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# Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John (1906–1993)

## What is Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John at 12 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $871 including buyer’s premium (middle half $871–$1,313, n=11). The auction record is $3,071 for Alassio, Italian Riviera (2023, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alassio, Italian Riviera | Oil on canvas | $3,071 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Alassio, Italian Riviera, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $3,071 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Villefranche/near Nice/South of France | Oil on canvas Please note a signature | $2,669 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Mistral Time at Saint Tropez, French Riviera | Oil on canvas | $2,313 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Eden Roc/near Monte Carlo/South of France, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $2,078 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Seaside village | Oil on canvas | $2,011 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Trinidad, Port of Spain | Oil on canvas We are grateful to Paul Mayhew for his assistance | $1,668 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Portofino near Rapallo, Italian Riviera, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $1,623 | Sworders | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Villefranche | Oil on canvas | $1,371 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Oporto | Oil on canvas | $1,290 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $958 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,027 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $904 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John is a British artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $871. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John sold in 2026 for $2,669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John work is $871.

The median Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting sells for $871 across 65 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John paintings typically sell for $652–$1,083 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $871†‡ | $3,071 | 78.3% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,870 | $3,071 | — | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $622–$1,251†‡ | $999†‡ | $1,937† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $652–$1,083†‡ | $871†‡ | $3,071 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,071 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,071 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John work is $871. The median Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting sells for $871 across 65 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John paintings typically sell for $652–$1,083 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting is $871. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting is $3,071.

### What is the average price of a medium Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $871, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John's auction record?

Cecil Rochfort Doyly-John's auction record is $3,071, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.