George Vicat Cole Auction Prices and Value Guide
George Vicat Cole auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 375 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
George Vicat Cole auction prices: quick answer
George Vicat Cole auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- George Vicat Cole
- Source records
- 375
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About George Vicat Cole
George Vicat Cole (1833–1893) was an English painter born in Portsmouth and active in London during the height of the Victorian era. Best known for his landscape paintings, Cole produced accomplished views of the Surrey and Sussex countryside, often featuring cattle, rivers, and pastoral woodland scenes. He also painted marine subjects and genre pictures, reflecting the breadth of the Victorian landscape tradition. His work is held in the Tate collection, and he is documented in major reference works including Bénézit and the Dictionary of British Artists. Cole's paintings of the Arun valley, the countryside around Abinger and Dorking, and atmospheric sunset compositions are among his most recognisable subjects. With over 370 works recorded in auction databases, his paintings appear regularly on the British and international art market, making him a familiar name for collectors of Victorian landscape art.
Victorian landscape paintingOil on canvasLandscapeCattle and pastoral scenesMarine and coastal scenesGenre pictures
Common works and media
Cole's most commonly encountered works are oil-on-canvas landscape paintings depicting the English countryside. Frequent subjects include cattle beside streams and rivers, woodland paths, views of the Arun valley in West Sussex, the hills around Abinger near Dorking, and coastal or marine scenes. Pastoral compositions with warm sunset or morning light are characteristic. Smaller cabinet-sized landscapes, sketch studies, and occasional genre pictures also appear. Works on paper are less common. His paintings typically range from modest cabinet pieces to larger exhibition-scale canvases.
Market and appraisal context
George Vicat Cole's works appear consistently in auctions of Victorian and British paintings, with over 370 recorded lots. Collectors most frequently encounter his oil-on-canvas landscapes — particularly pastoral river scenes with cattle, views of Surrey and Sussex, and atmospheric sunset compositions. Value is influenced by size, condition, provenance, and the level of finish; larger exhibition-grade landscapes tend to be more sought after than smaller studies or sketches. Attribution should be verified against documented works in the Tate collection and standard reference entries. As with many Victorian landscape painters, market interest can vary with broader trends in British art collecting. Consulting recent comparable auction results is essential for an informed appraisal.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Victorian and British Impressionist Art
- Old Master and British Paintings
Value drivers
- Subject matter — pastoral landscapes with cattle, river scenes, and Surrey/Sussex views are the most commonly encountered works
- Medium — oil on canvas is the standard; works on paper are less common
- Condition and provenance — well-documented provenance and good condition significantly affect value
- Size and detail — larger, more detailed landscape compositions tend to command higher prices than smaller sketches or studies
- Attribution — works should be compared with documented examples in Tate, RKD, and major reference entries (Bénézit, Johnson/Greutzner)
Appraisal caveats
- Market data is derived from Appraisily/Invaluable auction records; no specific price ranges are cited here. Consult recent comparable auction results for current market guidance.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Tate museum or university
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Wikidata 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
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