Alex Colville Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1920–2013

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Alex Colville watercolors have appeared at auction 6 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2019; 6 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. The median price realised is $11kSign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $9kSign up free to see–$16.9kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Study for Woman in Bathtub, sold at Heffel Fine Art Auction House in May 2011 for $27kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Heffel Fine Art Auction House (6).

CA$26,325≈ $26,996≈ £16,629≈ €19,050Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumStudy for Woman in BathtubHeffel Fine Art Auction House6auction results2010–2019years recorded100%sold$11kSign up free to seemedian price

Alex Colville watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
6 2010–2019
Price range
$8.4k–$27kSign up free to see
Median price
$11kSign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$18.5kSign up free to see May 2019, Heffel Fine Art Auction House
Record sale
$27kSign up free to see 2011, Heffel Fine Art Auction House

Recent sales: Study for Laser · The Bay of Naples · Study for After Swimming

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Alex Colville watercolors: key figures

Auction results
6
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2010–2019
Median price
$11kSign up free to see
Record price
$27kSign up free to see Study for Woman in Bathtub, Heffel Fine Art Auction House, May 2011

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  1. Study for Laser by Alex Colville, 1976, watercolour on paper, sold May 2019
    Study for Laser, 1976
    Watercolor · Paper
    9 x 12 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 002
    CA$25,000≈ $18,513≈ £14,641≈ €16,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$20,000–30,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  2. The Bay of Naples by Alex Colville, watercolour and ink drawing, sold Nov 2016
    The Bay of Naples
    Watercolor
    15 x 22 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 304
    CA$16,520≈ $12,245≈ £9,847≈ €11,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$15,000–20,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  3. Study for After Swimming by Alex Colville, 1955, ink and watercolour on paper, sold Nov 2015
    Study for After Swimming, 1955
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/4 x 7 1/4 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 054
    CA$11,210≈ $8,426≈ £5,580≈ €7,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$10,000–15,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  4. West Cappelle, Belgium by Alex Colville, 1944, watercolour and graphite on paper, sold May 2013
    West Cappelle, Belgium, 1944
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/4 x 9 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 062
    CA$9,945≈ $9,741≈ £6,410≈ €7,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$10,000–15,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  5. Study for Woman in Bathtub by Alex Colville, 1973, watercolour and pen on paper, sold May 2011
    Study for Woman in Bathtub, 1973
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 3/4 x 9 1/4 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 073
    CA$26,325≈ $26,996≈ £16,629≈ €19,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$12,000–15,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  6. Barns and House (Trees - Grand Pré) by Alex Colville, 1947, watercolour and graphite on paper, sold May 2010
    Barns and House (Trees - Grand Pré), 1947
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 3/8 x 15 3/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 089
    CA$9,360≈ $8,802≈ £6,111≈ €7,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$8,000–10,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗

Questions about Alex Colville watercolors

How much is an Alex Colville watercolor worth?

Alex Colville watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $8,426 and $26,996, with a median of $10,993; half of the 6 priced sales were between $9,037 and $16,946. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Alex Colville watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $26,996 for “Study for Woman in Bathtub”, sold at Heffel Fine Art Auction House in May 2011.

How much do Alex Colville watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2010–2019) the median is $10,993.

How often do Alex Colville watercolors sell at auction?

100% of the 6 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Alex Colville watercolors sold?

Most of the 6 recorded results come from Heffel Fine Art Auction House (6). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell an Alex Colville watercolor?

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