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American School Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1756–1843

American School works on paper have appeared at auction 411 times in ArtSell’s records between 2004 and 2026; 144 sold, a sell-through rate of 35%. The median price realised is $120Sign up free to see across 144 priced sales; the middle half sold for $60Sign up free to see–$260Sign 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 (363), Bonhams (38) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (9).

$5,355≈ £4,291≈ €4,884Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTelephone WiresBonhams411auction results2004–2026years recorded35%sold$120Sign up free to seemedian price

American School works on paper: key figures

Auction results
411
Sold rate
35%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$120Sign up free to see
Record price
$5.4kSign up free to see Telephone Wires, Bonhams, May 2023

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (363), Bonhams (38), Jackson's International Auctioneers (9)

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, collage of stamps by American School, PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, collage of stamps., sold May 2012
    PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, collage of stamps
    Mixed media · Paper
    9 in. x 6 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 821
    $225≈ £139≈ €171HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Figure by American School, Oil on paper, sold Jan 2012
    Figure
    Oil · Paper
    22 in. x 17 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 319
    $60≈ £38≈ €46HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  7. Herding Sheep by American School, HERDING SHEEP, pastel, sold Sep 2011
    Herding Sheep
    Pastel
    15 in. x 23 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 230
    $200≈ £127≈ €145HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. SEASCAPE and FARM: TWO WORKS, first by American School, Gouache - First, sold Apr 2011
    SEASCAPE and FARM: TWO WORKS, first
    Gouache
    3 3/4 in. x 13 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 694
    $300≈ £183≈ €208HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. LAKE AT DAWN and COVE WITH SEABIRDS: TWO WORKS, each signed indistinctly lower right by American School, Pastel, sold Sep 2010
    LAKE AT DAWN and COVE WITH SEABIRDS: TWO WORKS, each signed indistinctly lower right
    Pastel
    22 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 704
    $150≈ £95≈ €112HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  12. Portrait of a Young Boy by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Dec 2009
    Portrait of a Young Boy
    Pastel · Paper
    19 in. x 15 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 985
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  13. Portrait of John Wilkes Booth by American School, Pastel, sold Nov 2009
    Portrait of John Wilkes Booth
    Pastel
    23 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 105
    $250≈ £150≈ €168HammerSign up free to seeEst. $350–450View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  14. Pair of Portraits by American School, THOUGHT TO BE GENERAL HENRY KNOX AND HIS WIFE OR DAUGHTER, pastel on paper mounted on canvas, sold Nov 2009
    Pair of Portraits
    Pastel · Paper
    10 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1398
    $750≈ £450≈ €504HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. Untitled by American School, HEAD STUDIES: TWELVE WORKS, each signed, numbered 1/12 and inscribed in pencil, sold Nov 2009
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 1/12
    4 in. x 3 3/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 680
    $700≈ £420≈ €471HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  16. Surrender by American School, SURRENDER, gouache, offered Nov 2009
    Surrender
    Gouache
    30 in. x 40 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 455
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $350–450View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. Young Girl Reading by American School, YOUNG GIRL READING, pastel, sold Jun 2009
    Young Girl Reading
    Pastel
    17 in. x 23 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1038A
    $425≈ £258≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. Academic Nude Study by American School, Chalk on black paper, sold Dec 2008
    Academic Nude Study
    Drawing · Paper
    16 3/4 in. x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 837
    $600≈ £401≈ €450HammerSign up free to seeView at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  23. Surreal Chariot by American School, Pastel on paper, sold Dec 2008
    Surreal Chariot
    Pastel · Paper
    26 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 833
    $60≈ £40≈ €45HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  24. Portrait of Woman by American School, PORTRAIT OF WOMAN, charcoal drawing, offered Dec 2008
    Portrait of Woman
    Drawing
    20 in. x 16 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 826
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  25. Woman in Green and Blue by American School, WOMAN IN GREEN AND BLUE, gouache on paper, offered Dec 2008
    Woman in Green and Blue
    Gouache · Paper
    26 1/2 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 815
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. Pair of Portraits by American School, THOUGHT TO BE GENERAL HENRY KNOX AND HIS WIFE OR DAUGHTER, pastel on paper mounted on canvas, offered Nov 2008
    Pair of Portraits
    Pastel · Paper
    10 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1480
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. Sketch of John F by American School, Charcoal heightened with white, sold Nov 2008
    Sketch of John F
    Drawing
    27 1/2 in. x 36 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1431
    $400≈ £271≈ €316HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. 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 ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. Untitled by American School, ABSTRACT: TWO WORKS, paper collage mixed media, offered Dec 2007
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Paper
    37 1/2 in. x 25 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 480
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  36. Abstract in Orange by American School, Gouache on paper, sold Dec 2007
    Abstract in Orange
    Gouache · Paper
    22 in. x 30 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 479
    $70≈ £34≈ €48HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  37. Untitled by American School, ABSTRACT UNTITLED, mixed media on paper, offered Dec 2007
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Paper
    30 in. x 44 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 478
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. Surreal Chariot by American School, Pastel on paper, offered Dec 2007
    Surreal Chariot
    Pastel · Paper
    26 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 476
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  39. Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat by American School, Pastel, offered Sep 2007
    Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat
    Pastel
    20 in. x 17 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1713
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  40. Portrait of a Young Boy by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2007
    Portrait of a Young Boy
    Pastel · Paper
    19 in. x 15 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 728
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  41. Girl in Blue with Horse by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2007
    Girl in Blue with Horse
    Pastel · Paper
    24 in. x 18 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 727
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  42. Untitled by American School, JUNE'S PERENNIALS, acrylic on rag paper, sold Jul 2007
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    32 in. x 25 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 720
    $100≈ £49≈ €73HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  43. Untitled by American School, BLUE CLOUDS: TWO WORKS, mixed media on paper, offered Jul 2007
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Paper
    8 1/4 in. x 11 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 716
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $75–125View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat by American School, Pastel, offered Jun 2007
    Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat
    Pastel
    20 in. x 17 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 942
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  45. Standing Female Nude by American School, Pastel on paper, offered Apr 2007
    Standing Female Nude
    Pastel · Paper
    20 in. x 13 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 736
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. Girl in Blue with Horse by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2006
    Girl in Blue with Horse
    Pastel · Paper
    24 in. x 18 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 467
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  48. Portrait of a Young Boy by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2006
    Portrait of a Young Boy
    Pastel · Paper
    19 in. x 15 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 466
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  49. Drawing of a Fight by American School, black chalk on paper, offered May 2006
    Drawing of a Fight
    Drawing · Paper
    10 x 7 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1003
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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