Edgar John Varley (1839–1888)
Edgar John Varley is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $166. 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 Edgar John Varley sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $211 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edgar John Varley on OpeningBid →What is a Edgar John Varley work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar John Varley work is $166.
The median Edgar John Varley work on paper sells for $228 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $228†‡ | $1,092‡ | 85.7% | 2021-01-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $144–$703†‡ | $228†‡ | $1,092‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,092‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $855† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edgar John Varley worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar John Varley work is $166. The median Edgar John Varley work on paper sells for $228 across 6 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 Edgar John Varley's auction record?
Edgar John Varley's auction record is $1,092, set in 2002. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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