Arthur Dove Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1880–1946

ArtSell has recorded 26 auction results for Arthur Dove works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 16 sold (62% sell-through). Prices realised range from $850 to $43,750, with a median of $18,500 across 16 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $43,750 for “Centerport Series #9” at Bonhams in 2015.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled, c. 1935

   Watercolor · Paper

   5¼ h x 8¾ w in (13 x 22 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Jun 30, 2026 · Lot 275
   $1,280≈ £968≈ €1,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
2. 
   Study for Cross and Weather Vane, 1935

   Watercolor · Paper

   6¾ h x 4¾ w in (17 x 12 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 28, 2026 · Lot 137
   $15,360≈ £11,459≈ €13,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Centerport Series #10, 1940

   Watercolor · Paper

   5 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (14 x 22.5 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 23, 2026 · Lot 70
   $9,600≈ £7,107≈ €8,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Untitled, c. 1935

   Watercolor · Paper

   5¼ h x 8¾ w in (13 x 22 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Feb 27, 2026 · Lot 223
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
5. 
   Centerport IV, circa 1940

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet 5 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (14.9 x 22.5 cm.)

   Bonhams · Nov 19, 2025 · Lot 6
   $20,480≈ £15,607≈ €17,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Centerport Series #10, 1940

   Watercolor · Paper

   5 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (14 x 22.5 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 30, 2025 · Lot 9
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Untitled, circa 1940-41

   Watercolor · Paper

   3 7/8 x 5 15/16 in. (9.8 x 15.1 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 16
   $26,775≈ £21,294≈ €25,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Huntington Harbor

   Drawing · Paper

   5 x 7 7/8in

   Bonhams · May 22, 2019 · Lot 7
   $31,325≈ £24,755≈ €28,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Derrick (Steam Shovel, Port Washington), 1933

   Watercolor · Paper

   3 3/8 x 4 7/8in

   Bonhams · Nov 19, 2018 · Lot 57
   $6,250≈ £4,873≈ €5,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    From a Causeway and Tree, 1942

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7in

    Bonhams · May 23, 2018 · Lot 54
    $37,500≈ £28,170≈ €32,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Untitled #11

    Watercolor · Paper

    5" high x 7" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 25, 2018 · Lot 28
    $17,000≈ £11,951≈ €13,770HammerSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
12. 
    Centerport Series #8, 1941

    Watercolor · Paper

    4 7/8 x 7in

    Bonhams · Nov 20, 2017 · Lot 36
    $25,000≈ £18,874≈ €21,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Ladder, 1934

    Watercolor · Paper

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Nov 20, 2017 · Lot 35
    $20,000≈ £15,099≈ €16,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Wednesday Snow, 1933

    Watercolor · Paper

    7 x 5in

    Bonhams · May 24, 2017 · Lot 16
    $10,000≈ £7,714≈ €8,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Across the Harbor, 1932

    Watercolor · Paper

    6 x 8in

    Bonhams · May 24, 2017 · Lot 11
    $10,000≈ £7,714≈ €8,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Derrick (Steam Shovel, Port Washington), 1933

    Watercolor · Paper

    3 3/8 x 4 7/8in

    Bonhams · May 24, 2017 · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Gouache and charcoal and watercolor on paper

    Mixed media · Paper

    Sight - 15.25" high x 20" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 26, 2017 · Lot 24
    $850≈ £674≈ €787HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
18. 
    Switch Engine, 1937

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7in

    Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    Ladder, 1934

    Watercolor · Paper

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    From A Causeway and Tree, 1942

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Centerport Series #9, 1941

    Gouache · Paper

    4 7/8 x 7in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 11
    $43,750≈ £28,749≈ €41,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Centerport Series #8, 1941

    Watercolor · Paper

    4 7/8 x 7in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Landscape, 1933

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7in

    Bonhams · May 20, 2015 · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Woodpile, 1938

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7in (12.7 x 17.8cm)

    Bonhams · May 11, 2010 · Lot 1046
    $23,180≈ £15,692≈ €18,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Woodpile, 1938

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7in (12.7 x 17.8cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2009 · Lot 1051
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Fantasy, 1934

    Watercolor · Paper

    6 3/4 x 4 3/4in (17.2 x 12.1cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2009 · Lot 8026
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗

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