Alfred Edward Chalon Auction Prices and Value Guide

Alfred Edward Chalon auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 249 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Alfred Edward Chalon auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Alfred Edward Chalon
Source records
249
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Alfred Edward Chalon

Alfred Edward Chalon (1780–1860) was a Swiss-born British portrait painter who spent his career in London. Born in Geneva, he moved to England as a youth and established himself as one of the leading portraitists of the Regency and early Victorian eras. Chalon gained particular prominence through his association with Queen Victoria, whose attention brought him significant court and aristocratic patronage. Working in both oil and watercolour, he produced portraits characterized by elegance and refined finish. His brother John James Chalon was also a noted painter, and the two were active in overlapping London circles. With 249 lots recorded at auction, Chalon's work appears regularly on the secondary market and is held in major institutional collections.

British Regency and Victorian-era portraitureOil paintingWatercolourPortraits of royalty and aristocracyPortrait miniatures and court sittings

Common works and media

Chalon's most commonly encountered works at auction include portrait paintings in oil on canvas, portrait drawings in watercolour and gouache, and engraved or mezzotint reproductions after his painted portraits. Sitters range from members of the British royal family and aristocracy to literary and theatrical figures of the early nineteenth century. Smaller-scale works on paper and prints after his compositions appear more frequently than large-scale oils.

Market and appraisal context

Alfred Edward Chalon's work appears regularly at auction, with nearly 250 recorded lots spanning portraits in oil and watercolour. Value depends heavily on the identity of the sitter—royal or aristocratic portraits carry a premium—as well as medium, dimensions, condition, and documented provenance. Works bearing a clear connection to Queen Victoria or her court are especially sought after. Attribution can require care, as his output is occasionally confused with that of his brother John James Chalon. Collectors should verify signatures, compare composition style, and review provenance chains before making attribution decisions.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Old Master & British Paintings
  • Works on Paper

Value drivers

  1. Provenance linking to royal or aristocratic sitters increases value significantly
  2. 249 recorded auction lots indicate a well-represented artist at auction
  3. Attribution should be confirmed as Chalon's work is sometimes confused with that of his brother John James Chalon, also a painter
  4. Medium, size, condition, and sitter identification are primary value drivers

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific realized-price data available in the source pack; auction records should be consulted directly
  • Attribution can be complicated by the existence of his brother John James Chalon (1778–1854), also a well-known painter working in the same period

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 Alfred Edward Chalon 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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