Archibald Knox Auction Prices and Value Guide
Archibald Knox auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,485 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Archibald Knox auction prices: quick answer
Archibald Knox auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Archibald Knox
- Source records
- 1,485
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Archibald Knox
Archibald Knox (1864–1933) was a Manx designer of Scottish descent, widely regarded as Liberty & Co.'s most important designer during the firm's period of greatest influence on British and international decorative arts. Born in Cronkbourne on the Isle of Man, Knox drew on the island's Celtic heritage to develop a design vocabulary that bridged the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau, and early Modernism. His metalwork, silver, jewellery, and graphic designs for Liberty defined the Tudric and Cymric product lines and are now considered landmarks of the Modern Style. Knox also worked as an illustrator and painter. His work is held by major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and his legacy is recognised by multiple international authority files spanning Wikidata, VIAF, the Library of Congress, and the RKD. Collectors most often encounter Knox's work through Liberty-branded decorative objects that appear at auction worldwide.
Arts and Crafts MovementCeltic RevivalArt NouveauModernismmetalwork and silver designgraphic illustrationpaintingCeltic interlace and knotwork motifsArt Nouveau decorative arts and tableware
Common works and media
Collectors and appraisers most commonly encounter Knox's work as silver, pewter, and brass tableware, clocks, vases, jewellery, and decorative objects produced by Liberty & Co. Graphic illustrations and watercolour paintings also appear, though less frequently at auction. The Tudric (pewter) and Cymric (silver) lines are the most recognisable categories. Pieces typically feature Celtic-inspired interlace patterns, stylised plant motifs, and fluid Art Nouveau forms. Original drawings and design sketches are rarer and attract strong institutional and private interest.
Market and appraisal context
Archibald Knox's secondary market is mature and liquid, with 1,050 auction lots recorded and 887 carrying realised prices spanning 1999 to April 2026. Liquidity is stable: 126 lots appeared in the most recent 12-month window versus 133 in the prior period, indicating consistent throughput with no sharp contraction. The price distribution is wide but right-skewed: the interquartile range runs from £280 to £1,000 with a median of £475, while the ceiling reaches £81,250, reflecting rare high-value silver or important design pieces. Ten named auction houses appear in the top ranks—Elstob Auctioneers, Lyon & Turnbull, Roseberys, Christie's, Mallams, Bonhams, Toomey & Co., Galerie Fischer Auktionen AG, Shapiro Auctioneers, and Chiswick Auctions—confirming that Knox material moves through both specialist UK regional salerooms and major international houses. The market is dominated by Liberty & Co. Tudric (pewter) and Cymric (silver) decorative objects—candlesticks, bowls, clocks, vases, biscuit barrels, and cake baskets—typically featuring enamel and Celtic-influenced ornament. Elstob Auctioneers is by far the most active handler of Knox lots in recent years, with密集 grouping suggesting specialist cataloguing expertise at that house.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Decorative Art
- Metalwork
- Silver
- Pewter
- Design
Value drivers
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Appraisal caveats
- Many Knox-attributed objects were produced by Liberty & Co. as manufactured designs; confirmed studio-origin pieces are rarer and command higher premiums.
- Attribution can be complex because Knox's designs were produced under the Liberty name without individual maker's marks on many pieces.
- The high lot count (1,485 records) reflects strong auction market presence but also includes works with varying levels of attribution confidence.
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Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Archibald Knox worth?
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