Archibald Thorburn Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1860–1935

Of the 78 lots by Archibald Thorburn (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2004 and 2026, 74 found a buyer (95%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.5kSign up free to see and $11kSign up free to see, with a median of $5.3kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $61.1kSign up free to see for PTARMIGAN IN THE SNOW at Lyon & Turnbull in October 2021. The houses with the most results are Lyon & Turnbull (28), Bonhams (20) and Dreweatts (13).

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1. 
   Otters by the bank

   Watercolor

   19.1 x 28.2cm (7 1/2 x 11 1/8in).

   Bonhams · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 4
   £8,925≈ $12,101≈ €10,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Study of a mole

   Watercolor

   38.4 x 48.3cm (15 1/8 x 19in).

   Bonhams · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 3
   £6,375≈ $8,644≈ €7,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   PTARMIGAN IN THE SNOW

   Watercolor

   35.5cm x 53.5cm (14in x 21in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 6, 2021 · Lot 16
   £45,000≈ $61,128≈ €52,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
4. 
   PTARMIGAN ON A HILLSIDE

   Watercolor

   30.5cm x 47cm (12in x 18.5in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Jun 10, 2021 · Lot 19
   £22,500≈ $31,743≈ €26,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
5. 
   RED GROUSE AND BLACKCOCK AMONGST THE STOOKS

   Watercolor

   23cm x 46cm (9in x 14in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Jun 10, 2021 · Lot 18
   £16,875≈ $23,807≈ €19,556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
6. 
   Rose Hips

   Watercolor · Paper

   22.5 x 28 cm

   Olympia Auctions · May 6, 2021 · Lot 116
   £700≈ $974≈ €807HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
7. 
   AMERICAN STINT

   Watercolor

   18.5cm x 24cm (7.25in x 9.5in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Feb 25, 2021 · Lot 11
   £3,750≈ $5,306≈ €4,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
8. 
   GOLDFINCHES IN THE SNOW

   Watercolor

   53cm x 35.5cm (21in x 14in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Feb 25, 2021 · Lot 10
   £9,375≈ $13,264≈ €10,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
9. 
   A GREY WAGTAIL

   Watercolor

   17cm x 13.5cm (6.75in x 5.25in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Dec 4, 2020 · Lot 95
   £5,250≈ $7,071≈ €5,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
10. 
    STUDY OF A STAG

    Watercolor

    11.5cm x 15cm (4.5in x 6in)

    Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 142
    £938≈ $1,224≈ €1,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
11. 
    A nesting goose

    Watercolor · Paper

    24cm x 33cm (9.5in x 13in)

    Lyon & Turnbull · Dec 5, 2019 · Lot 69
    £2,250≈ $2,955≈ €2,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
12. 
    Pink Footed Goose

    Watercolor

    17 x 24.5cm (6 11/16 x 9 5/8in).

    Bonhams · May 1, 2019 · Lot 28
    £1,785≈ $2,322≈ €2,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Velvet Scoter

    Watercolor

    17 x 25cm (6 11/16 x 9 13/16in).

    Bonhams · May 1, 2019 · Lot 27
    £1,913≈ $2,488≈ €2,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Grouse

    Watercolor

    19 x 31.5 cm. (7 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)

    Bonhams · May 1, 2019 · Lot 25
    £1,275≈ $1,658≈ €1,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    Sworders · Apr 30, 2019 · Lot 226
    £6,000≈ $7,804≈ €6,957HammerSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Sworders ↗
16. 
    Cock and Hen Pheasant

    Watercolor

    16.5 x 25.4cm (6 1/2 x 10in).

    Bonhams · Oct 24, 2018 · Lot 105
    £4,313≈ $5,567≈ €4,888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Study of a Jackdaw

    Watercolor

    8.5cm x 11cm

    Toovey's · Sep 5, 2018 · Lot 79
    £500≈ $641≈ €554HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
18. 
    Oval Study of a Robin

    Watercolor

    20.5cm x 14cm

    Toovey's · Sep 5, 2018 · Lot 78
    £1,300≈ $1,667≈ €1,439HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
19. 
    A study of a gemsbok, oryx gazella

    Watercolor

    22 x 21cm (8 11/16 x 8 1/4in).

    Bonhams · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 51
    £1,000≈ $1,326≈ €1,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Mallard in flight

    Watercolor

    42 x 32cm (16 9/16 x 12 5/8in).

    Bonhams · May 23, 2017 · Lot 90
    £2,750≈ $3,567≈ €3,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Grouse and a Hare in a Snowy Landscape

    Watercolor

    36cm x 26cm

    Toovey's · Nov 30, 2016 · Lot 116
    £1,300≈ $1,622≈ €1,525HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
22. 
    Woodcock

    Watercolor

    40 x 30cm (15 3/4 x 11 13/16in).41.5cm x 30cm

    Bonhams · Oct 19, 2016 · Lot 76
    £4,375≈ $5,376≈ €4,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Woodcock resting

    Watercolor

    11.5 x 15cm (4 1/2 x 5 7/8in).

    Bonhams · Oct 19, 2016 · Lot 75
    £3,750≈ $4,608≈ €4,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    'Jack' Merlin

    Watercolor

    15.8 x 8.3cm (6 1/4 x 3 1/4in).

    Bonhams · Jun 30, 2015 · Lot 350
    £563≈ $885≈ €791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Blackcock in flight

    Watercolor

    14 x 11cm (5 1/2 x 4 5/16in).

    Bonhams · May 13, 2015 · Lot 52
    £3,750≈ $5,865≈ €5,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Woodcock resting

    Watercolor

    11.5 x 15cm (4 1/2 x 5 7/8in).

    Bonhams · Nov 5, 2014 · Lot 103
    £2,000≈ $3,182≈ €2,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    Ptarmigan on the high tops in winterAfter the artist

    Watercolor

    22 x 32.5cm (8 11/16 x 12 13/16in).

    Bonhams · Jun 11, 2014 · Lot 100
    £200≈ $336≈ €248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Woodcock resting

    Watercolor

    11.5 x 15cm (4 1/2 x 5 7/8in).

    Bonhams · Jun 11, 2014 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    LOT OF TWO

    Watercolor · Paper

    2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm

    Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 14, 2004 · Lot 242
    CA$2,415≈ $2,027≈ £1,094≈ €1,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$3,000–3,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

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