Ambrose McEvoy Auction Prices and Value Guide

Ambrose McEvoy auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 189 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Ambrose McEvoy auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Ambrose McEvoy
Source records
189
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Ambrose McEvoy

Ambrose McEvoy (1878–1927) was an English painter celebrated for his elegant society portraits, particularly of women, rendered in both oil and watercolour. Born in Crudwell, Wiltshire, he was active from the early 1890s until his death in London at age 48. His early work — atmospheric landscapes and interior scenes — reflects the influence of James McNeill Whistler's tonal approach. McEvoy later established a successful practice as a portraitist, capturing the women of British high society with a distinctive fluidity and sensitivity to light. His work is held in public collections including the Tate, which maintains an artist entry and holds examples of his output. Active during a transitional period in British art, McEvoy bridged late-Victorian aestheticism and early twentieth-century modernity in portraiture.

Early 20th-century British portraitureAesthetic influence of Whistleroil on canvaswatercolourdrawingportraits of womenlandscapesinteriors with figures

Common works and media

McEvoy's most commonly encountered works at auction and in collections include watercolour portraits of women, oil-on-canvas society portraits, figurative interior scenes, and landscape paintings. His watercolour portraits — often depicting fashionable female sitters with soft, tonal handling — represent a recognisable segment of his output. Occasional drawings and preparatory studies also appear on the market. The breadth of his work spans intimate domestic interiors to formal commissioned portraits.

Market and appraisal context

McEvoy's works appear at auction primarily as portrait paintings in oil and watercolour, with drawings and interior scenes also represented. Portraits of identifiable society figures generally attract stronger market interest than landscapes or genre subjects. Watercolours by McEvoy require careful condition assessment, as fading and foxing can significantly affect value. Provenance linked to notable sitters or exhibition history at major institutions supports attribution and desirability. Collectors should verify authenticity through provenance documentation, as unsigned works attributed to McEvoy may require specialist confirmation. The Appraisily artist page combines identity research with available auction records and comparable lots when those records are accessible.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: watercolour portraits are among his most recognized works; oil portraits also appear at auction
  2. Subject: portraits of prominent society women tend to carry more market interest than landscapes
  3. Provenance: documented exhibition history or inclusion in Tate or other public collections supports attribution confidence
  4. Condition: works on paper and watercolours are especially sensitive to condition and fading

Appraisal caveats

  • Market data for McEvoy is limited in the source pack; no specific auction results or price records were collected. Valuation should reference comparable public auction records and specialist review.
  • Attribution of unsigned or undocumented works attributed to McEvoy should be confirmed through scholarly sources or catalogue raisonné if one exists.

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 Ambrose McEvoy 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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