Edward John Poynter Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edward John Poynter Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 21, 2026
Edward John Poynter, (1836-1919), 'The Ides of March, Portia observing the Comet and Advising Caesar'
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Edward John Poynter (1836-1919) 'The Ides of March, Portia observing the Comet and Advising Caesar' monogrammed and dated 1916 lower right, sanguine and coloured chalks on paper laid on canvas, 76cm x 55cm
Gorringes
Jul. 15, 2026
Poynter (John Edward, 1836-1919). The Hostage Heart, 1897
Est: £200 - £300
Poynter (John Edward, 1836-1919). The Hostage Heart, 1897 * Poynter (John Edward, 1836-1919). The Hostage Heart, published by Landeker, Lee & Brown, 1897, fine photogravure on Chine Colle, signed lower left in pencil, 63.5 x 80 cm (25 x 31 1/2 ins), window-mounted (81.5 x 104 cm) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 02, 2026
Sweet is the Breath of Morn
Est: £100,000 - £150,000
Property from a Private Collection Sir Edward John Poynter Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S. British 1836 - 1919 Sweet is the Breath of Morn signed with monogram and dated 1888 centre left oil on panel unframed: 57 by 57.8cm., 22½ by 22¾in. framed: 87 by 87cm., 34¼ by 34¼in.
Sotheby's
Jul. 02, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919)
Est: £50,000 - £80,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919) PSYCHE Signed with monogram and dated 1884, watercolour 75cm x 55cm (29.5in x 21.5 in) Peter Nahum, London; Private collection; Sotheby’s, London, 7 December 2009; Sotheby’s, London, 15 December 2016 Exhibited: London, Royal Watercolour Society, 1884, no.170 The subject of Psyche derives from the celebrated tale of Cupid and Psyche recounted by Apuleius in The Golden Ass and later popularised in the nineteenth century through William Morris's The Earthly Paradise. Poynter depicts the heroine at a moment of emotional crisis: standing at a balcony and drawing back a curtain, Psyche gazes across the garden of Cupid's palace on the morning after she has betrayed her lover's trust by illuminating his sleeping form. Having revealed Cupid's identity, she has lost him, and the melancholy introspection that characterises the composition suggests her dawning awareness of separation and regret.The watercolour belongs to a distinguished series of idealised classical heroines that occupied Poynter during the late 1870s and 1880s. Beginning with Zenobia Captive in 1878 (lot 3 in this collection), the artist developed a sequence of half-length female figures set within richly appointed marble interiors, including Helen (1881) and Psyche in the Temple of Love (1882, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). These works exemplify Poynter's refined classicism, combining archaeological precision with a poetic sensibility that was widely admired by his contemporaries. As Cosmo Monkhouse observed in his essay on the artist in The Art Journal Easter Annual 1897, Poynter's small-scale works "charm by their daintiness and refinement, and often also by the delicate opalescence of their colour. Nothing that is not beautiful is allowed to enter into their composition."Painted in 1884 and exhibited at the Royal Watercolour Society the same year, Psyche demonstrates Poynter's mastery of the medium at the height of his career. The subject also held particular resonance within his artistic circle: his brother-in-law Sir Edward Burne-Jones had illustrated Morris's retelling of the myth and collaborated on decorative schemes inspired by the romance during the 1870s. The present work therefore stands at the intersection of Victorian classicism and the broader revival of interest in the Cupid and Psyche story that captivated artists, writers and designers of the period.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 02, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919)
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919) PHYLLIS 'EST HEDERAE VIS MULTA, QUA CRINES RELIGATA FULGES' Oil on canvas 62.2cm x 47cm (24.5in x 18.5in) with Agnew's, London; The 9th Duke of Marlborough; Christie's, London, 14 May 1904; Sotheby’s, New Delhi, 8 October 1992; Christie’s, London, 16 December 2015 Painted in 1897, Phyllis holds a distinguished place within Sir Edward Poynter's oeuvre as the first major work exhibited following his election as President of the Royal Academy. The appointment marked the culmination of a remarkable career that had seen Poynter emerge as one of the foremost exponents of classical painting in Victorian Britain. Trained in Paris under Charles Gleyre and celebrated for his intellectually ambitious historical compositions, Poynter succeeded Lord Leighton as President after the deaths of both Leighton and Sir John Everett Millais in rapid succession. As President, Director of the National Gallery, and later a baronet, he became the pre-eminent artistic figure of the Edwardian era.The painting illustrates a passage from Horace's Odes (Book IV, Ode XI), in which the poet invites the beautiful Phyllis to join him in celebrating the birthday of his patron Maecenas. The inscription from the poem, translated loosely as "There is abundant ivy, with which, bound in your hair, you shine resplendent," refers to the wreath that adorns the young woman's head. Poynter depicts Phyllis in a secluded pastoral setting, crowning herself with ivy while contemplating her reflection in a hand mirror. The motif allowed the artist to unite classical scholarship with an elegant study of feminine beauty, a combination that had become one of his hallmarks.Throughout his career Poynter returned repeatedly to subjects drawn from classical literature, presenting them with a distinctive blend of archaeological suggestion, refined draughtsmanship and decorative richness. In works such as Diadumene (1884), The Visit to Aesculapius (1880), and Helen (1881), he explored themes of ideal beauty through solitary female figures placed within carefully conceived classical settings. Phyllis belongs to this celebrated sequence and exemplifies the artist's mature style, in which narrative gives way to mood and poetic evocation.The painting was warmly received when exhibited at the Royal Academy. The Art Journal devoted particular attention to the work, praising Poynter's "refined and academic powers of expression" and observing that the composition faithfully captured the spirit of Horace's verse. The critic noted the contrast between the cool shade of the overhanging tree and the luminous flesh tones of the figure, while the distant blue landscape contributed an atmosphere of idyllic tranquillity. Such qualities reveal the artist at the height of his powers, combining classical learning with a sensuous appreciation of colour, light and form.As one of the earliest works exhibited under Poynter's presidency, Phyllis may be regarded as a statement of the values he championed throughout his career: technical accomplishment, literary cultivation, and an enduring belief in the relevance of classical art to the modern age.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 02, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919)
Est: £100,000 - £150,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919) ZENOBIA CAPTIVE Signed with monogram and dated 'EJP/M/D/C/C/C/L/X/X/V/I/I/I [1878]', oil on canvas 72cm x 54.5cm (28.5in x 21.5in) Christie's, London, 20 November 1970; Sotheby's, London, 8 June 1993;Christie’s, London, 16 December 2015 One of the leading figures of late Victorian art, Sir Edward John Poynter occupied a unique position at the centre of Britain's artistic establishment. Trained in Paris under Charles Gleyre alongside artists such as James McNeill Whistler and George du Maurier, Poynter became one of the foremost exponents of the classical and historical tradition in British painting. His distinguished career encompassed not only artistic success but also significant institutional influence: he served as Principal of the National Art Training School at South Kensington, Director of the National Gallery (1894–1904), and President of the Royal Academy (1896–1918). Elevated to a baronetcy in 1902, he was widely regarded as the intellectual heir to Frederic Leighton and a principal architect of the Victorian classical revival.Zenobia Captive belongs to a celebrated group of historical and Orientalist subjects that established Poynter's reputation during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Following the success of Israel in Egypt (1867, Guildhall Art Gallery, London), Poynter developed a distinctive approach to antiquity, combining meticulous draughtsmanship, archaeological awareness, and a richly decorative sense of colour and costume. While later monumental canvases such as The Queen of Sheba's Visit to King Solomon (1890, Art Gallery of New South Wales) demonstrate the full scale of his historical imagination, works such as the present picture reveal the artist's ability to distil the grandeur of the ancient world into a more intimate and psychologically engaging composition.The subject is Zenobia, the celebrated third-century Queen of Palmyra, whose empire briefly extended across much of the eastern Roman world, from Egypt to Anatolia. After challenging Roman supremacy by proclaiming her son emperor and herself empress, she was defeated by the Emperor Aurelian and taken captive to Rome. According to ancient accounts, Zenobia was paraded through the city during Aurelian's triumph, adorned with jewels yet bound in chains. Renowned not only for her beauty but also for her intelligence, courage and political acumen, she became a powerful symbol of noble resistance and tragic dignity, themes that resonated strongly with Victorian audiences.Rather than pursuing strict archaeological reconstruction, Poynter sought to evoke the splendour and romance of the ancient East. Elements of Zenobia's costume were likely derived from the artist's collection of studio props, including textiles of Indian origin possibly obtained through his brother-in-law, John Lockwood Kipling, principal of the Mayo School of Arts in Lahore. The elaborate headdress and jewellery similarly reflect the eclectic historicism characteristic of Victorian classical painting, recalling contemporary theatrical productions and the carefully researched accessories employed by artists such as Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Such details demonstrate Poynter's fascination with the decorative arts and his commitment to creating historically evocative, if not strictly authentic, visions of antiquity.The painting was enthusiastically received when exhibited. The Athenaeum praised its sumptuous qualities and expressed the hope that Poynter would continue to produce works of a similar character, while The Art Journal described it as "very grand and very beautiful", singling out the artist's exquisite handling of detail. The present work exemplifies the qualities for which Poynter was most admired: technical refinement, intellectual ambition, and a compelling fusion of classical scholarship with Victorian imagination.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 02, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919)
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH 1836-1919) CRESSIDA Oil on canvas 71cm x 56cm (28in x 22in) Commissioned in 1887 by William Luson Thomas, founder of the Graphic for inclusion in 'The Graphic Gallery of Shakespeare's Heroines', his sale Christie's, London, 9 March 1889; Christie's, New York, 1 March 1990; Sotheby’s, London, 15 December 2016Exhibited: London, The Graphic Gallery, Bond Street, February 1889Literature: The Graphic, Christmas Supplement, 1890, illustrated in colours Painted in 1888, Cressida was commissioned by The Graphic as part of the celebrated series Shakespeare's Heroines, published to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Bringing together twenty-one of Shakespeare's most memorable female characters, the project enlisted many of the leading artists of the day, including Frederic Leighton, Frank Dicksee and John William Waterhouse. The commission was particularly suited to Sir Edward Poynter, whose reputation rested upon his ability to combine literary scholarship with refined draughtsmanship and psychological insight."How now! what's the matter? who was here?" -Troilus and Cressida, Act IV, Scene IIPoynter depicts Cressida, daughter of the Trojan priest Calchas, anxiously looking from a window in anticipation of her lover Troilus. Drawn from Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida, one of the playwright's most complex and morally ambiguous dramas, the heroine is portrayed at a moment of uncertainty and emotional tension. Rather than illustrating a climactic event, Poynter focuses on an intimate psychological moment, capturing the apprehension and vulnerability that lie at the heart of Shakespeare's characterisation.The work exemplifies the Victorian fascination with Shakespeare as a source of artistic inspiration and demonstrates Poynter's gift for translating literary narrative into compelling visual form. The carefully observed costume and richly detailed setting evoke the legendary world of ancient Troy, while the heroine's expressive pose lends the picture a distinctly human immediacy. As with many of Poynter's finest literary subjects, historical atmosphere is balanced by an acute sensitivity to character and mood.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 01, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Study of
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Study of a girl's head for 'Helena and Hermia'. pencil and white chalk on grey paper14 x 9 7/8 in. (35.5 x 25 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 01, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Head
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Head study for 'The Cave of the Storm Nymphs'. black and white chalk on buff coloured paper10 ½ x 9 3/8 in. (26.7 x 23.8 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 28, 2026
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER RA, PRA (1836-1919) Two Studies of a Clothed and Nude Model sitting in an Empire Armchair with associated drapery studies Black and white chalk on salmon prepared paper, 29 x 46 cm
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER RA, PRA (1836-1919) Two Studies of a Clothed and Nude Model sitting in an Empire Armchair with associated drapery studies Black and white chalk on salmon prepared paper, 29 x 46 cm
Adam's
Apr. 19, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter (British, 1836-1919).
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sir Edward John Poynter (British, 1836-1919). An Afternoon Walk. Oil on canvas, signed 'E. J. Poynter' (lower left), framed. 24 x 17 1/2in. (61 x 44.5cm). 29 1/2 x 23in. (75 x 58.5cm/frame). Additional Photos on Finesf.com website
Fine Estate Inc.
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £300 - £500
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) Head study of a figure in the harem for 'The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon' with the artist's studio stamp (L. 874) black and red chalk 15.5 x 13.5cm A dynamic study for one of Poynter's most important paintings, The Visit of Queen Sheba to King Solomon, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1890, the monumental oil on canvas is considered one of his masterpieces during his most successful period. The painting is now in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry. 41.5 x 36.5cm framed
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £150 - £300
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA (British, 1836-1919) A head and shoulder portrait of a young lady with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' pencil on card, unframed 49.5 x 34.5cm Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £200 - £400
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) Two head studies (recto); A study of drapery for 'Horae Serenae' (verso) with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black chalk; and black and white chalk on buff paper, unframed 26 x 36cm; together with another similar, double-sided study, studio stamped, black and white chalk on grey prepared paper, 45 x 29cm (2) Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £400 - £600
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) Two sheets of nude studies, including a standing female nude and a reclining female nude, studies for 'The Skirt Dance' with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black chalk on grey prepared paper; black and white chalk on blue tinted paper, unframed 35.5 x 25.5cm and 25 x 35.5m (2) Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance These two drawings are fine examples of Poynter's meticulous thought process for the poses of his female spectators within his compositions. These particular poses exist in other drawings which are associated with The Skirt Dance, but evidently, did not make it onto the exhibited work in the end. We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £500 - £800
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) A study for 'Idle Fears' with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black and white chalk on buff paper, lightly squared 35.5 x 15cm, unframed Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance Literature: Malcolm Bell, Drawings of Sir E J Poynter, Bart., PRA, 1905, pl. XXXIV The present study is for Poynters intimate painting, Idle Fears, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1894, no. 253. Inspired by Michelangelos powerful Libyan Sybil in the Sistine Chapel, the artist produced several preliminary sketches for this composition, one of which recently appeared at Christies in 2022. We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £700 - £1,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) Two hand and drapery studies for 'The Skirt Dance'; and a hand and drapery study for 'An Oread' with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black and white chalk, with pink chalk highlighting on buff paper, unframed 36 x 25.5cm (3) Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance Literature: The Artist, May 1898, p. 6, illus. (first drawing) The visual exploration of drapery has always been an open challenge to many an artist and these studies in particular are perfect examples of Poynters ability to capture translucent fabric on two-dimensional paper. However, we also see here the importance of hand positioning, and ultimately, the high-finish calibre for an area of anatomy which artists always found difficult to execute, but not for Poynter. We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £200 - £400
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA (British, 1836-1919) Study of two figures for the 'The Skirt Dance' with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black and white chalk on buff paper, unframed 26 x 36cm; together with a sheet of figure studies, studio stamped, black chalk on paper, 30 x 20.5cm (2) Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) Two studies for the Dancer in 'The Skirt Dance' with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black and white chalk on green prepared or buff paper, unframed 35 x 25cm (2) Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance Literature: The Artist, May 1898, p.3, illus. (second drawing) These captivating studies are for the central dancing figure depicted in The Skirt Dance, exhibited in 1898. The dazzling display of the figure, surrounded by festive splendour, demonstrates Poynter's ability to recount the Roman story by Horace of a young girl exiled to the Ionian Islands, enjoyably dancing for her bejewelled Roman mistress, seated in the background. The delicate handling of the dancers abdomen and legs in these studies, with varying degrees of finish, highlights the artists professional draughtsmanship in an effort to produce the correct stance for the two final versions in oil. We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 25, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919)
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt. PRA RWS (British, 1836-1919) Three studies for the Piper in 'The Skirt Dance' each with the artist's studio stamp lower right 'EJP' black and white chalk on buff paper; pencil on green prepared paper, unframed 36 x 26cm (3) Provenance: Lady Dixon-Hartland (née Christie, 1860-1955) and thence by inheritance This and the following three lots (201-204) are studies for one of Poynter's most significant and well-received paintings The Skirt Dance, which he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1898 (no. 222). Four years previously, the same year he became director of the National Gallery; Poynter painted The Ionian Dance, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1895. Both paintings are versions of the same composition which depict a girl dancing to music played by a female piper, while groups of women watch in the middle distance to left and right. There are however significant differences, notably in the arrangement of the right hand group of spectators. We are grateful to Simon Toll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Cheffins
Mar. 21, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919) - Standing female nude and draped figure study, black and white chalk on red/brown coloured paper, 37 x 27cm
Est: £400 - £600
Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919) - Standing female nude and draped figure study, black and white chalk on red/brown coloured paper, 37 x 27cm
Lacy Scott & Knight
Mar. 21, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919) - Composite figure studies, May 20 1875, pencil, 30 x 25cm
Est: £200 - £400
Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919) - Composite figure studies, May 20 1875, pencil, 30 x 25cm
Lacy Scott & Knight
Mar. 04, 2026
Sir Edward John Poynter P.R.A. R.W.S (Br
Est: £150 - £250
Sir Edward John Poynter P.R.A. R.W.S (British, 1836-1919), A Musical Gathering, possibly a scene from Washington Irving's 'Rip Van Winkle', signed with monogram and dated 1871 l.c., brown wash heightened with white, 22 by 17cm, gilt frame
Kinghams Auctioneers
Dec. 14, 2025
Edward John POYNTER [1836-1919]
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Watercolor with chalk signed with monogram Edward John POYNTER [1836-1919] dim. 40 x 60 cm.
Cnock Auctions
Dec. 03, 2025
Sir Edward John Poynter (British, 1836-1
Est: £500 - £800
Sir Edward John Poynter (British, 1836-1919), portrait of a fashionable young lady, bust-length wearing an open-neck dress, signed with initials and dated 1894 l.r., pastels, 33 by 23cm, framed. Provenance: Lot 737, Christie's Interiors South Kensington, 2nd July 2013
Kinghams Auctioneers
Nov. 20, 2025
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (1826-1919), SKETCH OF LIGHT 4, THE EMBARKATION OF EDWARD THE III AT DOVER, 1873
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (1826-1919), British SKETCH OF LIGHT 4, THE EMBARKATION OF EDWARD THE III AT DOVER, 1873 graphite and chalk on buff paper annotations in pencil to margins 57 x 30 in — 144.8 x 76.2 cm Estimate: $60,000—80,000 CAD
Waddington's
Nov. 20, 2025
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (1826-1919), SKETCH OF LIGHT 1, THE EMBARKATION OF EDWARD THE III AT DOVER, 1873
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (1826-1919), British SKETCH OF LIGHT 1, THE EMBARKATION OF EDWARD THE III AT DOVER, 1873 graphite and chalk on buff paper annotations in pencil to left margin 120 x 27 in — 304.8 x 68.6 cm Estimate: $100,000—200,000 CAD
Waddington's
Jul. 02, 2025
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Study of
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Study of a girl's head for 'Helena and Hermia'. pencil and white chalk on grey paper14 x 9 7/8 in. (35.5 x 25 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 02, 2025
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Head
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER, BT., P.R.A., R.W.S. (PARIS 1836-1919 LONDON). Head study for 'The Cave of the Storm Nymphs'. black and white chalk on buff coloured paper10 ½ x 9 3/8 in. (26.7 x 23.8 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 13, 2025
Edward John Poynter. Study for "Solomon," chalk
Est: $500 - $700
(British, 1836-1919) Study for "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba," black chalk on paper, monogrammed "EJP" lr, sheet size: 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in., framed size: 23 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.
Alex Cooper
Jun. 11, 2025
EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (BRITISH 1836 - 1919), A VIEW OF PALERMO
Est: £600 - £800
EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (BRITISH 1836 - 1919)A VIEW OF PALERMOWatercolourSigned, inscribed and dated 'Palermo May 22nd 1854' (lower left)21.5 x 35cm (8¼ x 13¾ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 27, 2025
Edward John Poynter, 1836-1919, Nude Study, Pencil and Chalk on Paper
Est: $200 - $400
Edward John Poynter 1836-1919 Nude Study Pencil and Chalk on Paper Dated 1884, signed EJP and dated c.r. Provenance: Stair, Nov 19, 2020, lot 272
Nye & Company
Mar. 26, 2025
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) Rhodope
Est: £15,000 - £25,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) Rhodope signed with monogram and dated '18EJP74' (lower left) oil on canvas 27 x 20.8cm (10 5/8 x 8 3/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 05, 2025
ENGLAND, Whitworth Scholarships, 1883, a bronze award medal by A. Wyon after E.J. Poynter for J.S. & A.B. Wyon, bust of Joseph Whitworth left, rev. Whitworth's measuring device, edge named (Alan Dyson 1973), 57mm, 89.12g (Inglis 13; BHM 2899; BDM...
Est: £20 - £30
Wyon, Allan (British, 1843-1907); b. London, and Poynter, Edward John (British, 1836-1919); b. Paris, and Joseph Sheppard and Alfred Benjamin Wyon (London, fl. 1850-90) ENGLAND , Whitworth Scholarships , 1883, a bronze award medal by A. Wyon after E.J. Poynter for J.S. & A.B. Wyon, bust of Joseph Whitworth left, rev. Whitworth’s measuring device, edge named (Alan Dyson 1973), 57mm, 89.12g (Inglis 13; BHM 2899; BDM VI, 580; E 1599; cf . Noonans 275, 2143). Extremely fine; in black gilt-blocked case of issue by the Royal Mint £20-£30 --- Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803-87), mechanical engineer; the medal was first struck for his 80th birthday and is awarded to each holder of the scholarship instituted by Whitworth in 1868 with an endowment of £100,000 ------ For more information , additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.noonans.co.uk
Noonans Mayfair
Mar. 05, 2025
After Edward J. Poynter (1836-1919) The Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, photogravure, 52 x 78cm
Est: £60 - £80
After Edward J. Poynter (1836-1919) The Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, photogravure, 52 x 78cm
Mallams
Feb. 22, 2025
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (FRANCE/UK, 1836-1919)
Est: $600 - $800
SIR EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (FRANCE/UK, 1836-1919) Sailing Ships Moored on Estuary of River below Fort, watercolor on paper, monogrammed lower left, in gold molded frame, under glass, OS: 11 1/2" x 15 1/2",SS: 3 1/2" x 7 1/4".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 11, 2025
EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (BRITISH 1836-1919), A SUSSEX GARDEN
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (BRITISH 1836-1919)A SUSSEX GARDENWatercolourSigned with initials (lower right)36 x 26cm (14 x 10 in.)Provenance: Kaye Michie Fine Art, Richmond, SurreyFrom the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 08, 2024
Edward John POYNTER [1836-1919]
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Watercolor with chalk signed with monogram Edward John POYNTER [1836-1919] dim. 40 x 60 cm.
Cnock Auctions
Jul. 05, 2024
Royalty - Sir Edward John Poynter (1836 - 1919), by and after, an address from Queen Alexandria following the death of Edward VII, headed Buckingham Palace, May 10th 1910, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, London, etching, signed in pencil, 55cm
Est: £30 - £40
Royalty - Sir Edward John Poynter (1836 - 1919), by and after, an address from Queen Alexandria following the death of Edward VII, headed Buckingham Palace, May 10th 1910, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, London, etching, signed in pencil, 55cm x 65cm, the frame crested by the Royal Coat of Arms
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Jul. 04, 2024
Water Babies
Est: £60,000 - £80,000
Property from the Estate of Martin R. Davies, Bristol Sir Edward John Poynter Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S. British 1836 - 1919 Water Babies signed with monogram and dated 1900 lower right oil on canvas Unframed: 51 by 38.5cm., 20 by 15¼in. Framed: 84.5 by 74.5cm., 33¼ by 29¼in.
Sotheby's
Jun. 27, 2024
Sir Edward John Poynter, attribution, Aglaida and Boniface (after Alexandre Cabanel)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Sir Edward John Poynter, attribution Aglaida and Boniface (after Alexandre Cabanel) c. 1880 oil on canvas 23 h x 28.875 w in (58 x 73 cm) Signed to lower left 'Poynter'. Provenance: Important East Coast Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 21, 2024
Edward John Poynter
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
British, 1836-1919 Study of a Lady’s Head Inscribed November 20, 81 (cl); bears studio stamp EJP (lr) Black chalk on paper Sight 8 5/8 x 7 3/8 inches (22 x 18.7 cm) Frame 17 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches (45 x 37.5 cm) Provenance: Julian Hartnoll Gallery, London J. X. Reynolds & Co., Ltd., London The sheet glued to the mat around the edges. Otherwise in very good condition.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 07, 2024
Edward John POYNTER [1836-1919]
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Watercolor with chalk signed with monogram Edward John POYNTER [1836-1919] dim. 40 x 60 cm.
Cnock Auctions
Mar. 20, 2024
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) Orpheus with his lute
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) Orpheus with his lute signed with monogram and dated '15' (lower right) oil on canvas 51 x 41cm (20 1/16 x 16 1/8in).
Bonhams
Dec. 07, 2023
Water Babies
Est: £100,000 - £150,000
Property from the Estate of Martin R. Davies, Bristol Sir Edward John Poynter Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S. British 1836 - 1919 Water Babies signed with monogram and dated 1900 lower right oil on canvas Unframed: 51 by 38.5cm., 20 by 15¼in. Framed: 84.5 by 74.5cm., 33¼ by 29¼in.
Sotheby's
Dec. 07, 2023
Freia
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
Property from an Australian Private Collection Sir Edward John Poynter, P.R.A., R.W.S. British 1836 - 1919 Freia signed with monogram and dated 1865 lower right watercolour with bodycolour on paper laid on canvas and titled and signed Freia/ Edward Poynter ARA on an old label attached to the backboard Unframed: 33 by 25cm., 13 by 10in. Framed: 53 by 46cm., 21 by 18in.
Sotheby's
Nov. 15, 2023
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) Two studies for 'A Corner of the Villa' each 17 x 24cm (6 11/16 x 9 7/16in) ((2))
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) Two studies for 'A Corner of the Villa' charcoal, framed as one each 17 x 24cm (6 11/16 x 9 7/16in) (2)
Bonhams
Oct. 11, 2023
EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (1836-1919) FOR MINTON'S ART-POTTERY STUDIO, KENSINGTON GORE TILE FOR THE GRILL ROOM, SOUTH KENSINGTON, CIRCA 1870
Est: £300 - £500
EDWARD JOHN POYNTER (1836-1919) FOR MINTON'S ART-POTTERY STUDIO, KENSINGTON GORE TILE FOR THE GRILL ROOM, SOUTH KENSINGTON, CIRCA 1870 glazed earthenware, painted decorator's initials HR, monogram and no. 53/ 5354, printed and moulded maker's mark (22.5cm x 28.7cm) Note: Edward Poynter, the director of the National Art Training School (NAT), which shared the building with the museum in the 1860s, designed the Grill Room at the South Kensington Museum including the tiles and fireplaces and it opened in 1871. The tiles were painted by students from the NAT porcelain class and then later by Minton's Art Pottery Studio. The decoration of these tiles was virtually the first pottery teaching in a British art school.
Lyon & Turnbull