Samuel John Peploe Auction Prices and Value Guide

Samuel John Peploe auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 380 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Samuel John Peploe auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Samuel John Peploe
Source records
380
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Samuel John Peploe

Samuel John Peploe (1871–1935) was a Scottish painter and a leading member of the Scottish Colourists, alongside John Duncan Fergusson, Francis Cadell, and Leslie Hunter. Born in Edinburgh, Peploe studied at the Royal Scottish Academy schools before traveling to Paris in the 1890s, where he trained at the Académie Julian and the Académie Colarossi under William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Paul Laurens. His exposure to French Post-Impressionism—particularly the work of Cézanne, Van Gogh, and the Fauves—shaped his distinctive use of bold colour, structured composition, and expressive brushwork. Peploe is best known for his vibrant still-life paintings, often featuring flowers, fruit, ceramics, and fans arranged against richly patterned backgrounds. He also painted landscapes during recurring trips to the island of Iona and the French coast. Elected a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1918, Peploe's work bridges Scottish artistic tradition and Continental modernism, making him one of the most collected Scottish artists of the twentieth century.

Post-ImpressionismScottish Colouristsoil paintingstill lifelandscape

Common works and media

Peploe's most commonly encountered works in the secondary market include oil-on-canvas still-life paintings of flowers, fruit, books, and ceramic vessels; landscape paintings of Iona, Barra, and the French coastline; figure studies and interior scenes; and a smaller number of portrait works. He worked primarily in oil on canvas and board. Works on paper, including drawings and preparatory sketches, appear less frequently at auction. Original frames from the period can add contextual value.

Market and appraisal context

Peploe's work appears regularly at major auction houses, particularly in Scottish Pictures and British art sales. Still-life paintings—especially those from his most confident period in the 1910s and 1920s—are typically the most competitive at auction. Factors that influence appraisal include the subject and period of the work, its provenance and exhibition history, canvas size, condition (noting any restoration or relining), and whether the painting has been authenticated or included in a published catalogue. Collectors should be aware that the Scottish Colourist market has seen sustained institutional and commercial attention, which can affect both availability and pricing. Consult Appraisily's auction records for comparable lot data and realised prices.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Market values for Scottish Colourist works can vary significantly by size, period, subject, and condition; no single price range is representative.
  • Attribution should be confirmed through provenance research or expert opinion, as works by Peploe's contemporaries in the Scottish Colourist group can share stylistic similarities.
  • The source pack does not include specific recent auction records; Appraisily's auction database should be consulted for comparable lot data.

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 Samuel John Peploe 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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