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

Apr. 01, 2025
John Varley (British 1778-1842), On the Coast Near Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset and Bridge in Wales, Two Watercolor and Wash Drawings, Each unsigned, One framed: 10 x 16-3/4 in
Est: $100 - $150
John Varley (British 1778-1842), On the Coast Near Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset and Bridge in Wales, Two Watercolor and Wash Drawings, Each unsigned, First: Labeled from the The Fine Art Society Ltd., London, April, 1967.
Weschler's
Mar. 28, 2025
John Varley (English, 1778ñ1842), Cheyne Row
Est: £600 - £800
John Varley (English, 1778–1842) Cheyne Row Watercolour on paper Signed and dated lower right, 'John Varley / 1835' Provenance: The Fine Art Society, 1943 Dimensions: (Frame) 17 in. (H) x 19.5 in. (W) (Paper) 7 in. (H) x 9.75 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 26, 2025
Attributed to John Varley OWS (British, 1778-1842)
Est: £150 - £300
Attributed to John Varley OWS (British, 1778-1842) Figures in a river landscape with a hilltop castle watercolour 8.5 x 13cm
Cheffins
Mar. 19, 2025
JOHN VARLEY (1778-1842) Wooded lane with figures on a waterside, watercolour, signed, mounted on card, 4"
Est: £80 - £120
JOHN VARLEY (1778-1842) Wooded lane with figures on a waterside, watercolour, signed, mounted on card, 4" x 5.5" (10cm x 14cm), another monochrome watercolour by John Varley of a waterside cottage with figures and boats, signed and dated 1834, 7" x 9.5" (17cm x 24cm), mounted on card, and an unsigned watercolour of a mountain landscape, attributed verso to John Varley, 7" x 102 (18cm x 26cm) All unframed
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 12, 2025
Circle of John Varley, OWS, An extensive landscape with seated figures in the foreground, a lake, and mountains beyond
Est: £150 - £200
Circle of John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- An extensive landscape with seated figures in the foreground, a lake, and mountains beyond; pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of white on paper, 31.4 x 119 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mary and Alan Hobart, Founders of Pyms Gallery.
Roseberys
Mar. 12, 2025
John Varley, OWS, View of Harlech Castle, Wales
Est: £250 - £300
John Varley, OWS, British 1778-1842- View of Harlech Castle, Wales; pencil and watercolour on paper, signed 'J Varley' (lower left), 14.3 x 18.3 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. 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). Varley depicted Harlech Castle and the surrounding landscape on a number of occasions, including in a similar view which is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London [298-1900].
Roseberys
Mar. 05, 2025
John Varley (1778-1842) Coastal sunset with distant castle, inscribed 'Unfinished sketch by John Varley 1824', further inscribed to a letter verso, watercolour, 15 x 22.5cm, and two further watercolours attributed to the same hand. (3)
Est: £180 - £220
John Varley (1778-1842) Coastal sunset with distant castle, inscribed 'Unfinished sketch by John Varley 1824', further inscribed to a letter verso, watercolour, 15 x 22.5cm, and two further watercolours attributed to the same hand. (3)
Mallams
Mar. 05, 2025
John Varley (1778-1842) Coastal view with tower ruins and fishermen, signed and dated 1834(?), watercolour, 11 x 17.5cm
Est: £50 - £80
John Varley (1778-1842) Coastal view with tower ruins and fishermen, signed and dated 1834(?), watercolour, 11 x 17.5cm
Mallams
Mar. 05, 2025
John Varley (British, 1778-1842), Landsc
Est: £150 - £200
John Varley (British, 1778-1842), Landscape, titled verso, sepia wash, oval, 23 by 31cm, framed. Provenance: with Albany Gallery, London; Collection Herbert Varley, Grandson of the artist
Kinghams Auctioneers
Feb. 25, 2025
JOHN VARLEY O.W.S (1778-1842) Harlech Castle and Snowdonia Watercolour on paper laid down on card, 10.5 x 25cm
Est: €700 - €1,000
JOHN VARLEY O.W.S (1778-1842) Harlech Castle and Snowdonia Watercolour on paper laid down on card, 10.5 x 25cm
Adam's
Feb. 11, 2025
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842), LOCH LOMAND
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778 - 1842)LOCH LOMANDWatercolourSigned (lower right)26 x 35cm (10 x 13¾ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 06, 2025
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), BALA LAKE AND CADER IDRIS
Est: £600 - £800
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)BALA LAKE AND CADER IDRISWatercolourSigned, inscribed and dated 'N. Wales / View of Bala Lake with Cader Idris in the distance 1815' (on a fragment of old backing paper attached to the backboard, according to an inscription verso)28.5 x 47cm (11 x 18½ in.)Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 06, 2025
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), VIEW OF SNOWDON
Est: £200 - £400
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)VIEW OF SNOWDON Watercolour Signed and dated 1837 (lower right)18.5 x 26.5cm (7¼ x 10¼ in.)Provenance:Abbey Antiques and Arts, St. Albans Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 12, 2024
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842), VIEW OF SNOWDON
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN VARLEY (BRITISH 1778-1842)VIEW OF SNOWDON Watercolour Signed and dated 1837 (lower right)18.5 x 26.5cm (7¼ x 10¼ in.)Provenance:Abbey Antiques and Arts, St. Albans Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 04, 2024
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). View of Totnes, from the River Dart
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). View of Totnes, from the River Dart, South Devon. pencil and watercolour on wove paper 9 x 13 in. (23 x 33 cm.).
Christie's
Dec. 04, 2024
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). View of Harlech Castle, North Wales
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
JOHN VARLEY, O.W.S. (LONDON 1778-1842). View of Harlech Castle, North Wales. pencil and watercolour, with scratching out on wove paper 8 ¼ x 10 ¾ in. (20.8 x 27.3 cm.).
Christie's
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