x 58 x 2 cm. (19.6 x 22.8 x 0.7 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN VARLEY SNR (1778 - 1842) Bridge at Boddgelert, North Wales watercolour and pencil unsigned, Marty Gregory gallery label verso, John Spink Gallery label verso (exhibited, 2004)
Lawsons
Apr. 04, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842), KENTISH VILLAGE
Est: £100 - £150
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842)KENTISH VILLAGEPencilTitled (verso)24 x 31cm (9¼ x 12 in.)Provenance:Sale, Christie's, London, 21 December 1982, lot 82Please note that the measurements do not include the frame.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 21, 2024
Attributed to John Varley Watercolor Landscape
Est: $100 - $200
Attributed to John Varley (British, 1778-1842). Watercolor, tree in landscape. Unsigned, with label on verso attributing the painting to Varley. 5" x 3 1/4"(with frame 12 3/8" x 10 1/2"). Pieces of inner section of mat loose, chips to frame.
Willow Auction House
Mar. 13, 2024
Varley (John, 1778-1842). Philae, pencil and watercolour
Est: £700 - £1,000
Varley (John, 1778-1842). Philae, pencil and watercolour * Varley (John, 1778-1842). Philae, watercolour with traces of pencil on card, signed lower left, sheet size 25.5 x 55 cm (10 x 21 3/4 ins), modern gilt frame, glazed (44 x 70.5 cm) QTY: (1) NOTE: Provenance: Estate of Martin R. Davies, Bristol.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 13, 2024
Attributed to Varley (John, 1778-1842), Castle ruins overlooking a river, watercolour
Est: £100 - £200
Attributed to Varley (John, 1778-1842), Castle ruins overlooking a river, watercolour * Attributed to John Varley (1778-1842). Castle ruins overlooking a river, watercolour on paper, with wooden footbridge over a weir and rural figures, some light spotting and discolouration to sky area, sheet size 14.7 x 11.1 cm (5 3/4 x 4 3/8 ins), tipped onto backing card, window mounted, gilt framed and glazed (28 x 23 cm) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 28, 2024
ATT. JOHN VARLEY O.W.S (1778-1842) WATERCOLOUR
Est: £130 - £220
ATT. JOHN VARLEY O.W.S (-1842) WATERCOLOUR signed lower left, inscribed in the lower right 'Loch Long' - glazed gilt frame. (14cm high 21cm wide)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Feb. 21, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), MARLOW
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)MARLOWWatercolour17 x 24cm (6½ x 9¼ in.)Provenance:J S Maas & Co Ltd, London
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 21, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842), PORTUGAL 'FIGUERIA DE FOZ' BUILDINGS ON THE ATLANTIC SHORE
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842) PORTUGAL 'FIGUERIA DE FOZ' BUILDINGS ON THE ATLANTIC SHOREWatercolour heightened with whiteSigned and dated '1813' (lower left)42 x 67cm (16½ x 26¼ in.)Provenance:P&D Colnaghi, LondonAbbott and Holder, London
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 16, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842), A KENTISH [] VILLAGE
Est: £200 - £300
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842)A KENTISH [] VILLAGEPencil24 x 31cm (9¼ x 12 in.)Provenance:Sale, Christie's London, 21 December 1982, lot 82Please note that the measurements do not include the frame.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 16, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), HOUSE BY THE RIVER
Est: £150 - £200
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)HOUSE BY THE RIVERWatercolourSigned (lower left)18 x 27cm (7 x 10½ in.)Please note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 01, 2024
JOHN VARLEY O.W.S. (1778-1842) Looking across the Thames from the Greenwic
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHN VARLEY O.W.S. (1778-1842) Looking across the Thames from the Greenwich Observatory to St Paul's,... graphite and watercolor on oatmeal paper 5 ½ x 7 ¼ in. (14 x 18.5 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2024
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE INSCRIBED TO MOUNT 'JOHN VARLEY'
Est: £100 - £150
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE INSCRIBED TO MOUNT 'JOHN VARLEY' AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE INSCRIBED TO MOUNT 'JOHN VARLEY' depicting figures on a road, a cottage beside and hills to the background, the mounted marked 'JOHN VARLEY 1778-1842', in gilt glazed frame, the painting 29cm x 22cm
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