Frederick Richard Pickersgill Auction Prices and Value Guide

Frederick Richard Pickersgill auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 185 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Frederick Richard Pickersgill auction prices: quick answer

Frederick Richard Pickersgill auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Frederick Richard Pickersgill
Source records
185
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Frederick Richard Pickersgill

Frederick Richard Pickersgill (1820–1900) was an English painter, book illustrator, and photographer active during the Victorian era. Born in London into a family of artists, he entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1840 and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1839 until 1875. His paintings frequently depicted scenes drawn from English literature, biblical narratives, and historical events, reflecting the Victorian taste for narrative and moral subject matter. Pickersgill also worked as a book illustrator, contributing imagery to published editions, and was recorded as a photographer by the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History. He died on the Isle of Wight in December 1900. His work is held in public collections including the Tate, which maintains an artist record for him.

Victorian paintingOil paintingBook illustrationPhotographyLiterary scenesReligious scenesHistorical scenes

Common works and media

Oil paintings on canvas depicting literary, religious, and historical scenes are the most frequently encountered works by Pickersgill. He also produced book illustrations for published editions and is recorded as having worked in photography. Works may range from large exhibition pieces shown at the Royal Academy to smaller cabinet-scale paintings and illustrative prints. Collectors may also encounter drawings and preparatory studies related to his painted compositions.

Market and appraisal context

Pickersgill's works appear periodically at auction, primarily as Victorian-era narrative oil paintings and book illustrations. Collectors and appraisers should consider subject matter, canvas size, provenance, condition, and whether the work was exhibited at the Royal Academy. Literary and historical subjects are the most commonly encountered. As with many Victorian painters outside the first rank, values can vary considerably depending on quality, attribution certainty, and exhibition or publication history. Comparable auction results from major houses should be consulted for current market benchmarks.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Old Master & Victorian Paintings
  • Book illustrations and prints

Value drivers

  1. Subject matter drawn from literature, religion, and history; literary and historical narrative paintings are the most commonly encountered works at auction
  2. Provenance and exhibition history, particularly Royal Academy exhibition records, can affect appraisal value
  3. Condition and attribution are important given the age and Victorian-era provenance typical of these works

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction records or realized prices were available in the source pack; market value should be assessed through comparable Victorian-era painting sales at major auction houses.
  • With 185 works recorded in the Invaluable database, Pickersgill's output was substantial, but auction frequency and price ranges were not available from the collected sources.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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

Source-grounded artist Markdown

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.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Frederick Richard Pickersgill

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Frederick Richard Pickersgill 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.

Can Appraisily value my Frederick Richard Pickersgill artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.