Claude Howell Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1915–1977

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Of the 27 lots by Claude Howell (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 27 found a buyer (100%). The median price realised is $2.6kSign up free to see across 27 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.4kSign up free to see–$4kSign up free to see. Mullet Fishermen holds the top price on file: $19kSign up free to see at Leland Little (October 2022). Most results come from Leland Little (25) and Ahlers & Ogletree (2).

$19,000≈ £16,898≈ €19,366Sign uprecord priceMullet FishermenLeland Little27auction results2011–2026years recorded100%sold$2.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Claude Howell watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
27 2011–2026
Price range
$425–$19kSign up free to see
Median price
$2.6kSign up free to see 27 sold
Most recent sale
$2.7kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Leland Little
Record sale
$19kSign up free to see 2022, Leland Little

Recent sales: Dune on Bald Head Island · Ocean View from the Dunes · Untitled - Rocky Landscape - late 20th century

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Claude Howell watercolors: key figures

Auction results
27
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$2.6kSign up free to see
Record price
$19kSign up free to see Mullet Fishermen, Leland Little, Oct 2022

Top auction houses: Leland Little (25), Ahlers & Ogletree (2)

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  1. Dune on Bald Head Island by Claude Howell, Watercolor and gouache on board, sold Oct 2026
    Dune on Bald Head Island
    Watercolor · Board
    10 1/2 x 14 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1014
    $2,700≈ £2,019≈ €2,410HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  2. Ocean View from the Dunes by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Jun 2026
    Ocean View from the Dunes
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1002
  3. Untitled - Boats in Bay - late 20th century by Claude Howell, watercolor and ink on paper, sold Feb 2026
    Untitled - Boats in Bay - late 20th century
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.25 x 23 in
    Ahlers & Ogletree · · Lot 740
    $1,100≈ £816≈ €935HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Ahlers & Ogletree ↗
  4. Untitled - Rocky Landscape - late 20th century by Claude Howell, watercolor on paper, sold Feb 2026
    Untitled - Rocky Landscape - late 20th century
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.75 x 22.25 in
    Ahlers & Ogletree · · Lot 741
    $1,400≈ £1,038≈ €1,190HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Ahlers & Ogletree ↗
  5. A City Scene by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper laid down, sold Dec 2025
    A City Scene
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 6028
    $2,600≈ £1,953≈ €2,235HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  6. Storm on the Beach by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Jun 2025
    Storm on the Beach
    Watercolor · Paper
    13 1/2 x 19 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 2056
    $4,400≈ £3,262≈ €3,849HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  7. The Hedge by Claude Howell, Watercolor and gouache on paper, sold Jun 2025
    The Hedge
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 x 15 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 2055
    $1,000≈ £741≈ €875HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  8. View from Southport (Towards Bald Head Island) by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Mar 2025
    View from Southport (Towards Bald Head Island)
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 3/4 x 20 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1049
    $1,700≈ £1,313≈ €1,562HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  9. Dunescape by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Jan 2025
    Dunescape
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 6017
    $3,400≈ £2,735≈ €3,268HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  10. Palms, Lucayan Beach by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Jun 2024
    Palms, Lucayan Beach
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 20 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 7031
    $4,200≈ £3,292≈ €3,902HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  11. Outer Banks, North Carolina by Claude Howell, Watercolor and ink on paper, sold Sep 2023
    Outer Banks, North Carolina
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/2 x 15 1/4 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 243
    $3,400≈ £2,723≈ €3,176HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  12. Northern Point by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Jan 2023
    Northern Point
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 3021
    $5,500≈ £4,440≈ €5,048HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  13. Harbor Scene (double-sided) by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2022
    Harbor Scene (double-sided)
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 3/4 x 22 5/8 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 190
    $6,500≈ £5,296≈ €6,168HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  14. Mullet Fishermen by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Oct 2022
    Mullet Fishermen
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 1/2 x 12 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 3008
    $19,000≈ £16,898≈ €19,366HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  15. The Net House by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Mar 2022
    The Net House
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 130
    $9,500≈ £7,259≈ €8,644HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  16. Low Tide, Ocracoke by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Low Tide, Ocracoke
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 129
    $3,800≈ £2,903≈ €3,458HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  17. Wrought Iron and Magnolia by Claude Howell, Ink and watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2020
    Wrought Iron and Magnolia
    Watercolor · Paper
    12.5 x 9.75 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 217
    $2,300≈ £1,708≈ €1,892HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  18. Jetty by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2019
    Jetty
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 x 15.25 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1256
  19. Untitled (Cape Lookout) by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2019
    Untitled (Cape Lookout)
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.25 x 23.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1255
    $2,600≈ £1,979≈ €2,344HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  20. Seascape by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2018
    Seascape
    Watercolor · Paper
    13 x 19.75 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 233
    $1,400≈ £1,098≈ €1,233HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  21. Market Woman by Claude Howell, Watercolor and ink on paper, sold Jun 2018
    Market Woman
    Watercolor · Paper
    9.5 x 7 3/8 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 185
    $3,000≈ £2,259≈ €2,587HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  22. The Great Dune by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Mar 2018
    The Great Dune
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.25 x 23.25 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 119
    $1,100≈ £798≈ €893HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  23. Home Under the Live Oak by Claude Howell, Watercolor on wove paper, sold Jun 2016
    Home Under the Live Oak
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/8 x 10 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 369
    $1,100≈ £770≈ €977HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  24. Visiting in the South by Claude Howell, Watercolor on wove paper, sold Jun 2016
    Visiting in the South
    Watercolor · Paper
    9.75 x 12.25 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 368
    $3,000≈ £2,100≈ €2,666HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  25. Southern Cabin by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Sep 2013
    Southern Cabin
    Watercolor · Paper
    11.5 x 17.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 47
    $2,600≈ £1,643≈ €1,956HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  26. Corner Cafe by Claude Howell, Watercolor on paper, sold Jun 2013
    Corner Cafe
    Watercolor · Paper
    18.75 x 13 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 128
    $7,250≈ £4,641≈ €5,450HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  27. Dunes-Late Summer by Claude Howell, Watercolor and ink on wove paper, sold Dec 2011
    Dunes-Late Summer
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.25 x 23 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 532
    $1,700≈ £1,082≈ €1,258HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗

Questions about Claude Howell watercolors

How much is a Claude Howell watercolor worth?

Claude Howell watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $425 and $19,000, with a median of $2,600; half of the 27 priced sales were between $1,400 and $4,000. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Claude Howell watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $19,000 for “Mullet Fishermen”, sold at Leland Little in October 2022.

How much do Claude Howell watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $3,400 across 16 sales. Over the whole record (2011–2026) the median is $2,600.

How often do Claude Howell watercolors sell at auction?

100% of the 27 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Claude Howell watercolors sold?

Most of the 27 recorded results come from Leland Little (25), Ahlers & Ogletree (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Claude Howell watercolor?

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