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# John Robert Cozens (1752–1797)

## What is John Robert Cozens’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for John Robert Cozens at 4 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $54,155 including buyer’s premium (middle half $38,242–$98,135, n=6). The auction record is $508,075 for Cetara, Gulf of Salerno, Italy (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cetara, Gulf of Salerno, Italy, 1752 | Pencil | $508,075 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 2 | In the Gardens of the Villa Negroni at Rome, 1752 | Pencil | $467,563 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | LAKE ALBANO WITH CASTEL GANDOLFO | Watercolour | $186,391 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Cypress in the Garden of the Franciscans at Salerno, Italy, 1752 | With inscription 'In the Pinciani Gardens./J.R. Cozens.' (on an old label attached to the backboard) | $123,889 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | The Grande Chartreuse, France | Watercolor over pencil on watermarked laid paper, original wash-line ‘Mercati’ mount | $114,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Rome from the Villa Mellini | Watercolour | $112,769 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | View on the Galleria di Sopra above Lake Albano | Black chalk, watercolour | $109,131 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 8 | The Approach to Martigny, Rhone Valley, Valais | Drawn to Life – Works on Paper from a Distinguished Private Collection | $101,600 | Sotheby's | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | View of Vietri and Raito, Italy, 1752 | Pencil | $96,846 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 10 | On the coast of Posillipo near the point from Marechiaro, Italy | Pencil and watercolour | $76,573 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $89,087 |
| Other | 11 | $37,800 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $101,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $31,927 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Robert Cozens is a British (modern) artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $54,232.

A work by John Robert Cozens sold in 2026 for $54,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Robert Cozens work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Robert Cozens work is $54,232.

The median John Robert Cozens work on paper sells for $54,155 across 18 lots.

The median John Robert Cozens painting sells for $112,769 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $112,769 | $186,391 | 75% | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $54,155 | $508,075 | 81.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $118,944 | $508,075 | — | 2025-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $14,707–$105,423 | $30,892 | $467,563 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $46,203–$105,366 | $54,232 | $508,075 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $508,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $467,563 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $186,391 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $112,769 |

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 John Robert Cozens worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Robert Cozens work is $54,232. The median John Robert Cozens work on paper sells for $54,155 across 18 lots. The median John Robert Cozens painting sells for $112,769 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a John Robert Cozens work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Robert Cozens work on paper is $54,155.

### What is John Robert Cozens's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Robert Cozens work on paper is $508,075.

### What is the average price of a small John Robert Cozens work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Robert Cozens work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $30,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is John Robert Cozens's auction record?

John Robert Cozens's auction record is $508,075, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.