Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

American · 1819–1905 · Painter, Printmaker

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait was a British-American artist who is known mostly for his paintings of wildlife. During most of his career, he was associated with the New York City art… (Wikipedia)

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47lots offered2005–2026years recorded84%sold (38)$8.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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Solitude, Forked LakeCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 2019$47,600≈ £38,307≈ €42,737Sign up to see
Stag on the MountainsideBonhams · Nov 2024$44,800≈ £35,423≈ €42,352Sign up to see
On the AlertCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 2024$42,350≈ £32,903≈ €38,996Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 45 auction results for Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait between 2005 and 2026, of which 38 sold (84%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $600Sign up free to see to $47.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $47.6kSign up free to see for Solitude, Forked Lake at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2019. The most common medium is oil paintings (44 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (18), Brunk Auctions (12) and Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (9).

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Sheep in the Forest, 1890
Oil · Canvas
16-1/8 x 24 in.
Brunk Auctions · Sep 23, 2026 · Lot 183
$2,200≈ £1,657≈ €1,928HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Duck Families, 1880
Oil · Board
10 x 14 inches
Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 12
$14,520≈ £10,898≈ €12,763Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
Ducks
Oil · Board
5.5 x 7.5 inches
Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 13
$7,865≈ £5,903≈ €6,913Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
Sheep in Barn
Oil · Canvas
11¼ h x 9¼ w in (29 x 23 cm)
Rago Auctions · May 28, 2026 · Lot 169
$1,330≈ £992≈ €1,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Stag on the Mountainside, 1876
Oil · Canvas
24 1/8 x 31 3/8 in. (61.3 x 79.7 cm.)
Bonhams · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 51
$44,800≈ £35,423≈ €42,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
On the Alert, 1885
Oil · Canvas
30 x 40 inches
Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 19
$42,350≈ £32,903≈ €38,996Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
Expectation, 1899
Oil · Canvas
18 x 27 inches
Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 30
$10,285≈ £7,991≈ €9,471Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
The Pursuit (Cunningham 4974), 1856After the artist
Lithograph · Paper
17 7/8 x 25 1/2in (45.4 x 64.8cm)
Bonhams · Nov 30, 2023 · Lot 311
$768≈ £607≈ €703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
Cows, 1892
Oil · Canvas
18 x 27-1/4 in.
Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2023 · Lot 1061
$4,750≈ £3,887≈ €4,421HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Three Sheep in a Field
Oil · Canvas
12 x 18 in.
Bonhams · Feb 7, 2023 · Lot 131
$8,288≈ £6,920≈ €7,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

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Lots by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait paintings (44)Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait oil paintings (44)

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait at auction?

$47,600Sign up free to see, for Solitude, Forked Lake at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (July 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait?

The median sale price is $8.5kSign up free to see across 38 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait have sold at auction?

38 of 45 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait?

Bonhams, Brunk Auctions and Coeur d'Alene Art Auction account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Brunk Auctions · Coeur d'Alene Art Auction

About Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait was a British-American artist who is known mostly for his paintings of wildlife. During most of his career, he was associated with the New York City art scene.

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