Albert Joseph Moore Auction Prices and Value Guide

Albert Joseph Moore auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 195 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Albert Joseph Moore auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Albert Joseph Moore
Source records
195
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Albert Joseph Moore

Albert Joseph Moore (1841–1893) was an English painter recognized for his elegant depictions of languorous female figures placed within richly decorative classical settings. A central figure in the British Aesthetic Movement, Moore prioritized beauty of form, color harmony, and ornamental composition over narrative content, aligning with the era's insistence on art for art's sake. His carefully arranged drapery, architectural detail, and cool tonal palette gave his paintings a distinctive visual identity that distinguished them from mainstream Victorian narrative painting. Moore exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and his work attracted prominent patrons during his lifetime. Today his paintings are held in major public collections including the Tate, which maintains a dedicated artist entry for him. With 195 auction lots documented, Moore's work appears with enough regularity at auction that collectors and appraisers frequently encounter his paintings.

Aesthetic Movementoil on canvasclassical female figuresclassical antiquitydrapery and decorative composition

Common works and media

Moore's most commonly encountered works are oil paintings on canvas depicting classically draped female figures in architectural or garden settings. Subjects include single or grouped women in Greek- or Roman-inspired dress, often with musical instruments, flowers, or decorative objects. Smaller-scale studies and preparatory works on paper also appear. His palette tends toward cool whites, blues, and yellows with carefully modulated flesh tones. Works are typically signed and dated within the 1860s–early 1890s range.

Market and appraisal context

Albert Joseph Moore's paintings appear at auction primarily within Victorian and 19th-century British art sales. Key factors influencing appraisal include whether a work is a finished exhibition piece or a preparatory study, the quality and complexity of the drapery and figural composition, provenance linking to known collections or exhibitions, and condition given the works date from the mid-to-late 1800s. Attribution should be confirmed against his characteristic classical subject matter and palette, taking care to distinguish him from other artists sharing the name Albert Moore. Comparable public auction records and catalogue raisonné references, where available, are the most reliable benchmarks.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Subject and composition — classical female figures with elaborate drapery are characteristic and widely recognized
  2. Medium — oil on canvas is the primary medium; works on paper may carry different market positioning
  3. Provenance — exhibition history and documented ownership through known collections strengthens attribution and value
  4. Condition — given the age of works (mid-to-late 19th century), condition reports and conservation history are important appraisal factors
  5. Attribution — Albert Joseph Moore should not be confused with other artists named Albert Moore; correct identification is essential

Appraisal caveats

  • The auction record count (195 lots) suggests moderate market presence; collectors should verify attribution carefully against catalogue entries.
  • Market values are sensitive to whether a work is a finished exhibition painting or a preparatory study.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Albert Joseph Moore worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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