Philip Richard Morris Auction Prices and Value Guide

Philip Richard Morris auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 221 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Philip Richard Morris auction prices: quick answer

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

Artist
Philip Richard Morris
Source records
221
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Philip Richard Morris

Philip Richard Morris (1836–1902) was an English painter active during the Victorian era, known for genre scenes, maritime subjects, religious paintings, and commissioned portraits. Born in Devonport, he spent his career in England and died in London. Morris's religious works show the clear influence of William Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, while his genre and coastal scenes reflect the broader Victorian taste for narrative painting. His portraits of prominent Victorian figures were produced by commission. Major authority files—including the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, and the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History—confirm his identity and biography. His work is documented in Bénézit's critical dictionary and the Witt Library checklists of British artists.

Victorian-era British painting, with Pre-Raphaelite influence in religious subjectsOil on canvasGenre and domestic scenesMaritime and coastal scenesReligious and biblical subjectsPortraits of Victorian-era notables

Common works and media

Morris's output includes oil paintings of coastal and maritime scenes (such as 'Beach with Figures' and 'Cardigan Bay'), domestic genre subjects (including 'The Breadwinner' and 'Changing Pasture'), religious compositions (notably 'Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane'), and formal portraits of Victorian-era public figures. Collectors may also encounter smaller cabinet paintings, studies, and works on paper attributed to his hand.

Market and appraisal context

Philip Richard Morris's paintings appear regularly at auction, with over 220 catalogued entries. Collectors most frequently encounter his genre scenes, coastal and maritime subjects, and religious paintings in oil on canvas. Appraisal of Morris's work depends on subject matter, canvas dimensions, condition, provenance, and whether the painting can be securely attributed. His connection to the Pre-Raphaelite circle through Holman Hunt's influence may add contextual interest. Auction results for comparable Victorian British painters should be consulted when estimating current market value.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Subject matter: maritime scenes and genre paintings appear frequently in auction records; religious and portrait works may command different interest levels
  2. Provenance and exhibition history can significantly affect value for Victorian-era British painters
  3. Condition, canvas size, and whether the work is signed and dated are standard appraisal considerations

Appraisal caveats

  • No major auction-house catalogue notes or realized-price records were available in the collected source pack; market observations are general for comparable Victorian British painters.
  • With 221 catalogue entries on the Appraisily/Invaluable platform, Morris has a demonstrable auction presence, but specific price ranges and trends require dedicated auction-record analysis.

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

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Philip Richard Morris 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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