# Patrick Procktor artist context and auction value notes

Canonical page: https://appraisily.com/artist/patrick-procktor/
Profile generated: 2026-05-06T17:50:00.000Z
Quality: high confidence, strong sources

## Artist identity

- Birth date: 1936-03-12
- Death date: 2003-08-29
- Nationality: British, Irish
- Movements: Twentieth-century British painting and printmaking
- Common media: Painting, Printmaking

## About Patrick Procktor

Patrick Procktor (1936–2003) was a British painter and printmaker born in Dublin, Ireland. Active in the second half of the twentieth century, Procktor became known for works on paper and canvas that drew on travel, landscape, and figuration. His practice encompassed oil painting, watercolor, and a substantial body of prints, including screenprints and lithographs. Procktor's work is represented in major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London, reflecting sustained institutional recognition. With over six hundred lots recorded in auction databases, his work circulates regularly in the secondary market, making him a familiar name in Post-War British art sales. Collectors most often encounter his prints and paintings from the 1960s through the 1990s.

## Common works and media

Procktor's output includes oil paintings on canvas, watercolors on paper, and editioned prints such as screenprints and lithographs. Subjects range from figurative compositions to landscapes and architectural scenes, often inspired by travel. Prints issued in signed, numbered editions appear regularly at auction, alongside unique paintings and works on paper.

## Market and appraisal context

Patrick Procktor's secondary market is active and broad, with 331 auction lots recorded (234 with realized prices) spanning 1991 to April 2026. His work appears at major international houses — Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, Phillips — as well as specialist and regional UK auctioneers including John Nicholson's, Forum Auctions, Chiswick, Dreweatts, and Mallams. Price dispersion is wide: the median realized price is approximately $380, the 75th percentile is around $1,278, and the maximum recorded price reaches $400,000, reflecting the gap between editioned prints or small works on paper and major paintings. Auction liquidity has increased noticeably, with 30 lots offered in the trailing twelve months compared to 14 in the prior twelve months. Recent comparable lots cluster around watercolors and ink drawings at regional UK houses (typically £100–£1,000), with standout results at international houses — a portrait of Patrick Kinmonth realized $11,000 at STAIR (2020), and two works at Freeman's | Hindman in June 2025 fetched $3,250 (El Farah Tangier, 1968) and $5,000 (Ole Glaesner). Procktor's market spans Post-War British paintings and Modern British prints and multiples, with prints such as the Sadie and Prudence aquatint and the Invitation to a Voyage series appearing regularly.

## Auction-house-backed market evidence

Patrick Procktor's secondary market is active and broad, with 331 auction lots recorded (234 with realized prices) spanning 1991 to April 2026. His work appears at major international houses — Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, Phillips — as well as specialist and regional UK auctioneers including John Nicholson's, Forum Auctions, Chiswick, Dreweatts, and Mallams. Price dispersion is wide: the median realized price is approximately $380, the 75th percentile is around $1,278, and the maximum recorded price reaches $400,000, reflecting the gap between editioned prints or small works on paper and major paintings. Auction liquidity has increased noticeably, with 30 lots offered in the trailing twelve months compared to 14 in the prior twelve months. Recent comparable lots cluster around watercolors and ink drawings at regional UK houses (typically £100–£1,000), with standout results at international houses — a portrait of Patrick Kinmonth realized $11,000 at STAIR (2020), and two works at Freeman's | Hindman in June 2025 fetched $3,250 (El Farah Tangier, 1968) and $5,000 (Ole Glaesner). Procktor's market spans Post-War British paintings and Modern British prints and multiples, with prints such as the Sadie and Prudence aquatint and the Invitation to a Voyage series appearing regularly.

### Appraisal notes

Appraisily would use these 331 auction records — including 234 with realized prices — as comparable-lot evidence alongside the specific work's photographs, dimensions, medium, signature, condition report, provenance documentation, and edition details (for prints, the edition number, total size, and printer's proofs). The wide price range ($20–$400,000) means that medium, scale, date, and subject are critical discriminators: large oils from the 1960s–70s in good provenance command significantly more than small later watercolors or standard edition prints. Provenance linking to Procktor's circle — such as works inscribed to named sitters like Patrick Kinmonth or Ole Glaesner — can materially affect value, as the $5,000–$11,000 results demonstrate. Appraisers should verify print edition numbers against catalogue raisonné records and confirm authenticity through signature, inscriptions, and documented exhibition or collection history.

### Valuation factors

- Medium and support: large oil paintings command the highest prices; watercolors and works on paper occupy a middle tier; editioned prints (aquatints, screenprints, lithographs) generally trade at lower price points
- Dimensions: larger-scale works such as the 74 × 55 cm Brighton watercolor (£1,000) or the 53 × 46 cm Musicians watercolour (£700) outperform smaller works under 30 cm
- Date and period: works from the 1960s and 1970s — Procktor's most recognized period — tend to attract stronger bidding, as seen with El Farah Tangier (1968, $3,250) and Invitation to a Voyage (1969–1970)
- Provenance and inscriptions: works with named sitters, dedication inscriptions, or notable prior collection history (e.g., Patrick Kinmonth, Ole Glaesner) can realize multiples of comparable unsigned or un-inscribed works
- Condition: works on paper are vulnerable to foxing, fading, and mount damage; condition reports materially affect appraisal value
- Edition details for prints: signed and numbered impressions carry a premium over printer's proofs or unnumbered impressions; verify edition size and position
- Exhibition and publication history: works exhibited at major institutions or illustrated in catalogues benefit from documented provenance
- Auction-house tier: results at Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, and Phillips establish higher-end comparables; regional-house results reflect the broader market floor

### Collector notes

- Procktor's market is liquid for a Post-War British artist of museum caliber, with 30 lots offered in the past year — a 114% increase over the prior year. Collectors entering at the print level will find accessible price points (median around $380), with aquatints and lithographs from well-known series such as Invitation to a Voyage and Sadie and Prudence appearing regularly. Buyers of unique works should focus on larger watercolors and oils from the 1960s–1970s, which have demonstrated the strongest returns at international auction houses. The presence of Procktor's work at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips alongside Tate and MoMA holdings supports long-term institutional recognition. Currency mix across recent lots (GBP, USD, AUD, ZAR) indicates a geographically dispersed market; collectors should account for exchange-rate effects when comparing results. Works inscribed to or depicting named individuals from Procktor's circle have shown premium results and may offer both collectible and investment interest.

### Market caveats

- Price distribution spans $20 to $400,000; the median of $380 is heavily weighted toward prints and small works on paper and should not be used as a proxy for major paintings without medium-specific adjustment
- Lot currencies are mixed (USD, GBP, AUD, ZAR); all cross-currency comparisons are approximate and do not reflect buyer premiums or auction-house commissions
- Several recent lots show null realized prices (unsold or result not yet reported), which may indicate soft demand for certain print editions or smaller works at regional houses
- Auction results reflect hammer or realized prices and do not include buyer's premium, which typically adds 20–25% at major houses
- The 114% year-over-year volume increase (14 to 30 lots) may reflect improved data coverage rather than a pure market-activity increase
- Attribution in auction titles relies on cataloguing by the selling house and has not been independently verified by Appraisily; attribution disputes or corrections can affect value
- Movement and period classification is inferred from museum holdings and general auction categorization; detailed scholarly classification would require further catalogue raisonné research

### Market evidence sources

- Appraisily auction record index: https://appraisily.com/api/scraper-search/artists/patrick-procktor/seo-profile?recentLimit=24&relatedLimit=0
- Invaluable / STAIR: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-1936-2003-patrick-kinmonth-125-c-0a34c509e4
- Invaluable / Freeman's | Hindman: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-british-1936-2003-ole-glaesner-264-c-698404cbe9
- Invaluable / Freeman's | Hindman: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-british-1936-2003-el-farah-tangier-1968-265-c-421489faa8
- Invaluable / John Nicholson's: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-1936-2003-pier-probably-brighton-watercolour-signed-74-x-55cm-347-c-a55a5cf703
- Invaluable / John Nicholson's: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-1936-2003-still-life-of-flowers-watercolour-signed-41-5-x-29cm-346-c-84e0ef076b
- Invaluable / John Nicholson's: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-1936-2003-musicians-watercolour-signed-and-dated-93-53-x-46cm-121-c-1a9c06e223
- Invaluable / Forum Auctions - UK: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-1936-2003-cat-ii-242-c-25b465f9e9
- Invaluable / Leonard Joel: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-ossie-gervase-and-eris-from-invitation-to-a-voyage-1969-1970-4118-c-cb14dd8b75
- Invaluable / John Nicholson's: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-patrick-procktor-1936-2003-majorca-watercolour-signed-inscribed-and-dated-7-35-x-50cm-96-c-f3543a7ad0

## Appraisily data basis

Appraisily artist pages combine structured identity research from museum records, library authority files, and verified public sources with auction records, sale dates, realized prices, and comparable lots when those records are available. For Patrick Procktor, identity data is grounded in records from the Library of Congress, Getty ULAN, RKD, VIAF, MoMA, and Tate.

## Sources

- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History: https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/64933
- Library of Congress: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83148077
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7147484
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Procktor
- The Museum of Modern Art: https://www.moma.org/artists/4744
- Tate: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/patrick-procktor-1800
- Getty Vocabulary Program: https://vocab.getty.edu/page/ulan/500029828
- VIAF / OCLC: https://viaf.org/viaf/113861786/