Llewellyn Petley-Jones (1908–1986)
What is Llewellyn Petley-Jones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Llewellyn Petley-Jones at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $452 including buyer’s premium (middle half $323–$661, n=7). The auction record is $1,373 for Pulten Bridge, Bath (2024, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulten Bridge, Bath, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $1,373 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | PORT ROYAL, PARIS, 1955 | — | $860 | Sworders | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Richmond Bridge, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $806 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Two paintings including 'Farm in Richmond Park, 1970' | Oil on canvas | $661 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Two paintings including 'Montpellier, 1966' | Oil on canvas | $661 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Mont Parnasse, Paris, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $499 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Place Pigalle, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $481 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Place du Tertre (in the rain), 1968 | Oil on canvas | $481 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Nude, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $452 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Thames Summer's Day, 1955 | Oil on board | $349 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $452 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $481 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $321 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Llewellyn Petley-Jones is a British (modern) artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $349. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Llewellyn Petley-Jones sold in 2026 for $661, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Llewellyn Petley-Jones work is $349.
The median Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting sells for $335 across 16 lots.
The median Llewellyn Petley-Jones work on paper sells for $316 across 5 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 19 | $335†‡ | $1,373 | 84.2% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $316‡ | $696‡ | 35.7% | 2022-02-13 |
† 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) | 6 | $321–$342 | $321 | $499 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $274–$481†‡ | $429†‡ | $1,373 |
† 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 | 2024 | $1,373 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $806 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $696‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $348‡ |
‡ 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 Llewellyn Petley-Jones worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Llewellyn Petley-Jones work is $349. The median Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting sells for $335 across 16 lots. The median Llewellyn Petley-Jones work on paper sells for $316 across 5 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 Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting is $335. 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 Llewellyn Petley-Jones's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting is $1,373.
What is the average price of a Llewellyn Petley-Jones work on paper?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Llewellyn Petley-Jones work on paper is $316. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Llewellyn Petley-Jones's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Llewellyn Petley-Jones work on paper is $696. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Llewellyn Petley-Jones painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $429, 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 Llewellyn Petley-Jones's auction record?
Llewellyn Petley-Jones's auction record is $1,373, set in 2024.
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