Sydney Harpley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sydney Harpley Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992)
Est: £250 - £400
Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992) Study of a nude, signed, ink and wash, 43cm x 43cm
Martel Maides
Oct. 22, 2024
▲ Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992),
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
▲ Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992), 'Girl on a Swing, 1981', bronze, signed and probably numbered '6/9', 24.25cm wide 17.75cm deep 53.25cm high Provenance: Chris Beetles Ltd. Exhibited: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, 1981, No. 1162.
Sworders
Jan. 11, 2024
Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman by Sydney Harpley (1927-1992)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
A cast bronze sculpture of a nude woman reclining on a chaise lounge by British artist Sydney Harpley (1927-1992). Piece is signed underneath the seat, marked 6/8. Comes with base. Sculpture measures 16 1/2" x 5" x 8". Base measures 18" x 7"
Embassy Auctions International
Mar. 22, 2023
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) On the Beach 57.5cm (22 5/8in) high excluding base; 62cm (24 7/16in) high including base
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) On the Beach signed and numbered 'Harpley/5/9' (to left arm) bronze with a dark brown patina 57.5cm (22 5/8in) high excluding base; 62cm (24 7/16in) high including base
Bonhams
Jan. 31, 2023
SYDNEY HARPLEY (UK 1927-1992) "JENNIFER" NUDE
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Sydney Harpley (UNITED KINGDOM, 1927 - 1992) limited edition black patina bronze sculpture titled "Jennifer" depicting a kneeling nude female. Limited Edition number 1/8. Mounted on a black stone plinth. Measures approx.21" height x 10" width x 8" depth. Provenance: Acquired from a Boca West private collection. Poole Fine Art.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Jan. 31, 2023
SYDNEY HARPLEY (UK 1927-1992) "GIRL ON A SWING"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Sydney Harpley (UNITED KINGDOM, 1927 - 1992) limited edition black patina bronze sculpture titled "Girl on a Swing". Limited Edition number 6/8. Mounted on a black stone plinth. Measures approx. 21 3/4" height x 21 1/2"width x 8" depth. Provenance: Acquired from a Boca West private collection. Poole Fine Art.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Dec. 13, 2022
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992), bronze, 'Girl on a Swing', overall height 85cm excluding white marble pedestal
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
§ Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992), bronze, 'Girl on a Swing', signed and numbered 7/9, on black marble plinth with title plaque,
Gorringes
Dec. 13, 2022
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992), bronze, 'Girl with a beach ball', Total height including plinth 104cm high
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
§ Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992), bronze, 'Girl with a beach ball', Signed beneath the beach ball ‘Harpley 2/9', figure 78cm high, on a black slate and cream painted pylon shaped plinth,
Gorringes
Nov. 17, 2022
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) The Sunbather
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) The Sunbather incised signature and number 'Harpley/1/9' (on the underside) bronze, on a marble plinth 8 x 21 1/2 x 5 1/2 in (20.3 x 54.6 x 14.0 cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2022
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl on Her Side Reading
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl on Her Side Reading incised signature and number 'Harpley/1/9' (on the underside of the book) bronze, on a marble plinth 6 x 25 x 9 in (15.2 x 63.5 x 22.9 cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 27, 2022
§ Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992), Walking in the Wind, 1982,
Est: £400 - £600
§ Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992), Walking in the Wind, 1982, a bronze figure of a woman walking on her tiptoes, mounted on a Welsh slate base, signed to the bronze and numbered 1/12 20cm high
Cheffins
Oct. 12, 2021
λ Sydney Harpley (British 1927-1992), Girl in a Hammock
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
λ Sydney Harpley (British 1927-1992)Girl in a HammockBronze with a green patina Signed and numbered 1/9 Inc. base: 102 x 157cm (40 x 61¾ in.)Royal Academician Sydney Harpley became renowned for his depiction of the single female figure whether this be dancing, resting, reading or perched on a swing or in this case a hammock. Harpley was born in Fulham in 1927. He left school at the age of 14 to follow in his father's footsteps and entered an apprenticeship as an electrician. He spent time working on an American air base and was fascinated with the structure of the planes and the concept of movement and flight. This fascination would play a role later on during his sculpting career as he played with the concept of movement depicting figures on swings, hammocks and acrobatic leap. Another great influence was Egyptian art and sculpture which he encountered during his posting in Cairo whilst he served National Service with the Royal Engineers between 1945 and 1948. In 1951, Harpley had enrolled to study sculpture at Hammersmith School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art under the tutelage of John Skeaping. Harpley first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1954 and continued to exhibit regularly throughout his lifetime before becoming a full Royal Academician in 1981.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 05, 2021
*Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
*Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992) *Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992) Girl in a deckchair bronze with brown patina, numbered and signed '6/9 Harpley' on the back of the deckchair 47cm wide 16cm deep 27.5cm high *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Jul. 12, 2021
Sydney Harpley; British 1927-1992; Mother and Child; Woman in an Evening Dress, two
Est: R4,000 - R6,000
incised with the signature and numbered 2/12 beneath the base bronze Mother and Child: height: 14cm excluding base, 16cm including base; Woman in an Evening Dress: height: 14cm excluding base, 16cm including base
Strauss & Co
Jul. 08, 2021
Â§ SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992)
Est: £600 - £800
Â§ SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) Mother and child bronze 50 cm (19 3/4 in) high PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Chiswick Auctions
Jul. 08, 2021
Â§ SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992)
Est: £400 - £600
Â§ SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) Abstract figure bronze 14 cm (5 1/2 in) high PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Chiswick Auctions
Jul. 08, 2021
Â§ SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992)
Est: £600 - £800
Â§ SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) Nude Study signed HS (on the foot), signed again and numbered Harpley/1/8 (underneath) bronze 24 cm (9 1/2 in) high PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 16, 2020
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Standing Woman 26.5cm (10 7/16in) high (including base)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Standing Woman signed and numbered 'Sydney/Harpley/1/1' (on underside of base) white metal with a copper-coloured patina, on a stone base 26.5cm (10 7/16in) high (including base) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 16, 2020
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Beach Ball II 19.5cm (7 11/16in) high (excluding base)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Beach Ball II signed and numbered 'Harpley/3/12' (on left leg) bronze with a black patina 19.5cm (7 11/16in) high (excluding base) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 30, 2020
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992) - Reclining Female Nude wearing a hat
Est: £500 - £800
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992) - Reclining Female Nude wearing a hat, a bronze, incised with signature and numbered 7/9. Height (including base) 24.5cm x 54 cm length
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 29, 2020
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (1927-1992) - Girl in a Deck Chair
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (1927-1992) Girl in a Deck Chair bronze with a dark brown patina 54 in. (137.2 cm.) long
Christie's
May. 12, 2020
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl on a Swing 86cm (33 7/8in) high
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl on a Swing signed and numbered '9/9/Harpley' (on left edge of skirt) bronze with a brown patina 86cm (33 7/8in) high For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 12, 2020
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) After a Swim 13cm (5 1/8in) high (excluding base)
Est: £700 - £1,000
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) After a Swim signed and numbered 'Harpley/12/12' (to left leg) bronze with a black patina 13cm (5 1/8in) high (excluding base) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 12, 2020
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl Reading in a Deckchair 16.5cm (6 1/2in) long
Est: £1,200 - £1,600
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl Reading in a Deckchair signed and numbered 'Harpley 3/12' (to back of chair) bronze with a black patina 16.5cm (6 1/2in) long For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jan. 28, 2020
*Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992),
Est: £400 - £600
*Sydney Harpley RA (1927-1992), reclining female nude of a mother breastfeeding her baby, bronze, signed 'Harpley', 38cm wide 18cm deep 21cm high *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Apr. 03, 2019
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Standing female nudeink and wash on card,
Est: £200 - £300
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Standing female nude ink and wash on card, signed 'Harpley' lower left 21 3/4 x 13 3/4in. (55.25 x 35cm.) * Provenance: With Studio Eighteen, Jersey *Condition: Several red-brown spot marks to surface of card to right hand upper and lower corners and two others to upper part of figure. Small patch of light toning to paper to upper left corner, light mount burn to upper right and card lightly time stained overall. Damp damage to mount at lower right. Signature appears slightly faded.
Martel Maides
May. 23, 2017
After Sydney Harpley (1927/1992), four plaster busts.
Est: £80 - £120
After Sydney Harpley (1927/1992), four plaster busts.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 23, 2017
SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) - Learning to Swim
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
SYDNEY HARPLEY, R.A. (1927-1992) Learning to Swim signed and numbered ‘Harpley AC’ (on the inside of the left leg) bronze with a black patina 86 in. (218.5 cm.) long Conceived in 1983 and cast in an edition of 6 plus the artist’s cast.
Christie's
Mar. 21, 2017
§ Sydney Harpley (1927-1992). A bronze figure, 'Dancer', 8in. (with original purchase receipt)
Est: £500 - £800
§ Sydney Harpley (1927-1992). A bronze figure, ''Dancer'', signed in the bronze, on marble base, 8in. (with original purchase receipt)
Gorringes
Mar. 21, 2017
§ Sydney Harpley (1927-1992). A bronze model, 'Girl on a Swing', 6.5in. (with original purchase receipt)
Est: £500 - £800
§ Sydney Harpley (1927-1992). A bronze model, ''Girl on a Swing'', signed in the bronze, on black marble base, 6.5in. (with original purchase receipt)
Gorringes
Nov. 23, 2016
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (British, 1927-1992)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (British, 1927-1992) Girl on a chair or 'Babette' ciment fondu and beech 44 in. (111.4 cm.) high; 50 ¼ in. (127.5) long
Christie's
Nov. 15, 2014
Sydney Harpley (1927 - 1992)
Est: £250 - £350
Sydney Harpley (1927 - 1992) Bronzed and patinated resin Sculpture Nude girl seated on a blanket Approximately 33" high, the whole life size Was collected from garden where it had been for many years! Prov. Chris Beetles Gallery, Royal Academy, and letter from sculptors wife
Claydon Auctioneers
Sep. 29, 2014
Sydney Harpley Horse Head
Est: R35,000 - R50,000
Sydney Harpley Horse Head signed underneath the base cement fondue 32 by 60 by 18cm
Strauss & Co
Jul. 26, 2014
Sydney Harpley R.A (1927-1992): A Bronze Figure of
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Sydney Harpley R.A (1927-1992): A Bronze Figure of a Girl on a Swing, signed Harpley and numbered 3/9, on a polished black marble rectangular base, 53.5cm high (including base) *this lot is subject to Artists' Resale Rights
Tennants
Sep. 05, 2013
Sydney Harpley A.R.A (1927-1992) 'The Terrace, St Victor des Oules', 16 x 17in.
Est: £200 - £300
Sydney Harpley A.R.A (1927-1992) oil on board, 'The Terrace, St Victor des Oules', Leonie Jonleigh Studio label verso, 16 x 17in.
Gorringes
Sep. 04, 2013
Sydney Harpley A.R.A (1927-1992). An abstract bronze, Reclining sleeping girl, overall 26in.
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Sydney Harpley A.R.A (1927-1992). An abstract bronze, Reclining sleeping girl, No. 5 of 8, signed, overall 26in.
Gorringes
Jun. 04, 2013
Sydney Harpley R.A. (British, 1927-1992)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Girl on a swing signed 'Harpley' and numbered 1/1 on underside bronze, on a polished slate base 44cm (h) x 68cm (l) x 26cm (w).
Bonhams
Mar. 21, 2013
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992)
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992) Swan Lake signed and numbered 'Harpley 2/6' (on top of the tutu) bronze with dark brown patina 55 1/8 in. (140 cm.) high
Christie's
Mar. 16, 2013
Sydney Harpley RA, FRBS (1927-1992) Standing
Est: £350 - £450
Sydney Harpley RA, FRBS (1927-1992) Standing female nude Signed, ink and brush on tinted paper, 72cm by 46cm
Tennants
Sep. 09, 2012
Sydney HARPLEY Le Lac de Cygne bronze
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sydney HARPLEY Le Lac de Cygne bronze
Mossgreen Auctions
Jul. 14, 2012
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992): A Bronze Figure of a
Est: £400 - £600
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992): A Bronze Figure of a Girl on a Swing, signed and numbered 1/12, on a rectangular black slate base, 20.5cm See illustration
Tennants
Nov. 04, 2011
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (1927 - 1992), a small bronze
Est: £300 - £500
Sydney Harpley, R.A. (1927 - 1992), a small bronze of a seated nude lady on a cream marble plinth base, un-signed, bronze 8.5cm high. Illustrated.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Aug. 05, 2011
Sydney Harpley (1927 - 1992) R.A. seated nude
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Sydney Harpley (1927 - 1992) R.A. seated nude reading a book, signed and numbered Harpley 5/9, on slate base, bronze measurers 35cm. Illustrated.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Aug. 02, 2011
Sydney Charles Harpley RA FRBS (1927-1992) NUDE
Est: £200 - £300
Sydney Charles Harpley RA FRBS (1927-1992) NUDE LEANING TO THE RIGHT Signed l.r., pen and ink and watercolour 68.5 x 51cm
Sworders
Jul. 23, 2011
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992): A Bronze Study of a
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992): A Bronze Study of a Ballet Dancer, standing on tiptoes with hands about to be clasped in front of her, her hair tied in a pony tail, signed and numbered 4/9, 60cm high, upon a travertine marble canted square flat plinth
Tennants
Jun. 28, 2011
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992)
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992) Swan Lake inscribed with the signature and numbered 'Harpley 2/6' (on top of the tutu) bronze with dark brown patina Height: 55 1/8 in. (140 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 22, 2010
Sydney Harpley R.A, born 1927 Lady on gate Bronze,
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
Sydney Harpley R.A, born 1927 Lady on gate Bronze, variegated green patination 170cm.; 67ins high by 210cm.; 82½ins wide Sydney Harpley was born in Fulham and studied at the Hammersmith School of Art (1950-3), and the Royal College of Art (1953-6) under John Skeaping. Elected ARCA (1956), FRBS (1963), ARA (1974) and RA (1981). A regular exhibitor at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy from 1954. Solo shows abroad and at the Chris Beetles Gallery, London 1987 and 1990. He died in 1992.
Summers Place Auctions
Oct. 13, 2010
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Sydney Harpley (1927-1992) Seated nude reading bronze with a brown patina 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high, excluding slate base
Christie's