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American School Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1756–1843

Of the 144 lots by American School (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2004 and 2026, 49 found a buyer (34%). Across 49 sales with a published price, the typical result was $70Sign up free to see to $300Sign up free to see (median $138Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Telephone Wires, sold at Bonhams in May 2023 for $5.4kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Sloans & Kenyon (124), Bonhams (14) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (5).

$5,355≈ £4,291≈ €4,884Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTelephone WiresBonhams144auction results2004–2026years recorded34%sold$138Sign up free to seemedian price

American School watercolors: key figures

Auction results
144
Sold rate
34%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$138Sign up free to see
Record price
$5.4kSign up free to see Telephone Wires, Bonhams, May 2023

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (124), Bonhams (14), Jackson's International Auctioneers (5)

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  1. Old Mill by American School, Watercolor, offered Dec 2015
    Old Mill
    Watercolor
    13 in. x 10 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 410
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. Old Mill by American School, Watercolor, offered Jul 2015
    Old Mill
    Watercolor
    13 in. x 10 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 201
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Mountain Landscape by American School, Watercolor, offered Apr 2015
    Mountain Landscape
    Watercolor
    14 in. x 20 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 583
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. Old Mill by American School, Watercolor, offered Apr 2015
    Old Mill
    Watercolor
    13 in. x 10 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 581
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. Wrangel Island discovered by Whaling Bark "Nile", August 4 by American School, 1867, watercolor on paper, sold Jan 2015
    Wrangel Island discovered by Whaling Bark "Nile", August 4, 1867
    Watercolor · Paper
    image: 12 1/2 x 16in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3043
    $1,125≈ £749≈ €1,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Escadre Americanie by American School, Watercolor, sold Nov 2014
    Escadre Americanie
    Watercolor
    5 1/4 in. x 10 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 602
    $500≈ £319≈ €402HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  7. Rear View by American School, Watercolor, offered Apr 2014
    Rear View
    Watercolor
    12.5 inches x 10.5 inches; overall 23.5 inches x 21.25 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 244
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50–100View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  8. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco by American School, watercolor on paper affixed to paperboard, sold Jul 2013
    Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight: 15 x 21in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2016
    $375≈ £244≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Dusk Over Stream by American School, Watercolor, offered Jun 2013
    Dusk Over Stream
    Watercolor
    10 in. x 14 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 878
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  10. A Pair of Naïve Portraits by American School, Watercolor and gouache, offered Jun 2013
    A Pair of Naïve Portraits
    Watercolor
    5.4 inches x 4.3 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 452
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  11. Evergreens and Lake by American School, Watercolor, offered Apr 2013
    Evergreens and Lake
    Watercolor
    11 1/4 in. x 17 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1001
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  12. Roses and Buddha Figure by American School, Watercolor, offered Feb 2013
    Roses and Buddha Figure
    Watercolor
    12 in. x 18 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1153
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  13. Sea Nymph by American School, Watercolor, offered Feb 2013
    Sea Nymph
    Watercolor
    13 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1148
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  14. Tree on the Hill by American School, Watercolor, sold Feb 2013
    Tree on the Hill
    Watercolor
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1124
    $10≈ £6≈ €8HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–125View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. GATHERING CARGO, partial signature lower left by American School, Watercolor., offered Feb 2013
    GATHERING CARGO, partial signature lower left
    Watercolor
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  16. Gazelle by American School, Watercolor, offered Jan 2013
    Gazelle
    Watercolor
    14 in. x 17 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 578
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  17. Abstract by American School, Watercolor, sold Nov 2012
    Abstract
    Watercolor
    25 in. x 40 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 912
    $300≈ £188≈ €236HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  18. CHURCH and ADOBE HOME: TWO WORKS by American School, Watercolor, offered Nov 2012
    CHURCH and ADOBE HOME: TWO WORKS
    Watercolor
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 285
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Marshy Creek at Sunset by American School, Watercolor and pastel, sold May 2012
    Marshy Creek at Sunset
    Watercolor
    12 in. x 9 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1151
    $150≈ £93≈ €114HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  20. Girl by Ocean by American School, GIRL BY OCEAN, watercolor, sold May 2012
    Girl by Ocean
    Watercolor
    19 in. x 24 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1106
    $160≈ £99≈ €122HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  21. An American warship at sea by American School, watercolor on paper laid down on canvas, sold Apr 2012
    An American warship at sea
    Watercolor · Paper
    28 x 24in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5046
    $250≈ £158≈ €192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  22. The 'Charlotte Emilie' in harbor by American School, watercolor on paper, sold Apr 2012
    The 'Charlotte Emilie' in harbor
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight: 21 1/2 x 28 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5045
    $138≈ £87≈ €106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  23. A mountainous winter landscape by American School, pencil and watercolor on paper, sold Mar 2012
    A mountainous winter landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/2 x 15 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7046
    $88≈ £56≈ €66Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Bonhams ↗
  24. GREEN ABSTRACT and ORANGE ABSTRACT: TWO WORKS by American School, GREEN ABSTRACT and ORANGE ABSTRACT: TWO WORKS, watercolor, sold Dec 2010
    GREEN ABSTRACT and ORANGE ABSTRACT: TWO WORKS
    Watercolor
    18 in. x 23 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 752
    $135≈ £85≈ €102HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  25. Abstract in Reds by American School, ABSTRACT IN REDS, watercolor and gouche on paper, offered Dec 2010
    Abstract in Reds
    Watercolor · Paper
    19 in. x 14 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 343
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  26. Hudson River Views: Two Works by American School, Watercolor, sold Sep 2009
    Hudson River Views: Two Works
    Watercolor
    14 in. x 18 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 787
    $850≈ £532≈ €579HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  27. BEAUTY AND FAME and COURAGE AND FAME: TWO WORKS, studies for a mural by American School, Watercolor and gold paint on paper, sold Sep 2009
    BEAUTY AND FAME and COURAGE AND FAME: TWO WORKS, studies for a mural
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 in. x 9 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 751
    $375≈ £235≈ €256HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  28. BEAUTY AND FAME and COURAGE AND FAME: TWO WORKS, studies for a mural by American School, Watercolor and gold paint on paper, offered Apr 2009
    BEAUTY AND FAME and COURAGE AND FAME: TWO WORKS, studies for a mural
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 in. x 9 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 557
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. Seascapes: Two Works by American School, SEASCAPES: TWO WORKS, watercolor on paper, sold Feb 2009
    Seascapes: Two Works
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 1/4 in. x 13 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 688
    $300≈ £204≈ €234HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  30. Bedroom View by American School, Watercolor on paper, offered Dec 2008
    Bedroom View
    Watercolor · Paper
    19 in. x 11 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 810
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  31. Valley Landscape by American School, VALLEY LANDSCAPE, watercolor on paper, offered Dec 2008
    Valley Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    5 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 805
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  32. Abstract in Reds by American School, ABSTRACT IN REDS, watercolor and gouche on paper, offered Sep 2008
    Abstract in Reds
    Watercolor · Paper
    19 in. x 14 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 795
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  33. LADY AND GENTLEMAN OF THE FEDERAL PERIOD: TWO WORKS, initaled MHN (?) lower margins by American School, Watercolor on paper, sold Jul 2008
    LADY AND GENTLEMAN OF THE FEDERAL PERIOD: TWO WORKS, initaled MHN (?) lower margins
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 827
    $70≈ £35≈ €44HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  34. SKETCHBOOK consisting of approximately 56 watercolors and drawings depicting Western and other subjects, including: American Indians by American School, Watercolor, brown ink, and graphite on paper - Approx. 8 in. x 6 1/2 in, sold Apr 2008
    SKETCHBOOK consisting of approximately 56 watercolors and drawings depicting Western and other subjects, including: American Indians
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 in. x 6 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1611
    $4,300≈ £2,155≈ €2,725HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  35. Untitled by American School, SEACOAST WITH DISTANT BOATS, watercolor on paper, sold Apr 2008
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    7 1/2 in. x 13 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 681
    $800≈ £401≈ €507HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  36. LADY AND GENTLEMAN OF THE FEDERAL PERIOD: TWO WORKS, initaled MHN (?) lower margins by American School, Watercolor on paper, offered Apr 2008
    LADY AND GENTLEMAN OF THE FEDERAL PERIOD: TWO WORKS, initaled MHN (?) lower margins
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 676
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  37. Landscape with Water and Stones by American School, LAKE LANDSCAPE, watercolor, sold Feb 2007
    Landscape with Water and Stones
    Watercolor
    11 3/4 in. x 18 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 813
    $150≈ £77≈ €116HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. St. Paul's Church in Winter, View of Wall Street by American School, watercolor on paper laid to card, laid to card, sold May 2006
    St. Paul's Church in Winter, View of Wall Street
    Watercolor · Paper
    5 x 8 1/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1000
    $4,481≈ £2,381≈ €3,487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Untitled by American School, STREAM THROUGH ROCKY BANKS, watercolor on paper, offered Dec 2005
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 1/4 in. x 10 3/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 607A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $75–100View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  40. Roma Centro by American School, Watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2005
    Roma Centro
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 in. x 8 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 386
    $47≈ £27≈ €40HammerSign up free to seeEst. $75–125View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  41. Untitled by American School, CHILD IN CHINATOWN, watercolor, offered Jun 2005
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    8 3/4 in. x 6 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 459
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  42. Summer House by American School, Watercolor, sold Oct 2004
    Summer House
    Watercolor
    20 1/2 x 29 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1247
    $450≈ £246≈ €353HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  43. Ship Off Coast by American School, Watercolor, sold Oct 2004
    Ship Off Coast
    Watercolor
    11 in. x 23 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1127
    $150≈ £82≈ €118HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. Untitled by American School, A GREAT THIRST, watercolor, offered Oct 2004
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    13 3/4 in. x 11 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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