Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1819–1905

Of the 45 lots by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2005 and 2026, 38 found a buyer (84%). Across 38 sales with a published price, the typical result was $5.7kSign up free to see to $15.4kSign up free to see (median $8.9kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Solitude, Forked Lake, sold at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2019 for $47.6kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Bonhams (17), Brunk Auctions (11) and Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (9).

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All oil paintings results

1. 
   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 ↗
2. 
   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 ↗
3. 
   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 ↗
4. 
   PORTRAIT OF DEER IN A LANDSCAPE

   Oil · Board

   1864. 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" sight

   Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates · Jun 27, 2026 · Lot 2400
   $16,900≈ £12,786≈ €14,823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates ↗
5. 
   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 ↗
6. 
   The Last Shot, circa 1852-64

   Oil · Canvas

   26 1/8 x 36 1/8 in. (66.4 x 91.8 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 30, 2025 · Lot 46
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–100,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   A Slight Chance, 1883

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 30, 2025 · Lot 44
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–500,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   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 ↗
9. 
   Herd of Deer Near a Forest Spring, 1884

   Oil · Canvas

   20 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (51.4 x 81.9 cm.)

   Bonhams · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 50
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    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 ↗
11. 
    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 ↗
12. 
    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 ↗
13. 
    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 ↗
14. 
    ChicksAfter the artist

    Oil · Panel

    5.75" h x 8" w

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Nov 10, 2022 · Lot 62
    $425≈ £373≈ €427HammerSign up free to seeEst. $50–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
15. 
    Ruffed Grouse Chicks, 1860

    Oil · Board

    9-1/2 x 12-3/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Dec 4, 2021 · Lot 693
    $5,500≈ £4,143≈ €4,871HammerSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
16. 
    Young Ruffed Grouse (#72), May, 1858

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 13 in

    Concept Art Gallery · Oct 9, 2021 · Lot 156
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–8,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
17. 
    Sheep and Lambs

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 22-1/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 11, 2021 · Lot 970
    $4,500≈ £3,240≈ €3,800HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
18. 
    In the Barnyard

    Oil · Board

    5" high x 7" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 20, 2021 · Lot 29
    $1,500≈ £1,081≈ €1,261HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
19. 
    ÿYoung Quail

    Oil · Board

    sight 9-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 21, 2020 · Lot 449
    $6,500≈ £4,898≈ €5,479HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
20. 
    Solitude, Forked Lake, 1885

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 30 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2019 · Lot 96
    $47,600≈ £38,307≈ €42,737Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
21. 
    Doe and Fawns, 1874

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 22in

    Bonhams · Feb 8, 2019 · Lot 142
    $21,250≈ £16,386≈ €18,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Untitled

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 10.75 in

    Helmuth Stone Gallery · Oct 28, 2018 · Lot 391
    $5,355≈ £4,178≈ €4,720$4,250 + $1,105 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $5,500–7,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
23. 
    Untitled

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 10.75 in

    Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jul 1, 2018 · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,500–7,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
24. 
    Sheep, 1887Attributed to the artist

    Oil · Panel

    6-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Jan 27, 2018 · Lot 763
    $1,700≈ £1,194≈ €1,367HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
25. 
    A Brood of Chicks, 1865

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 12 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Jan 27, 2018 · Lot 762
    $4,500≈ £3,160≈ €3,619HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
26. 
    The Fold, 1904

    Oil · Canvas

    14-1/4 x 22 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Jan 27, 2018 · Lot 761
    $11,000≈ £7,725≈ €8,845HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
27. 
    A.F. Tait

    Oil · Canvas

    8" high x 10" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 8, 2017 · Lot 13
    $600≈ £494≈ €571HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
28. 
    Hen Quail and Young, 1858

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 12 (oval) 9-3/8 x 12-5/8 (rectangular stretcher)

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 19, 2016 · Lot 423
    $7,500≈ £6,084≈ €7,056HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
29. 
    Canvasbacks and Wood Duck with Green Winged Teal

    Oil · Panel

    24" high x 17.25" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Nov 6, 2016 · Lot 15
    $7,000≈ £5,634≈ €6,328HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
30. 
    Alert, 1852

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 50 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 23, 2016 · Lot 206
    $38,675≈ £29,534≈ €35,114Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
31. 
    Taking AimAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    26" x 36". Overall 34-1/4" x 44-1/4"

    James D. Julia · Feb 3, 2016 · Lot 1018
    $5,925≈ £4,083≈ €5,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–4,000View at James D. Julia ↗
32. 
    Good Friends, 1992

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 30 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 12, 2015 · Lot 225
    $10,000≈ £6,484≈ €8,875HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
33. 
    Young Ruffed Grouse, Morrisania, Westchester, New York, 1863

    Oil · Board

    9-3/8 x 12-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 12, 2015 · Lot 224
    $9,000≈ £5,835≈ €7,987HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
34. 
    Quail and Setter, 1876

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 12, 2015 · Lot 223
    $22,000≈ £14,264≈ €19,524HammerSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
35. 
    Taking AimAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    26" x 36". Overall 34-1/4" x 44-1/4"

    James D. Julia · Aug 25, 2015 · Lot 1137
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–8,000View at James D. Julia ↗
36. 
    Small Group of Deer Including an Albino Stag

    Oil · Canvas

    9-1/3" x 11". Overall 15" x 16-3/4"

    James D. Julia · Aug 25, 2015 · Lot 1138
    $2,133≈ £1,351≈ €1,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at James D. Julia ↗
37. 
    Chicks, 1864

    Oil · Board

    10 x 14 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2015 · Lot 190
    $11,700≈ £7,561≈ €10,696Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
38. 
    Nine Chicks and Leaf

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · May 20, 2015 · Lot 18
    $6,250≈ £4,023≈ €5,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    Little Pets, 1889

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 26, 2014 · Lot 173
    $32,175≈ £18,940≈ €23,940Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
40. 
    Quail and Young

    Oil · Board

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · Dec 4, 2013 · Lot 47
    $15,000≈ £9,160≈ €11,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Sheep Reposing

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 22in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2012 · Lot 84
    $6,875≈ £4,303≈ €5,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    Ten point buck at evening twilight, 1883

    Oil · Panel

    6 1/4 x 12in

    Bonhams · May 15, 2012 · Lot 42
    $8,750≈ £5,451≈ €6,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Barnyard Fowl

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · May 15, 2012 · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    Quail and Young, 1857

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 22in

    Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1046
    $17,500≈ £11,202≈ €13,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    An Adirondack Forest

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 12 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 24, 2010 · Lot 85
    $6,435≈ £4,177≈ €4,990Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
46. 
    Good Dog Retrieving Fowl

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 12in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 16
    $15,600≈ £7,550≈ €10,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Cornered, 1887

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 22in

    Bonhams · Aug 7, 2006 · Lot 1025
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    Snowed In - After the Blizzard, 1880

    Oil · Canvas

    36 x 28in

    Bonhams · Apr 11, 2005 · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
49. 
    Three Sheep, 1901

    Oil · Panel

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · Apr 11, 2005 · Lot 4
    $14,100≈ £7,462≈ €10,870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
50. 
    Springtime, Putnam County, New York, 1896

    Oil · Panel

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · Apr 11, 2005 · Lot 3
    $9,400≈ £4,974≈ €7,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗

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