Julian Trevelyan (1910–1989)
What is Julian Trevelyan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 511 auction results for Julian Trevelyan at 36 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $808 including buyer’s premium (middle half $470–$1,431, n=101). The auction record is $48,789 for Abstract with Picassoesque Head (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract with Picassoesque Head | Oil on canvas | $48,789 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | To Break a Butterfly.. | Oil on canvas | $48,789 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Pont Neuf, Paris, 1948 | Oil paint | $44,046 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Gorge on Gozo, 1910 | Painting | $42,274 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Dolphin Bay, Tresco, 1910 | Painting | $37,746 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Tresco, Isles of Scilly, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $37,485 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Upright Forest, 1910 | Oil paint | $30,676 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Graveyard in the Potteries, 1943 | Oil on canvas | $24,582 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | view in the potteries | Pencil, wash and pen and ink | $21,687 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Malta, 1958 | Oil on board | $21,326 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $11,139 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,562 |
| Other | 20 | $1,959 |
| Prints | 242 | $807 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 128 | $995 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 171 | $961 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 511 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Julian Trevelyan is a British (modern) artist with 625 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $858. 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 Julian Trevelyan is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,288; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 498 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Trevelyan work is $858.
The median Julian Trevelyan print sells for $708 across 364 lots.
The median Julian Trevelyan painting sells for $9,817 across 63 lots.
The median Julian Trevelyan work on paper sells for $2,957 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Julian Trevelyan prints typically sell for $426–$1,108 (the middle half of 212 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Julian Trevelyan prints typically sell for $376–$867 (the middle half of 142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 391 | $708†‡ | $6,134 | 93.1% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 70 | $9,817‡ | $44,046 | 90% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,957‡ | $9,226 | 93.3% | 2026-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $18,271‡ | $48,789 | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Julian Trevelyan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (391 lots) median $708 with 93.1% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $9,817, record $44,046. A typical Julian Trevelyan painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $18,271.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 212 | $426–$1,108†‡ | $748†‡ | $4,581 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 142 | $376–$867†‡ | $594†‡ | $6,134 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,175–$16,455‡ | $4,375‡ | $24,582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $5,340–$14,623‡ | $9,891‡ | $44,046 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,373–$4,157‡ | $3,352‡ | $9,226 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,562–$6,788 | $2,562 | $7,368 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $44,046 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $42,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $9,226 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,368 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,134 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,581 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Julian Trevelyan worth?
Across 498 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Trevelyan work is $858. The median Julian Trevelyan print sells for $708 across 364 lots. The median Julian Trevelyan painting sells for $9,817 across 63 lots. The median Julian Trevelyan work on paper sells for $2,957 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Julian Trevelyan prints typically sell for $426–$1,108 (the middle half of 212 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Julian Trevelyan prints typically sell for $376–$867 (the middle half of 142 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 Julian Trevelyan print?
Based on 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Trevelyan print is $708. 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 Julian Trevelyan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Trevelyan print is $6,134.
What is the average price of a Julian Trevelyan painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Trevelyan painting is $9,817. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julian Trevelyan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Trevelyan painting is $44,046.
What is the average price of a Julian Trevelyan work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Trevelyan work on paper is $2,957. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Julian Trevelyan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Trevelyan work on paper is $9,226.
What is the average price of a small Julian Trevelyan print?
Based on 212 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julian Trevelyan print (small (under 50 cm)) is $748, 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 medium Julian Trevelyan print?
Based on 142 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julian Trevelyan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $594, 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 Julian Trevelyan's auction record?
Julian Trevelyan's auction record is $48,789, set in 2007.
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