Frederick Horsman Varley (1881–1969)
What is Frederick Horsman Varley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Frederick Horsman Varley at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,243–$26,971, n=5). The auction record is $55,383 for Dorothy (2025, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $55,383 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Evening Light, The Kootenays | Oil on panel | $26,971 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 3 | Landscape with Tree | Oil on board | $20,000 | Grogan & Company | May 2026 |
| 4 | Winter Afternoon, Doon | Oil on board | $10,243 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Reflections | Charcoal on paper | $3,847 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FISHING BOAT, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE | Pencil sketch | $1,331 | Waddingtons | Jun 2010 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $10,243 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Frederick Horsman Varley is a Canadian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $20,000. 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 Frederick Horsman Varley sold in 2026 for $26,971, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Horsman Varley on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Horsman Varley work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Horsman Varley work is $20,000.
The median Frederick Horsman Varley work on paper sells for $1,331 across 18 lots.
The median Frederick Horsman Varley painting sells for $32,597 across 16 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 | 16 | $32,597‡ | $618,835‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,331† | $3,847 | 94.7% | 2026-04-21 |
† 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) | 10 | $18,279–$37,257‡ | $28,643‡ | $618,835‡ |
‡ 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 | $618,835‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $180,912‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,847 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,331 |
‡ 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 Frederick Horsman Varley worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Horsman Varley work is $20,000. The median Frederick Horsman Varley work on paper sells for $1,331 across 18 lots. The median Frederick Horsman Varley painting sells for $32,597 across 16 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 Frederick Horsman Varley work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Horsman Varley work on paper is $1,331. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Horsman Varley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Horsman Varley work on paper is $3,847.
What is the average price of a Frederick Horsman Varley painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Horsman Varley painting is $32,597. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Horsman Varley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Horsman Varley painting is $618,835. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Horsman Varley painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Horsman Varley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $28,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Horsman Varley's auction record?
Frederick Horsman Varley's auction record is $618,835, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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